Moata makes her picks for the "must-sees" of Ōtautahi's annual literary festival, running 27 August to 1 September 2024.
So you’ve fallen in love with an android…
Moata runs through onscreen representations of romance between humans and machines. The intelligence may be artificial but is the love real?
Isolating at home: Movies, docos and TV shows to stream
From 'Call the midwife' to 'His girl Friday' Moata recommends great viewing to stream at home while resting and recuperating.
Beamafilm beckons
Moata discovers some absolute classics and hidden gems via streaming video platform, Beamafilm.
What you are looking for is in the library… maybe in this book, specifically
If what you're looking for is a cosy, uplifting and easy read then what you're looking for IS in the library, and in this book specifically.
The power of Pilkey: Why your kid should be reading Dog Man (and you should too)
Moata explains why, despite the toilet humour (and maybe because of it), Dav Pilkey's graphic novels are great for kids AND adults.
The confusing world of ‘Argylle’
Moata considers the new spy adventure novel that's beginnings are a mystery wrapped in a conundrum attached to a cat backpack.
The year of reading intentionally
If you get easily distracted from the books you definitely meant to get around to, Moata has some tips for using our BiblioCommons catalogue to help manage your reading.
What your child’s teacher wants you to know about summertime reading
What is the "summer slide" and how can you keep it from impacting on your child's literacy?
Reading locally in 2023
Moata runs through her 2023 reads by Kiwi authors - mostly fiction - and what homegrown titles she's looking forward to reading in 2024.
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