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Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi

November 2024

 

Haere mai, welcome to our non-fiction newsletter. Discover interesting library events, and books and resources focused on the factual.

 

New For You

Staff List

New For You - Science & Nature - November 2024

Science and Nature books for people with enquiring minds. A selection of recently arrived or on order titles.

Staff List

New For You - History & Current Events - November 2024

The newest additions to our collection that explore history and global issues including politics, media, climate change, racism and more.

More New for you lists
 

In the library catalogue

New in 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
"Moonlight Express" by Rajesh, Monisha
"Fawning" by Clayton, Ingrid, 1974-

Non-fiction audiobooks

"Attention Seeker" by Michael, Darcy, 1980-
"What Is Lunar New Year?" by HQ, Who
"I'm Still Here" by Barrie, Amanda, 1935-
"Down Syndrome Out Loud" by Hart, Melissa, 1970-
"Mana" by Iti, Tame Wairere, 1952-
"Does Anyone Else Feel This Way?" by Rallo, Eli
"What Is Lunar New Year?" by HQ, Who

Non-fiction eBooks

"Wild Dogs and Canines!" by Kratt, Martin
"The Ultimate Guide to Drawing Beautiful Horses!" by Clay, Kathryn
"The Dynamic DC Origin Story" by Harper, Benjamin
"Star, Moon, Zoom!" by Butterfield, Moira, 1960-
"World Cup Heroes" by Waldendorf, Kurt
"Sloth's Guide to Keeping Calm" by Edwards, Lisa (Author and yoga teacher)
"The Ultimate Guide to Drawing Beautiful Horses!" by Clay, Kathryn
 
Find more Non-fiction
 

Library events

Aotearoa Island Reads - International Women's Day edition

Mar 9th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Tūranga

Looking for the ultimate reading list? Hear from our line-up of interesting and lively guests. A Friends of the Library event.

Richer Lives, Not Just Richer Economies - Stephen Hickson

Mar 12th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Tūranga

In this talk, UC Economics lecturer Stephen Hickson argues that economic growth is vital to human flourishing and to living better lives.

More library talks
 

2026 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards

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

Try Comics Plus
 

Recommended reads

Website

The Baillie Gifford Prize

The 2024 winner of the most prestigious non-fiction prize in the United Kingdom is How to end a story by Australian author Helen Garner.

Blog Post

Blood and Dirt by Jared Davidson Review

Troy reviews Blood and Dirt: Prison Labour and the Making of New Zealand, a book about how prison labour was vital to shaping Aotearoa.

More non-fiction reads
 

World and travel reading guide

Be transported. Find reads that take you to exotic cities, feast on the foods of a foreign culture, or be inspired by real life adventurers.

Non-fiction recommendations
 

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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