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Delve into our Collections and discover your next read with curated lists and suggestions from Hamilton City Libraries staff.
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.
Cross-Stitch Kitsch
Thursday 18 August | Adult Non-Fiction,
For those who missed out on our recent Artist Workshop with Rachel Kiddie McClure, here are a range of books to teach you techniques and patterns to make your own…
NZ Book Awards for Children and Young Adults 2022
Thursday 11 August | NZ Titles, Children, Young Adult,
The winners of the NZ Book Awards for our youngest readers have been announced!
Celebrating Friendship
Wednesday 3 August | Children,
For International Friendship Day, Pam found these junior picture book and junior fiction titles all about friends and friendship!
Librarian's Choice: Stray
Thursday 28 July | Librarians Choice, Adult Fiction, NZ Titles,
Stray is the feature-film debut of Dustin Feneley, and is, in the opinion of David from Hillcrest Library, one of the best New Zealand debuts in a long time.
Read Around New Zealand
Wednesday 20 July | Adult Fiction, NZ Titles,
Read your way around the country with these books set in different places across the motu.
Trending on BookTok
Thursday 14 July | Young Adult,
These young adult fiction titles, displayed at Hillcrest Library, are trending now on BookTok!
Reading Map: The Dry
Wednesday 29 June | Adult Fiction,
If you enjoyed Jane Harper's award-winning debut mystery The Dry, check out these other titles that share common themes.
Rainbow Reads: Fantasy or Romance?
Friday 10 June | Young Adult,
Do you prefer a feel-good love story, or an action-packed fantasy? To celebrate Pride Month, Kylie has put together some suggestions for both genres with LGBT diverse characters.