Waitaki District Libraries Blog
Featuring thoughts, ideas, events, book reviews and staff picks from Waitaki District Libraries.
A story of magic, mayhem, rebels and young love which will captivate readers
Perfect for fans of Sabaa Tahir and Leigh Bardugo
Her current read is ‘Girls of Paper and Fire’ by Natasha Ngan
Love witches and things that go bump in the night? Check out our list of books like 'A Discovery of Witches'.
Check out this list of books detailing the lives of our favourite celebrities or written by them.
Ever wondered what the staff at the Oamaru Library are reading? Read the list below to find out!
A rollercoaster ride of emotions that will keep you turning the pages
Perfect for fans of Orson Scott Card and Amie KaufmanHer current read is ‘Skyward’ by Brandon Sanderson
This instalment of Riveting Reads come to you from Assistant Youth Librarian Kerrie Gamble.
Love Percy Jackson but can’t seem to find anything similar? Why not try some of the books listed below.
Ever wondered what the staff at the Oamaru Library are reading? Read the list below to find out!
A superb piece of historical horror than will keep you guessing until the end
Perfect for fans of Karin Slaughter and Dean Koontz
Her current read is ‘Scarlet Widow’ by Graham Masterton
Do you like ‘The Hunger Games’ but can’t seem to find anything similar? Why not try something from the list below
Check out our list of books who do mental illness/health right! Explore these books that touch on mental health realistically and compassionately.
This is the second 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 Hobbies & Leisure section or in our branch 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?