June 2025

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

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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.

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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.

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New

"Against the Odds" by Farquhar, Cynthia, 1956-

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Aotearoa New Zealand

"No, I Don't Get Danger Money" by Reymer, Lisette

"Leading Under Pressure" by Foster, Ian, 1965-

"Full Circle" by Clarkson, Jenny-May, 1974-

"A Physician's Journey" by Espiner, Eric, 1935-

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Audiobooks

"How to Starve Cancer" by McLelland, Jane

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eBooks

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Big Library Read - The Storyteller's Death

The Storyteller's Death is available with no waitlists or holds from Libby from 17- 31 July 2025. Borrow the eBook or eAudiobook now.

Event

Doc Edge Immersive Exhibition - Fireside Talk

Jul 22nd | 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Tūranga

An intimate Fireside Talk featuring two bold voices at the intersection of immersive storytelling and social change. Bookings required.

"Parekura Horomia" by Gardiner, Wira, 1943-2022

"Searching for Charlie" by Scott, Tom, 1947 October 29-

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More Biography eBooks

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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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