Waitaki District Libraries Blog
Featuring thoughts, ideas, events, book reviews and staff picks from Waitaki District Libraries.
New Year, new books! Check out what the staff at the Oamaru Library are reading this month
A romantic coming of age tale steeped in Indian folklore
Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Renee Ahdieh
Her current read is ‘Library of Fates’ by Aditi Khorana
This instalment of Riveting Reads come to you from Assistant Youth Librarian Kerrie Gamble.
Can’t get enough of Throne of Glass? Struggling to find something similar? Why not try some of the books listed below?
This is the first in a series of top ten non fiction reads. All of the books listed here can be found at the Oamaru Public Library in the Transport section or in our branch libraries.
Ever wondered what the staff at the Oamaru Library are reading? Read the list below to find out!
An intriguing story full of romance, adventure and suspense
Perfect for fans of James Dashner and Lois Lowry
Her current read is ‘The Forgetting’ by Sharon Cameron
This instalment of Riveting Reads come to you from Assistant Youth Librarian Kerrie Gamble.
Can’t get enough of Crazy Rich Asians? Struggling to find something similar? Why not try some of the books listed below?
Fairy tales have captured our imagination for years. Check out the list below for stunning retellings of classic fairy tales
Kerrie’s pick is ‘Friendly Fire’ by Dale Lucas (Adult Fiction Rental, DAL)
A cunning fantasy that will keep readers guessing until the end
Perfect for fans of Richelle Mead and Sarah J Maas
Her current read is ‘The Cruel Prince’ by Holly Black
This instalment of Riveting Reads come to you from Assistant Youth Librarian Kerrie Gamble.
Check out our list for the top ten spy novels available at our libraries!
Ever wondered what the staff at the Oamaru Library are reading? Read the list below to find out!
Top Gear has The Sting… Oamaru Library has their own Secret DVD Reviewer, a regular customer who enjoys our wide selection of Movies, TV Series and Documentary titles.
Love romances with a twist but can’t seem to find these books? Why not try some of the books listed below?
Magic, murder, mayhem and more! Check out our top ten list detailing boarding school fiction.
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
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.