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Delve into our Collections and discover your next read with curated lists and suggestions from Hamilton City Libraries staff.
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.
Birding Books
Thursday 23 March | Adult Non-Fiction,
Birdwatching allows us to connect with nature and learn about different bird species.
Stories of the Seasons: Autumn
Thursday 16 March | Children,
Autumn is a beautiful season that is full of colours and sceneries.
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.
2023 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards - Longlist
Thursday 23 February | Adult Fiction, Adult Non-Fiction, NZ Titles,
The Ockham New Zealand Book Awards are the country’s premier literary honours for books written by New Zealanders. The longlist for the 2023 awards have been announced.
Gearing up for Bike Month
Wednesday 15 February | Adult Non-Fiction,
Bike Month is an annual celebration of cycling that takes place in February.