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September 2024

 

Haere mai and welcome to our contemporary fiction newsletter.
Have a look at what's new in the world of fiction - from the latest picks to a reportage from Christchurch's literary festival, WORD Christchurch.

 

The WORD that was

Library staff attended and reported back from a range of WORD Christchurch events last week. Read about the writers, thinkers and creators that shared their mahi and creative process with us.

Blog Post

Writing Power: Pip Adam & Jared Davidson: WORD Chch 2024

Blog Post

Amy Head: Signs of Life walking tour: WORD Christchurch 2024

More WORD coverage
 

Coming soon

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

Burn: A novel by Peter Heller

Imagine coming out of the woods with your best mate after a hunting excursion, only to find that the world is chaos and fire.

 

Five-star Stranger by Kat Tang

Would you rent a 5-star stranger for the day? A quirky quick read that leaves one with introspective lingering thoughts.

 

Hotel Avocado by Bob Mortimer

Not suitable for quiet spaces. Good luck holding in that laughter while reading this. A charming eclectic read with characters you’ll love and witty plot twists.

 

Once more from the top by Emily Layden

For fans of Daisy Jones & the Six and Taylor Swift. Fast paced read about a musician who’s haunted by her best friends passing.

 

Staff List

New For You - Contemporary Fiction - September 2024

Explore modern life in all its fictional glory with this selection of new contemporary fiction titles.

 

Latest fiction titles

"Angel Train" by Smither, Elizabeth, 1941-
"How to Paint A Nude" by Mahon, Sam, 1954-
"Eddie Sparkle's Bridal Taxi" by McMillan, Frankie, 1950-
"The Launch of Rocket Lab" by Griffin, Peter
"Good Things Come and Go" by Shapiro, Josie
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"How to Paint A Nude" by Mahon, Sam, 1954-
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Find more new fiction
 

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Unconscious Bias on LinkedIn Learning

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