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Bite-sized Fiction to Finish in a Day
Explore these bite-sized adult fiction from around the world that can be read in a day.
The Harpy by Megan HunterLucy and Jake live in a house by a field where the sun burns like a ball of fire....
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Globetrotting, no passport required!
Let yourself be whisked away to palm-tree breezes & bustling foreign cities with this selection of armchair travel books.
Travel Memoirs to Inspire Wanderlust,
Abroad in Japan by Chris Broad&nbs...
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Spotlight on new books, Oct 2024
New titles on our shelves this October!
The autist's guide to the galaxy: navigating the world of 'normal people' by Clara Törnvall Life skills guide
The house of Beckham: mon...
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Enjoyed the twists of Netflix's adaptation of Fool Me Once?
Have you been transfixed by the unexpected twists of Fool Me Once – the Netflix adaptation of Harlan Coben’s propulsive page-turner? Explore Coben’s original novel and more heart-stopping thrillers th...
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If you liked The Year of the Locust?
Seeking more pulse-pounding thrills after listening to Terry Hayes’ newest propulsive story, The Year of the Locust? Discover more gripping tales of espionage, danger and mystery with these heart-stop...
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2024 Year of the Dragon
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with these fantastic titles that embody the Year of the Dragon.
Dragons are powerful, mythical, and lucky – but also dangerous. Be inspired by their cultural significance...
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Te Tiriti o Waitangi | The Treaty of Waitangi 2024
Recognise the significance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi | The Treaty of Waitangi this Waitangi day.
Explore our library catalogue for information about The Treaty of Waitangi.
Read the full text of ...
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If you liked Darling Girls, the suburban thriller...
For those who were transfixed by the sinister secrets of Sally Hepworth’s latest suburban thriller, Darling Girls!, explore these similar stories simmering with dark and twisted secrets lying jus...
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Extraordinary Stories
Effervescent with glamour and charisma, step into the spotlight with our favourite show-stopping superstars. From Britney Spears and Demi Moore to Patrick Stewart and Tom Felton, d...
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Top Titles of 2023
Curious about which books were the most popular in our libraries duing 2023?
Adult Fiction
Better off dead by Lee Child & Atlas : the story of Pa Salt by Lucinda Riley are our winner ...
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Storylines Notable Book Award winners 2023
Congratulations to the recently announced winners of the 2023 Storylines Children’s Literature Trust Te Whare Waituhi Tamariki o Aotearoa. These notably impressive titles feature the best in New Zeala...
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12 days of Christmas reading
Discover something new to read during the holidays
This calendar has been collated by our librarians, with what they are looking forward to reading over the holidays.
Come back each day and open the...
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