October 2026

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

New in General Fiction

Our reader advisory librarians have updated the General fiction reading guide. Check it out for essential reading, and top titles from Aotearoa New Zealand. Explore what's new and trending, and uncover hidden gems.

Staff List

General Fiction - New & Trending

Dive into the best and brightest of contemporary fiction that is flying off the shelves, featuring complex topics, characters and premises.

Staff List

New Zealand General Fiction

Fiction by New Zealand writers reflects our character, language, traditions, and viewpoints, offering familiar settings and new perspectives

More: General Fiction

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WHAIAO Exhibition: 8 August to 29 November

An exploration and celebration of Māori worldviews & the items we are humbly able to hold in our collections at Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi.

Event

WHAIAO presents: Rangatahi - Storytelling Workshop

Nov 15th | 11:00am - 1:00pm

Upper Riccarton Library

Join Kim Te Pairi Garrett and Lizzie Tollemache for an interactive 2-hour workshop on the art of storytelling.

Event

Toitū te Kupu: The Power of Poetry

Nov 18th | 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Tūranga

Hear poets Isla Huia, Robert Sullivan, & Ōtautahi Youth Poetry Slam winners Ngā Kōhine o Te Kupu. Hosted by Ariana Tikao. Free, book now.

Find out about WHAIAO

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New For You: November 2026

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

New For You

Come along to Author Talks

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What you waiting for? December 2026

Donna's looking forward to a bunch of new pukapuka - Great Books, Larry David, Beck, Brannavan, wordspotting, and Manchester music.

Blog Post

Recent necrology, October 2026

Some well-known people who have died recently including Pauline Parker, and actors Tom Skerrit, Eva Saint Marie, and Patrick Stewart.

Event

Heritage Highlights: Stories behind the stories Gavin Bishop

Nov 11th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Tūranga

Celebrated local author and illustrator Gavin Bishop will share the inspiration for his books. Hear the stories behind the works.

Staff List

What you waiting for? December 2026

Donna's looking forward to a bunch of new pukapuka - Great Books, Larry David, Beck, Brannavan, wordspotting, and Manchester music.

More: Library Speakers

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WHAIAO - Moana

WHAIAO is a celebration of Mātauranga Māori and our specialized Ngā Pounamu Māori Collections. Explore the titles of our MOANA phase.

Staff List

What you waiting for? November 2026

Donna's looking forward to a memoir by Kyle MacLachlan, new NZ pukapuka, juicy novels, and non-fiction on smell, shoegaze, and style.

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New Titles

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

Fiction

"The Starving Bride" by Chidgey, Catherine, 1970-

"A Court of Splintered Harmony" by Maas, Sarah J.

"Chain Reaction" by Child, Lee, pseud., 1954-

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Non-Fiction

"Is It Too Late to Make A Run for It?" by Dench, Judi, 1934-

"Recipes From the Supper Club" by Mathias, Peta

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