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Delve into our Collections and discover your next read with curated lists and suggestions from Hamilton City Libraries staff.
Librarian's Choice: The Hobbit
Monday 7 September | Librarians Choice, Children,
Tolkien’s well-known fiction story is often assumed to be metaphorical in many areas and aspects, however the fantasy tale of Hobbits, rings of power and quests determining the fate of Middle Earth leads the reader into one of the most fascinating adventures told in the last century.
Comic Book Month
Tuesday 1 September | Adult Fiction,
Eve created a super display at Central Library for Comic Book Month, complete with superheroes and comic book facts! Did you know. . .
Out on the Shelves 2020
Friday 21 August | Young Adult, Adult Fiction, Adult Non-Fiction,
The annual Out on the Shelves campaign is underway, and all our branches are getting involved with rainbow displays and book recommendations! See below for a list of books featured.
New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults
Wednesday 12 August | Children, Young Adult, NZ Titles,
The winners of the NZ Book Awards for Children and Young Adults have been announced - check out the winning books here!
Reading Map: I am Pilgrim
Thursday 30 July | Adult Fiction,
So you've finished reading I am Pilgrim, and you can't wait for the sequel to be released! What do you read next? Pick your next read based on what you enjoyed…
Librarian's Choice: The Tattooist of Auschwitz
Friday 19 June | Librarians Choice, Adult Fiction,
Selected by Eve from Central Library, this novel is a compilation from Heather Morris’s interviews with the real-life Holocaust survivor Ludwig Sokolov.
Lockdown: Dystopian Reads
Wednesday 27 May | Young Adult,
eBooks and eAudiobooks for older teens with dystopian themes, accessible online 24/7. Click on any title below to borrow or place a hold.
Lockdown: Help, I'm Trapped With All These Feelings!
Thursday 23 April | Young Adult,
Angst-filled and emotionally intense fiction reads for young adults, picked by Leah from Chartwell Library. Click on any title below to borrow or place a hold.
Lockdown: Audiobooks for your "Government-sanctioned daily walk"
Saturday 11 April | Adult Non-Fiction,
Pop in your earphones and immerse yourself in these epic, true adventures on foot as your walk around your neighbourhood. . . again.