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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tense, thrilling, interesting and multi-layered. Famous Last Words, which starts with a hostage situation, follows the perspective of a hostage negotiator,…
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A quick, fun and spicy read that lays the scene for further instalments and possible future pairings (the best friend and the older brother do NOT get…
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such an interesting premise for a book. a group of old friends reunite with their families at the site of the new glamping business of one couple in the…
Read more of this comment about The Search Partytense, thrilling, interesting and multi-layered. Famous Last Words, which starts with a hostage situation, follows the perspective of a hostage negotiator,…
Read more of this comment about Famous Last WordsA quick, fun and spicy read that lays the scene for further instalments and possible future pairings (the best friend and the older brother do NOT get…
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Genre reading guides
Whatever kind of fiction you're into find lists, new authors to try, and staff picks.
Featured fiction
New Zealand fiction reading guide
Fiction reading guides
Fantasy fiction reading guide
Romance reading guide
Horror fiction reading guide
General fiction reading guide
Science fiction reading guide
Mystery fiction reading guide
Short stories reading guide
Adventure fiction reading guide
New Zealand fiction reading guide
Saga fiction reading guide
Western fiction reading guide
Historical fiction reading guide
Graphic novels and comics reading guide
LGBTQIA+ reading guide
Teen fiction reading guide
Award winners
For books that are a cut above - find shortlisted and award-winning titles of international and New Zealand literary prizes.
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New Zealand Book Awards for Children & Young Adults
Nebula Award winners
Women's Prize for Fiction
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The Search Party
such an interesting premise for a book. a group of old friends reunite with their families at the site of the new glamping business of one couple in the…
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