What would be in your post-apocalypse library?
I'm taking some sewing and mending reference titles, "Foraging New Zealand" and my copy of "The Changeover" by Margaret Mahy. You? ^MT

Kelly Ana Morey’s final novel to be published on first anniversary of her death The acclaimed author promised Ordinary People Like Us would be 'the most bougie Māori novel ever written'....

Kelly Ana Morey’s final novel to be published on first anniversary of her death

Indeed, looks like it got to the playoffs in the SFF / Horror category. ^DR

The Princess Bride as best literary film adaptation of the last 50 years? Pretty unimpeachable pick. Nice work @literaryhub.bsky.social ^DR
#booksky #pukapuka

Dr Morgane Merien introduces you to Hoake ki te Taiao City Nature Challenge - it is on from Friday 24 to Sunday 26 April. Our Insect Neighbours exhibition can help your bug spotting! my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/city-nature-... ^DR
#Christchurch

Love that me and ^MT both spotted this gem. SNAP!

The Spinoff Books Confessional

More booky revelations from @thespinoff.bsky.social Books Confessional thespinoff.co.nz/tags/the-spi...

‘Lyrical, important, educational, moreish’: Hugo Grrrl on a book everyone should read 'My attention span has been scrambled by screens, same as everyone else. Getting absorbed in a novel makes me feel like my brain is actually working again.'

Hugo Grrrl on their book habits. thespinoff.co.nz/books/21-04-...
Hugo has a tattoo of the cover of Tomboy Survival Guide by Ivan Coyote! I LOVE the idea of wearing a book cover on your skin. ^DR
#pukapuka #booksky

So many great reads! Ivan Coyote! Bernadine Evaristo! Beatrix Potter! ^MT

London Falling: ; — Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi London Falling: ; — Keefe, Patrick Radden

Patrick Radden Keefe fans (PRKheads?)! The audiobook and eBook of London Falling are out now on AWA Libby. Pop your hold on pronto!
eAudiobook 🎧
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eBook📱
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#booksky #pukapuka ^DR

New books: Even the good girls will cry Somebody is walking on your grave Kids, wait till you hear this!

When the new books arriving for you make a bit of Pronouncement Poetry:

Even the good girls will cry
Somebody is walking on your grave
Kids, wait till you hear this!

^DR

Hutchinson Heinemann to publish Rebecca K Reilly’s second novel Hutchinson Heinemann is set to publish Rebecca K Reilly’s second novel, Bon Vivant.

Bon Vivant - The second book by NZ writer Rebecca K Reilly (Greta & Valdin) - is to be published in April 2027. www.thebookseller.com/rights/hutch...
Happy news #booksky #pukapuka
@rkr.bsky.social ^DR

A picture of a rather dilapidated copy of "The picture of Dorian Gray" There is visible water damage to the cover and the plastic cover is yellowing. Obviously, not evident from the picture but there is a truly foul musty smell emanating from it!

Last week, a gentleman returned this rather dilapidated copy of this famous book to us after 50 years. He had found it in his attic!
Presumably this means there is a pristine copy somewhere in our libraries....

Ooooh apparently Open Book Cafe at Parklands Library has added a Dubai chocolate slice to the menu. News you can use, news you can consume, etc. ^DR

Niall Williams – Capturing Irish life: Tuesday 21 April at Tūranga Niall Williams’ novels are poetic gems about unsung heroes in small communities, who do the right thing, even if it means going against…

Tanya is a big Niall Williams fan, & will be at tomorrow's #WORDChch event at Tūranga. His "novels are poetic gems about unsung heroes in small communities, who do the right thing ..." my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/blogs/post/n...
Book now! wordchristchurch.co.nz/programme/ni... ^DR
#booksky

An information session about this role is on tonight, Monday 20 April, 5.30–6.30pm – Waruwarutū Ngā Pounamu Māori Collection, Tūranga. ^MT

Kia ora David, we are currently investigating this option. Will let you know if/when it becomes available. ^MT

I thought everyone knew that the library app can generate a library card barcode meaning you can issue library items using your phone - but apparently not!
AND you can add your kids' cards. It's SUPER useful. ^MT

Borrowing | How to and FAQ FAQ Category about Borrowing.

Hot tip! You can also add the cards of family members (like kids) and flick between them!
my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/faq/borrowin... ^MT

A series of 5 photos of library interiors. In one, a man sits at a small desk in front of a large bookcase on the wall. In another, about 6 people are in the library with some at tables that face windows, some standing nearby. In another picture, a group of teenagers are studying and reading. In two photos are pictures of bookshelves. The quote is on the center photo: "Libraries store the energy that fuels the imagination. They open up windows to the world and inspire us to explore and achieve, and contribute to improving our quality of life. Sidney Sheldon."

We're stoked to announce the return of the Matariki Short Short Story Celebration for 2026!✨✨✨

Nine selected stories receive editorial feedback and publication in the August issue (#117) of takahē, along with NZ$150.

www.takahe.org.nz/competitionn...

A display of nature non-fiction on the Victoria Square bridge, the Avon River and riverside environs visible in the background.

Learn more about nature-focused events at libraries in the lead up to the challenge, and more about how you can participate on our website: my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/city-nature-... ^MT

Display of books on native birds and plants.

Then put your scientific skills to the test by taking photos and logging your findings for wild plants, birds, insects, fungi, and more on the iNaturalist app from Friday 24 – Monday 27 April. Help take part in celebrating and deepening our understanding of Ōtautahi’s incredible biodiversity.

A display of books on insects and spiders in the Our insect neighbours exhibition at Tūranga.

Get ready for the Hoake ki te Taiao City Nature Challenge! At Christchurch City Libraries, we have plenty of non-fiction reads on all manner of wildlife - whether you’re looking to identify species or find out more about the amazing lives of our flora and fauna.

This Is How You Lose the Time War — Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi This Is How You Lose the Time War — El-Mohtar, Amal — Among the ashes of a dying world, an agent of the Commandant finds a letter. It reads: Burn before reading. Thus begins an unlikely correspondence...

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When I tell you I'm here for your literary book cover/nature photography crossover jokes. ^MT

Graphic with text "new this week" and nine book covers including "Operation Bounce House" by Matt Dinniman, "Kids, Wait Till You Hear This! My Memoir" by Liza Minnelli and "Bonfire of the Murdochs" by Gabriel Sherman.

There's plenty to tempt in this week's new titles, check em out on our website: my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/new-titles/#... ^MT

Graphic showing The let them theory displayed on phone screens with text "Listen now." with BorrowBox logo on a lime green background.

It's the self-help book that everyone has an opinion on. Form your own by listening to The Let Them Theory read by the author, Mel Robbins - available now, no waitlist on Borrowbox.
christchurch.borrowbox.com/product/BOL_... ^MT

Revamp your reading with a Reading Challenge Fallen off your reading goals? Get back on track by setting yourself a fun personal reading challenge.

Fallen off your reading goals? Get back on track by setting yourself a fun personal reading challenge.
my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/blogs/post/r... ^MT