Reading recommendations - Fiction
Science fiction, mystery, adventure and more - find your next favourite read at the library.
Explore our section devoted to fiction. You'll find staff picks and recommended reading in a range of genres, award-winners, local book events and more.
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Jim voices his own narrative: James by Percival Everett
This was short and mesmerising and took me a deep dive google session afterwards. Recommended for those who love historical apocalyptic novels.
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Whatever kind of fiction you're into find lists, new authors to try, and staff picks.
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Award winners
For books that are a cut above - find shortlisted and award-winning titles of international and New Zealand literary prizes.
Award winners
Booker Prize 2024
Anthony Awards
Ngaio Marsh Award for Best Crime Novel
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The Path of Thorns
You know when you really want to wreak black magic revenge, but your pesky compassion keeps getting in the way?!? Well, that's what 'governess' Asher Todd…
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