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New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
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.
Explore modern life in all its fictional glory with this selection of new contemporary fiction titles.
New Titles shows you all the latest arrivals in your library - and the new books that are coming soon.
Read librarian reports on events at WORD Christchurch Festival 2025.
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Armand reports on a WORD event with "a bunch of charmers, quick with jokes & antidotes, eager listeners & impressive talkers."
"I have always wondered about the Shortland Pounamu, how it got its name, & its history." Maatakiwi reports from a Ngāi Tahu WORD event.
Catherine reports from WORD Christchurch as avid readers Kate de Goldi, Rachel Paris, and Josiah Morgan tell all about their reading lives.
Books mentioned at the WORD Christchurch Festival 2025 event with Kate de Goldi, Rachel Paris & Josiah Morgan sharing favourite reads.
Free events for good times and curious minds! Find out what's happening in Ageing Positively Week - it's on from 17 to 24 October.
New library tote bags now available at your library. Our "Stories come to life at the library" bags are $9 each.
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