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Delve into our Collections and discover your next read with curated lists and suggestions from Hamilton City Libraries staff.
Fin-tastic Reads
Thursday 17 November | Children,
Summer is around the corner! You might soon want to go to the beach with your children.
Fairytales Reimagined
Thursday 10 November | Young Adult,
Fairy tales usually start with "Once upon a time . . . " and end with the royal couple living happily ever after.
Halloween Fright Night
Sunday 30 October | Adult Fiction,
Are you ready for Halloween with your exaggerated and elaborate costumes? But what's the real Halloween night treat? Scary stories! We've gathered 12 horror novels to get you in the…
Te Puutake o te Riri, He Raa Maumahara
Thursday 27 October | NZ Titles, Adult Non-Fiction,
Te Puutake o te Riri, He Raa Maumahara is the Maaori name for the commemoration day of the New Zealand Wars and conflicts, held each year on 28 October.
Happy Diwali
Sunday 23 October | Adult Fiction, Children,
Happy Diwali! Diwali, also spelled Divali, means “row of lights”. It is one of the major religious festivals in Hinduism, Jainism, and Sikhism, lasting for five days.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Thursday 20 October | Adult Non-Fiction,
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Every day, nine women in New Zealand are diagnosed with breast cancer...
Reading Map: Big Little Lies
Wednesday 12 October | Adult Fiction,
If you enjoyed Australian author Liane Moriarty's Big Little Lies, check out these other titles that share common themes.
World Space Week
Thursday 6 October | Children,
It is World Space Week and school holidays! In addition to a lot of space-themed school holiday activities, we have a variety of collections about the space for children to…
All is Calm
Thursday 29 September | Adult Non-Fiction,
It's Mental Health Awareness Week! Spend some time to read a book and restore your calm and inner peace.
Librarian's Choice: The Secret Bridesmaid
Thursday 22 September | Librarians Choice, Adult Fiction,
A professional bridesmaid, Sophie, is hired for the society wedding of the year...
Reading Map: Recursion
Friday 2 September | Adult Fiction,
If you enjoyed Blake Crouch's thriller Recursion, check out these other titles that share common themes.
Books About Matt
Wednesday 24 August | Adult Fiction,
Matt from Hillcrest Library has found a collection of books all about him! See his display below, and click the icons to read more about each book.