Traitors fans! Remember Harriet Tyce who revealed she is a crime writer and used to be a barrister? We have her books. christchurch.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?qu... Why crime writers are ideal for the show: www.theguardian.com/books/2026/j...

George Saunders was on Radio NZ last week! Did you listen (I haven't yet) www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro... We've got Vigil - book, eBook but I am going for the eAudiobook (read by Judy Greer, Stephen Root, and a full cast including George himself) #booksky ^DR

Really cool event coming up next week at Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre that combines crafts with NZ political history. Add some stitches to a piece commemorating Women's Suffrage. christchurch.bibliocommons.com/v2/events/69...

Galentines Day movie night, anyone? #galentinesday ^MT

Me picking up my holds and checking them out with my library card. ^DR

Ooooh, epic lineup! ^MT

The Black Monk by Charlotte Grimshaw out next month. "Part psychological thriller, part family saga, this is a daring novel that examines the themes of the moment: shame, addiction, truth and the stories we tell to survive." christchurch.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S3... #booksky #pukapuka ^DR

How to celebrate #GalentinesDay when it's also #FridayThe13th? How about with some horror fiction written by women? christchurch.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/disp... ^MT

Hoorah for Poetry (Plus I forthwith sound the Fab Book Cover klaxon with a hearty PARP!) ^DR #booksky #pukapuka

See what's new to the library collection this week. Have a browse of our new fiction, new non-fiction and just ordered lists. my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/new-titles/#... ^MT

IT'S GOOD FOR YOU! ^MT

Great news! The debut poetry collection by Kāi Tahu writer, musician, and NZ Arts Laureate Ariana Tikao is coming out 16 April. It's called Pepeha Portal, and will be published by Otago University Press · Te Whare Tā o Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka. oup.nz/library/pepe... #pukapuka #booksky ^DR

The longlist for the Women's Prize for Non-Fiction has been revealed for 2026. If, like me, you love good narrative non-fiction, check it out! my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/womens-prize... Find out more from @womensprize.bsky.social womensprize.com/prizes/women... #womensprizefornonfiction ^DR

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Hugo Awards! Emails are going out to eligible nominators (those who became a member of LAcon V by January 31, 2026, or were a member of the Seattle Worldcon 2025) about how to set up their LAcon V virtual convention account.

Put this one in your diaries, book pals. The library book sale is on Friday 20 and Saturday 21 March at Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre. my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/library-book... ^MT

Just a reminder that Tūranga is not open until 1.30pm today. All other libraries are open normal hours. ^MT

Kia ora, Tūranga will reopen tomorrow Wednesday 11 February at 1.30pm. my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/locations/CE...

Kia ora, due to an unforeseen incident Tūranga will be closed for the rest of the day. We apologise for the inconvenience. The nearest open library is South Colombo. ^MT

If you want to pre-Wuther ahead of "Wuthering Heights" at the movies, the Merle Oberon and Laurence Olivier 1939 version is on @kanopy.com www.kanopy.com/en/christchu... or you could go Charlotte Riley and Tom Hardy on DVD christchurch.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S3... ^DR

Book in for our 6 week beginner's guide to Local History and learn more about Ōtautahi. events.humanitix.com/turanga-begi... ^MT

What you waiting for? My March 2026 list of "Books I really want to read" includes a memoir by Hole bassist Melissa Auf der Maur, horrors, poetry, fiction about fandom, and new NZ titles! 😍📚❤️‍🔥 Check out my 20 titles of interest: christchurch.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/disp... ^DR #booksky

Love looms large at the end of the week... that's right GALENTINES DAY is coming. Why not celebrate by watching a movie with your bestie? christchurch.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/disp... ^MT

Our Design a Deck Art Competition is now open for entries: my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/competitions/ ^MT

This keen audiobookworm has spotted excellent audiobooks new to AWA Libby! Silver Book - Olivia Laing share.libbyapp.com/title/11915783 Margaret Atwood share.libbyapp.com/title/11636449 Lucy O’Hagan (NZ) share.libbyapp.com/title/1260719 1985 by Dominic Hoey share.libbyapp.com/title/12633411 ^DR

'Three of the best from 2025' Paul Diamond includes Charlotte Macdonald's 'Garrison World' and Vincent O'Malley's 'Meeting Place' in a review of three favourite books from last year. www.rnz.co.nz/national/progr...

New on the blog: Fee reports back from Lana Hart in convo with Morrin Rout about her new book Nice People on Planes. my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/blogs/post/n... #booksky #pukapuka ^DR

Here's what's happening in Ōtautahi Christchurch in commemoration of Waitangi Day tomorrow: my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/waitangi-day... ^MT

Check out the freshest titles added to the library collection this week, including new Colleen Hoover and a poetry collection by local fave, Ray Shipley. See more in our new fiction, new non-fiction and just ordered lists. my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/new-titles/#... ^MT

Good spotting Liam! You can find The Civil War episodes listed in the catalogue: christchurch.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?qu... More Ken Burns' docos: christchurch.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?qu... More about Access Video: my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/about-access... ^DR

"Sumner's Main Road has been closed as a precaution after reports of rocks falling from the hillside in Clifton." (info shared from Christchurch City Council Facebook) www.facebook.com/Christchurch... #Ōtautahi #Christchurch ^DR

Don't want to panic anyone but there's a long weekend hoving into view. DO YOU HAVE YOUR WEEKEND READING SORTED? (We are closed on Friday so pop in today or tomorrow and get stocked up) ^MT

Heads up. New Elizabeth Knox in the catalogue. christchurch.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S3... ^MT

Stormzy is awesome and correct. ^DR #booksky

You library has great reads to help you in the important work of being your best self. my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/reading-guid... ^MT

Schitts Creek rewatch anyone? christchurch.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S3... #ripcatherineohara ^MT

Unfortunately Dr Adams who was due to give a talk at Tūranga this Saturday has had to cancel as his flight from Antarctica has been delayed. ^MT christchurch.bibliocommons.com/v2/events/69...

Aroha mai, Dune Day at New Brighton Library has been cancelled today. Sorry for any inconvenience (still a great day to be at our most beachy library tho - open until 4pm). ^DR

We're celebrating #LunarNewYear this month as we move into the Year of the Horse! We have fun and interesting workshops to attend - learn about making dumplings, take part in a lion dance, and more! Details on our website: my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/lunar-new-ye... ^MT

Currently on order! christchurch.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S3... ^MT

Sorry that Simon Winchester isn't coming to Chch, but good news - his new book The Breath of the Gods: The History and Future of The Wind is out now on audiobook. It's read by Simon himself. libbyapp.com/library/awa/... (or put a hold on the book christchurch.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S3...) ^DR

"... The passing of acclaimed Samoan novelist, playwright and poet Papali‘i Sia Figiel in January 2026 has been met with deep sorrow and complexity across our Pasifika communities, so I’m glad “we’re all in this together“. my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/blogs/post/r...

It's another bumper crop of just ordered books this week, plus some great titles in the new fiction and new non-fiction lists. Check 'em out online: my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/new-titles/#... #pukapukahou

Know a kiddo who's been taking part in our Mānuka Stories reading challenge this summer? Entries close Friday 30 January. Submit online via our website, or post your completed entry into one of the entry boxes at our libraries. Enter online: my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/manuka-stori... ^MT

Here are Claire Mabey's thoughts on #TheOckhams in @thespinoff.bsky.social - includes picks on what titles might make the shortlist. thespinoff.co.nz/books/29-01-... ^DR

Want to read the longlist of the Ockham New Zealand Book Awards? We can help! my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/new-zealand-... There's also #TheOckhams related reading - blog posts from #WORDChch 2025 featuring longlisted authors. Hop on in and #ReadNZ! ^DR #pukapuka #booksky

Ardern among Ockham Book Awards contenders

Early birds - get your first look at The Ockham New Zealand Book Awards longlist! www.nzbookawards.nz/new-zealand-... #TheOckhams ^DR

NEW VACANCY: Kaiwhakahaere Ratonga Māori – Team Leader Māori Services, permanent, full-time, applications close 11.55pm Sunday 15 February 2026. More details: my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/jobs/ #libraryjobs ^MT

Who are your fave bookish follows on BlueSky (other than us)?

Today is @unesco.org International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust. www.unesco.org/en/days/holo... Here is a selection of library books about its victims, the perpetrators, and those who risked themselves to save others. christchurch.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/disp...