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June 2025

 

Haere mai, welcome to our Books newsletter. Explore what's happening in the world of books, and find your next great read!

 

New For You

New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!

Staff List

New For You - Aotearoa New Zealand - June 2025

Have a taste of home-grown books! Here are some of our best New Zealand new arrivals for this month. Fiction, Biography, Poetry, and more.

Staff List

New for You - Quirky - June 2025

Something a little different. An eclectic mix of new titles ranging across the Library's non-fiction collection.

More New For You
 

New Titles

New Titles shows you all the latest arrivals in your library - and the new books that are coming soon.

Fiction

"Do Not Disturb" by McFadden, Freida
"The Inside Man" by Wood, Trevor, 1958-
"The Heir Apparent" by Armitage, Rebecca
"Here and Beyond" by LaCroix, Hal, 1960-
"A Word With the Dead" by Dylan, Rhys
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"The Inside Man" by Wood, Trevor, 1958-
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Non-Fiction

"Attention" by Enright, Anne, 1962-
"Floral Abundance" by Williams, Kate
"The Mushroom Tapes" by Garner, Helen, 1942-
"Breakneck" by Wang, Dan (Writer on China)
"Cat Zen" by Vette, Mark
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"Floral Abundance" by Williams, Kate
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Blog Post

Podcast: Māori Lit Reading Challenge 2025

Listen to Julia, Ngapiu, Māia, Alexandra discuss their reading picks in the Māori Lit Reading Challenge 2025.

More about Māori Lit challenge
 

Prizewinning reads

Website

2025 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards

The winners have been announced for New Zealand's most prestigious literary awards.

NZ Booklovers Awards

2025 winners: best adult fiction book, best lifestyle book, best young adult fiction, junior fiction, and children's picture books.

More literary prizewinners
 

Librarian picks

The Far Edges of the Ancient World by Owen Rees

Troy reviews The Far Edges of the Ancient World by Owen Rees, a fascinating exploration of borders and 'backwaters' of the ancient world.

Jenny Pattrick's Sea Change

Fee reads this "brilliantly prescient story of community and the number-eight-wire determination of Kiwis to survive in extremis."

More book reviews
 

Booklists

What you waiting for? June 2025

The books Donna is looking forward to - upcoming Aotearoa New Zealand books, juicy fiction, and challenging non-fiction.

Liam's 20 Best Graphic Novel Reads of 2025

Twenty of Liam's favourite manga and graphic novel books and series read this year.

More booklists
 

Website

Matariki: Māori New Year

Join us in June for exciting free Matariki and Puaka activities and events for you and your whānau to enjoy.

 

Staff List

Matariki - Haumanu Hauora

Our Matariki theme this year is Haumanu Hauora - Focusing on Wellbeing so immerse yourself in these key resources.

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