Sunday 15 September saw the end of Mr Tang Yu-Shiun's Art of Calligraphy Exhibition. The exhibition finished with an excellent seminar, where Mr Tang's wife Gladys gave an overview of the exhibition, and featured a variety of dance and musical performances.
The Art of Calligraphy Workshop for Adults
Renee reports back from an art of calligraphy class at Tūranga and accompanying exhibition on until 15 September.
Ngaio Marsh Awards 2019: WORD Christchurch
The Ngaio Marsh Award for Best Crime Novel was founded in 2010, and is awarded for the best mystery, crime, or thriller novel written by a New Zealander (citizen or resident) published during the previous year. The award branched out to include two different categories a number of years later; the Ngaio Marsh Award for First Novel started in 2016, followed by the Ngaio Marsh Award for Best Non Fiction in 2017.
Little Blog of Large Print: Get Snug in August
Renee recommends some great reads to get cosy with, all in accessible formats and "snug" events in August.
In Memoriam: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, d. 7 July 1930
Medical doctor, sportsman, world traveller, and creator of the world's most well known fictional detective. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle died 89 years ago.
Little Blog of Large Print: eBooks and Winter Reads
Renee recommends fiction titles with a wintry theme and offers advice on using large print options for eBooks.
Remembrance: Parker-Hulme Murder, 22 June 1954
It was 65 years ago when Christchurch was shocked by Honora Rieper (Parker)'s brutal death at Victoria Park on 22 June 1954.
Armageddon Expo 2019!
Renee reports back from the Armageddon Expo, held on Queen's Birthday weekend.
Little Blog of Large Print: Celebrate Music Month
It's NZ Music Month, so celebrate than with music-themed reading and listening - Renee suggests large print and audiobooks that somehow link to music.
Wakenhyrst: A Modern Gothic Mystery
Renee reviews Wakenhyrst by Michelle Paver. "Wakenhyrst is a great read, superbly written, with captivating and complex characters. This is a mystery that has you darting to the next page."
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