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Category: Adult Fiction
Delve into our Collections and discover your next read with curated lists and suggestions from Hamilton City Libraries staff.
‘Once in a lifetime’ comet
Friday 1 November | Adult Fiction, Librarians Choice,
Like us, did you miss out on the chance to spot a comet with the naked eye that hasn't appeared in our orbit for 80,000 years?
Satisfying Suspense Reads
Sunday 1 September | Librarians Choice, Adult Fiction,
Who did it? How did they do it? What happens next? Truth in suspense and mystery stories is an objective thing, and answers are solid and definitive.
Reading Recommendations
Tuesday 13 August | Librarians Choice, Adult Fiction, Adult Non-Fiction,
Find good kiwi reads and must-read books for this summer recommended by our librarians at Te Kete Aronui.
Suggested Reads
Monday 22 July | Adult Fiction, Adult Non-Fiction, Librarians Choice,
If you're looking for exciting books to read, Central Library has compiled a list of recommendations you won't be able to put down.
Saltburn Reading Recommends
Friday 12 January | Adult Fiction,
Can't get enough of Emerald Fennell's movie Saltburn? We have got you covered with these books to help your obsession.
Spotify's "Me in 2023" but for readers
Thursday 14 December | Adult Fiction,
Our librarians have suggested reading personalities and suggestions based on the twelve Spotify reading habits - which one are you?
Ngaio Marsh Awards 2023 Best Novel Longlist
Friday 30 June | Adult Fiction, NZ Titles,
The Ngaio Marsh Awards have celebrated the best New Zealand crime, mystery, thriller, and suspense writing since 2010.
A Moment With Manga
Thursday 25 May | Adult Fiction, Young Adult, Children,
Manga is popular across all age groups, and spans a range of genres. Take a moment to discover this format with some of the newer popular series below!
2023 Ockham Winners
Thursday 18 May | NZ Titles, Adult Fiction, Adult Non-Fiction,
The winners have been announced for this year's Ockham New Zealand Book Awards! Congratulations to all the winning writers.
Reading Map: Burn for Me
Thursday 13 April | Adult Fiction,
If you enjoyed Ilona Andrews's Burn for Me, check out these other titles that share common themes.
Reading Map: Hello Stranger
Thursday 9 March | Adult Fiction, Adult Non-Fiction,
If you enjoyed Lisa Kleypas's Hello Stranger, check out these other titles that share common themes.
Graphic Novels for Adults
Thursday 2 March | Adult Fiction,
We are continuously adding new books to our library collections. Here are some new and coming soon graphic novels for adults. Explore all our new items here.