Waitaki District Libraries Blog
Featuring thoughts, ideas, events, book reviews and staff picks from Waitaki District Libraries.
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!
Love Divergent but can’t seem to find a similar book? Why not try some of the books listed below?
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 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
A rollercoaster ride filled with twists and turns
Perfect for fans of Jennifer Lynn Barnes and Ally Carter
This instalment of Riveting Reads come to you from Assistant Youth Librarian Kerrie Gamble.
Her current read is ‘The Amateurs’ by Sara Shepard
Love British films? Check out Zuni’s top ten British DVDs in the list below!
Ever wondered what the staff at the Oamaru Library are reading? Read the list below to find out!
Like the ‘The Seven Sisters’ but can’t seem to find anything similar? Why not try something from the list below!
A deliciously atmospheric collection of short stories
Perfect for fans of Sarah J Maas and Garth Nix
This instalment of Riveting Reads come to you from Assistant Youth Librarian Kerrie Gamble.
Her current read is ‘The Language of Thorns’ by Leigh Bardugo
Treasure, puzzles and prizes! Who doesn’t love a scavenger hunt? Check out this top ten about the thrill of the hunt.
Ever wondered what the staff at the Oamaru Library are reading? Read the list below to find out!