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November 2024

 

Haere mai, welcome to our Fantasy & Science fiction newsletter.

Whether you like your fiction fuelled by magic or advanced technology, you'll find great new reads in this newsletter.

 

Staff List

New for You - Sci Fi & Fantasy - November 2024

An eclectic mix of the latest Fantasy and Sci-fi fiction. Find epic otherworldly tales, offworld adventures, and magical settings.

 

New Books

New Fantasy

"The Seven Rings" by Roberts, Nora, 1950-
"Alchemy of Secrets" by Garber, Stephanie
"The Everlasting" by Harrow, Alix E.
"Rose in Chains" by Soto, Julie, 1988-
"The Strength of the Few" by Islington, James, 1981-
"Brigands & Breadknives" by Baldree, Travis, 1977-
"Alchemy of Secrets" by Garber, Stephanie
"Rose in Chains" by Soto, Julie, 1988-
More new Fantasy

New Fantasy eBooks

"Dungeon Crawler Carl" by Dinniman, Matt
"An Academy for Liars" by Henderson, Alexis
"Cinder House" by Marske, Freya
"Mistress of Bones" by Medina, Maria Z.
"The Maiden and Her Monster" by Martinez, Maddie
"The Finest Edge of Twilight" by Salvatore, R. A., 1959-
"An Academy for Liars" by Henderson, Alexis
"Mistress of Bones" by Medina, Maria Z.
More Fantasy eBooks

New Science fiction

"Slow Gods" by North, Claire, pseud
"Haze" by Kerr, Katharine, 1944-
"There Is No Antimemetics Division" by qntm (Author of science fiction), 1983- pseud
"Designing Hope" by Housley, Sarah
"Halcyon Years" by Reynolds, Alastair, 1966-
"The Burning Library" by Macmillan, Gilly
"Haze" by Kerr, Katharine, 1944-
"Designing Hope" by Housley, Sarah
More new Science fiction

New Science fiction eBooks

"Only Forward" by Smith, Michael Marshall
"No Fortunate Son" by Taylor, Brad, 1965-
"Dead Man's Hand" by Taylor, Brad, 1965-
"Days of Rage" by Taylor, Brad, 1965-
"Ring of Fire" by Taylor, Brad, 1965-
"One Rough Man" by Taylor, Brad, 1965-
"No Fortunate Son" by Taylor, Brad, 1965-
"Days of Rage" by Taylor, Brad, 1965-
More Science fiction eBooks
 

Website

Booker Prize 2025

The 2025 Booker Prize winner is Flesh by David Szalay. See our list of winners and shortlisted titles.

 

Coming soon

Our fiction selector has picked out the best of the newest crop of sci-fi and fantasy titles. These aren't in libraries yet so get your holds on now or add them to your For Later shelf.

Days of shattered faith by Adrian Tchaikovsky

Darkly humorous and rich vivid world-building, this third instalment in the series delves deeper into its complex characters, weaving a tale that is as thought-provoking as it is entertaining.

 

Hammajang luck by Makana Yamamoto

If you like Leigh Bardugo and Blade Runner, you’ll love this cyberpunk sci-fi thriller with added spicy romance.

 

The order of masks by Alina Bellchambers

If you like rich details and complex plots. A captivating fantasy brimming with political intrigue, high stakes, and morally complex characters.

 

Revenant-x by David Wellington

The second novel in this epic survival adventure in space. For those who like fast paced sci-fi.

 

Blog Post

Brick your Book at the Library competition 2026

In conjunction with Imagination Station celebrate International Lego Day and Brick Your Book at the Library. LEGO prizes to be won!

 

Coming soon

This December and January, tamariki and rangatahi can enter the Summertime Reading Challenge. It's easy. Pick up a postcard, complete at least three challenges, and drop the card into the library and be in to win cool prizes!

 
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