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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Wow ! I've only just discovered Catherine Chidgey and this is the fourth book of hers I have devoured in almost one sitting - only the interruption of…
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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
Fantasy fiction reading guide
Fiction reading guides
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
Romance fiction reading guide
Historical fiction reading guide
Fantasy fiction reading guide
Horror 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.
Award winners
PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction 2024
Edgar Allan Poe Awards
Women's Prize for Fiction
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Twice Lived
In their SF world, some children shift back and forth between two families, two lives, two personalities before they settle on one side permanently. The…
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