Culture Waitaki Blog
The collaborative blog of Culture Waitaki, featuring thoughts and ideas from the Forrester Gallery, North Otago Museum, Waitaki District Libraries and Waitaki District Archive.
Love romances with a twist but can’t seem to find these books? Why not try some of the books listed below?
A spine tingling psychological thriller that appeals to all ages
Perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn and Karin Slaughter
Her current read is ‘Small Spaces’ by Sarah Epstein
This instalment of Riveting Reads come to you from Assistant Youth Librarian Kerrie Gamble.
Vampires, villains and more! Check out what the Oamaru Library staff are reading today
Magic, murder, mayhem and more! Check out our top ten list detailing boarding school fiction.
This year Aotearoa New Zealand is celebrating 125 years since women successfully fought to be allowed to vote in parliamentary elections. There are lots of good online resources connected with this anniversary.
In the past Museums often collected indiscriminately, becoming a bit like community attics. This applies right from major international museums to small regional museums such as the North Otago Museum and Archive.
Love Dan Brown but can’t seem to find anything similar? Why not try some of the books listed below
A fun and thrilling mix of modern day and Greek mythology
Perfect for fans of Juliet Marillier and Dan Brown
Her current read is ‘The Immortals’ by Jordanna Max Brodsky
This instalment of Riveting Reads come to you from Assistant Youth Librarian Kerrie Gamble.
Warriors and quests aplenty! Check out our list of must read medieval fiction!
Maxine’s pick is ‘Death of a Dog Whisperer’ by Laurien Berenson (Adult Fiction Paperback, BER)
A skillfully layered and gritty story with all the right elements
Perfect for fans of Lauren Oliver and John Green
Her current read is ‘Beautiful Broken Hearts’ by Kami Garcia
This instalment of Riveting Reads come to you from Assistant Youth Librarian Kerrie Gamble.
Love ‘Me Before You’ but can’t seem to find a similar book? Why not try some of the books listed below?
Fairies, falconers and more in this list of enthralling fantasy novels
These brain training type apps are designed for fun as well as to increase your cognitive functioning and memory. One research sums it up: Smartphone Applications Can Serve as Effective Cognitive Training Tools in Healthy Aging by Blanka Klimova and Martin Valis.
Ever wondered what the staff at the Oamaru Library are reading? Read the list below to find out!
A dark, provocative and powerfully captivating new series
Perfect for fans of Laini Taylor and Anne Bishop
Her current read is ‘Menagerie’ by Rachel Vincent
This instalment of Riveting Reads come to you from Assistant Youth Librarian Kerrie Gamble.
Love Divergent but can’t seem to find a similar book? Why not try some of the books listed below?
Love parallel narratives? Check out the list below for some amazing titles!
Parallel narratives are stories in which two or more narratives are being told throughout a novel
Ever wondered what the staff at the Oamaru Library are reading? Read the list below to find out!
Do you like ‘Harry Potter’ but can’t seem to find anything similar? Why not try something from the list below