If you loved 'The Labyrinth' by Amanda Lohrey (Miles Franklin Award Winner 2021), delve into these similar thought-provoking recommendations. The Truth About Her by Jacqueline Maley We wer...

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Take time to pause and reflect on this Remembrance Day. On 11 November at 11am, the Commonwealth will observe a one-minute silence to mark the end of WW1 and commemorate all those who have died or su...

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If you're stuck searching for new books, below are some of the places our librarians always check when looking for a good read. What Should I Read Next analyzes the favorites list of all their m...

As many of you will know our libraries offer a wide selection of audio books in both CD and digital format. Our talking books on CD are found on-shelf in the libraries themselves, and we offer a range...

Christian Fiction isn’t an easy genre to classify. It often overlaps other genres, and now refers to any genre – whether Mystery, Romance, Sci-Fi/Fantasy or Historical – in which Christian beliefs pla...

The Madness of Crowds by Louise Penny. Cards on the table here: I am a long-time fan of Louise Penny’s Inspector Gamache series, set in rural Quebec. This latest offering is, incredibly, her 17th in ...

Margaret Mahy Book of the Year  Charlie Tangaroa and the Creature from the Sea by T K Roxborogh  Development of a port is degrading the ocean and has reignited tension between the Māori gods, throwi...

Can't remember which sister comes first in the ‘Seven Sisters’ series by Lucinda Riley? Go to Fantastic Fiction to find out in which order to read a series or find more great reads by your favourite a...

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