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Delve into our Collections and discover your next read with curated lists and suggestions from Hamilton City Libraries staff.
Journey to the Last Continent
Thursday 28 April | Adult Non-Fiction,
Read about wildlife cameraman Lindsay McCrae's adventurous year living alongside Emperor penguins in his memoir My Penguin Year, then follow on with one of these titles based on similar themes.
Australian Rural Romance
Wednesday 20 April | Adult Fiction,
Dreaming of a whirlwind romance set in rural Australia? Click on any title below to check availability, place a hold, or - for eBooks - borrow now.
For Fans of Miss Peregrine's Home of Peculiar Children
Thursday 14 April | Young Adult,
School holiday horrors for fans of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children.
Reading Map: Zora & Me
Friday 8 April | Children,
For young readers who enjoyed Zora & Me: The Cursed Ground, we have a selection of other junior books which share similar themes, of racism, coming of age, civil rights, and the…
Librarian's Choice: Twin
Friday 1 April | Adult Fiction, Librarians Choice,
This gripping Norwegian crime drama tells the story of estranged identical twins Eric and Adam, played by Kristofer Hivju (of Game of Thrones fame).
Reading Map: Widowland
Wednesday 23 March | Adult Fiction,
For fans of C. J. Carey's dystopian alternative history novel, here are some suggestions which share common themes.
Researching your Irish family history
Wednesday 16 March | Adult Non-Fiction,
It's said that "everyone's a little bit Irish on St Patrick's Day".
Librarian's Choice: Hamilton & Waikato: The ultimate family guidebook
Wednesday 9 March | Adult Non-Fiction, Children,
Title: Hamilton & Waikato: The ultimate family guidebook Author: Ceana Priest This book is a valuable resource for families looking for local outdoor activities to take their whole family on.
2022 Ockham Awards Shortlist
Wednesday 2 March | Adult Fiction, Adult Non-Fiction, NZ Titles,
The shortlist for this year's Ockham New Zealand Book Awards were announced this morning.
Top Adult Fiction Titles of 2021: Part Two
Wednesday 23 February | Adult Fiction,
How many of these popular titles have you checked off your to-read list? You can check availability or place a hold by clicking on any title below.
Top Adult Fiction Titles of 2021: Part One
Wednesday 16 February | Adult Fiction,
How many of these popular titles have you checked off your to-read list? You can check availability or place a hold by clicking on any title below.
Top Teen Titles of 2021: Part Two
Wednesday 9 February | Young Adult,
How many of these top teen titles have you read? You can place a free hold by clicking on any title below.