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Delve into our Collections and discover your next read with curated lists and suggestions from Hamilton City Libraries staff.
NZ Music Month 2024: Films
Tuesday 7 May | Adult Non-Fiction, NZ Titles,
Celebrate Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa - NZ Music Month - this May with one of these films celebrating New Zealand music!
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?
Mean Girls Day
Tuesday 3 October | Young Adult,
Check out one of the Mean Girls book adaptations, or this selection of other Young Adult novels with characters who give Regina George a run for her money!
Bisexual Visibility Week 2023
Wednesday 20 September | Adult Non-Fiction,
For Bi Visibility Week, 16-23 September 2023, here are some Adult Non-Fiction titles which explore and celebrate bisexuality.
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.
New Zealand Music Month: Biographies
Monday 1 May | Adult Non-Fiction, NZ Titles,
What better time to read one of these biographies about New Zealand musicians than May, New Zealand Music Month!
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.
Happy Easter
Thursday 6 April | Children,
Children's area is full of delightful books that celebrate the Easter holiday. Here are some librarian's top picks for Easter books.
Science Fiction for Teens
Thursday 30 March | Young Adult,
Science fiction is a genre that captivates the imaginations of readers of all ages, and for teenagers, it can be an especially exciting and thought-provoking genre.