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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

"It's Not Her" by Kubica, Mary
"In Her Defense" by Malicka, Philippa
"We Who Will Die" by Stark, Stacia
"This Is Not About Us" by Goodman, Allegra
"The Long Game" by Reid, Rachel
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"In Her Defense" by Malicka, Philippa
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Non-Fiction

"The Dead Speak" by Coyle, Thomas
"Fawning" by Clayton, Ingrid, 1974-
"A Mind of My Own" by Burke, Kathy, 1965-
"Lessons From A Default Parent" by Beckett, Lou
"Where the Light Gets in" by Crowe, Ben
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"Fawning" by Clayton, Ingrid, 1974-
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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.

NZ Booklovers Awards

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

More literary prizewinners
 

Librarian picks

Monsterland: Travelling the world of monsters and folklore

Troy reviews Monsterland by Nicholas Jubber, a journey around the world and through history via the monsters that animate and frighten us.

The Spirit of a Place -- Mission house turned museum

Missbeecrafty reads about the history of The Elms, Tauranga heritage building and finds lyrical descriptions and fascinating stories.

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.

Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library Thursday Book Group Feb 2026

A list of (most of) the books we discussed at the Thursday Book Group for February.

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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