November 2024

Haere mai, welcome to our Fantasy & Science fiction newsletter.

Whether you like your fiction fuelled by magic or advanced technology, you'll find great new reads in this newsletter.

New Books

Coming soon

Our fiction selector has picked out the best of the newest crop of sci-fi and fantasy titles. These aren't in libraries yet so get your holds on now or add them to your For Later shelf.

Days of shattered faith by Adrian Tchaikovsky

Darkly humorous and rich vivid world-building, this third instalment in the series delves deeper into its complex characters, weaving a tale that is as thought-provoking as it is entertaining.

Hammajang luck by Makana Yamamoto

If you like Leigh Bardugo and Blade Runner, you’ll love this cyberpunk sci-fi thriller with added spicy romance.

The order of masks by Alina Bellchambers

If you like rich details and complex plots. A captivating fantasy brimming with political intrigue, high stakes, and morally complex characters.

Revenant-x by David Wellington

The second novel in this epic survival adventure in space. For those who like fast paced sci-fi.

Coming soon

This December and January, tamariki and rangatahi can enter the Summertime Reading Challenge. It's easy. Pick up a postcard, complete at least three challenges, and drop the card into the library and be in to win cool prizes!