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June 2025

 

Haere mai, welcome to our Biography & Memoir newsletter. Explore true stories about people and their interesting lives.

 

Staff List

New for You - Biographies - June 2025

New biographies and memoirs of the famous, the interesting and everyday people.

New For You Biographies
 

Video

Biographical movies and documentaries on Beamafilm

Watch movie and documentaries that focus on the lives of real people.

Find out about Beamafilm
 

Coming soon

A Life in 50 books by Anthony Cheetham

'A Life in Fifty Books' is an affectionate and revelatory account of a publishing life remarkable for its longevity, energy and breadth. Full of encounters with remarkable individuals as well as extraordinary books.

 

New in Biography & Memoir

New

"Between Two Worlds" by Bassuk, Ellen L., 1945-
"Dig Me A Grave" by Harpootlian, Dick
"Black Bear" by Moyles, Trina
"Junglekeeper" by Rosolie, Paul
"The Dead Speak" by Coyle, Thomas
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"Dig Me A Grave" by Harpootlian, Dick
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Aotearoa New Zealand

"The Dead Speak" by Coyle, Thomas
"Mustang, Return to Flight" by Deere, Brendon, 1953-
"This Is It Then" by Tremain, Garrick, 1941-2025
"Breaking Boundaries" by Cambridge, Susan
"How to Be An Alien" by Beaglehole, Ann, 1948-
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"Mustang, Return to Flight" by Deere, Brendon, 1953-
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Audiobooks

"Mana" by Iti, Tame Wairere, 1952-
"I'm Still Here" by Barrie, Amanda, 1935-
"Unapologetically Ita" by Buttrose, Ita, 1942-
"Attention Seeker" by Michael, Darcy, 1980-
"The Man Who Climbs Trees" by Aldred, James (Tree climber)
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"I'm Still Here" by Barrie, Amanda, 1935-
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eBooks

Website

2026 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards

The shortlist has been announced for New Zealand's most prestigious literary awards.

Blog Post

QUIZ: Directories

A directory is an index or list of individuals and/or organisations that also includes contact details. Great for local history research.

"Oprah Winfrey" by Sánchez Vegara, Ma Isabel
"Dig Me A Grave" by Harpootlian, Dick
"Henry VIII" by Hubbard, Ben, 1973-
"On Fire for God" by Hesse, Josiah
"Untouchable Girls" by Topp, Jools, 1958-
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"Dig Me A Grave" by Harpootlian, Dick
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More Biography eBooks
 

Staff List

Family Stories

These are the real life stories of families - families from many different races, backgrounds, and creeds.

More recommended reads
 

Matariki

This June we celebrate Matariki and Puaka. Learn more about Māori New Year and find library resources, activities and events.

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