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Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi

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

"The News From Dublin" by Tóibín, Colm, 1955-
"This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me" by Andrews, Ilona
"The Infinite Sadness of Small Appliances" by Dixon, Glenn, 1957-
"The Name Game" by O'Leary, Beth
"It's Not What You Think" by Mackintosh, Clare
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"This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me" by Andrews, Ilona
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Non-Fiction

"A Year at Awakino Station" by Mathisen, Jaz
"All in" by McHardy, Karina
"More Than Toast" by Baldock, Rhiannon
"Kids, Wait Till You Hear This!" by Minnelli, Liza, 1946-
"Filling Meals" by Wilson, Lindsay
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"All in" by McHardy, Karina
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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

2026 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards

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

Website

NZ Booklovers Awards

The 2026 winners have been announced for adult fiction, lifestyle book, young adult fiction, junior fiction, and picture books categories.

More literary prizewinners
 

Librarian picks

An exquisite debut from Gina Butson

Fee reads The Stars Are a Million Glittering Worlds by Kiwi author, Gina Butson and finds it a memorable, lyrical read.

Empire of AI by Karen Hao

Troy reviews Empire of AI by Karen Hao, an inside look at OpenAI and the impacts of AI on our world.

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.

Romance - New & Trending

These new and trending titles are shaping what’s hot in romance right now, with fresh voices, bold storytelling, and irresistible chemistry.

More booklists
 

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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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