Waitaki District Libraries Blog
Featuring thoughts, ideas, events, book reviews and staff picks from Waitaki District Libraries.
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!
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.
Ever wondered what the staff at the Oamaru Library are reading? Read the list below to find out!
Love romances with a twist but can’t seem to find these books? Why not try some of the books listed below?
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.
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.
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.