Month: March 2025

Book Reviews

Book Review: An Abundance of Katherines

Author: John Green  Published: 2006 Genres: Coming-of-Age, Romance, YA By: Kayla Star Rating: 4/5 stars An Abundance of Katherines by John Green is a great read for anyone looking for something a little bit different. With its entertaining storyline, original characters, and thought-provoking message, this book is the full package and is definitely worth your time. John Green is a brilliant author and writes very well, so I … Continue reading Book Review: An Abundance of Katherines

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Book Review: The Bookseller at the end of the World

Author: Ruth Shaw  Published: 2022 Genres: Autobiography By: Autumn Star Rating: 4.5/5 stars ​”The Bookseller at the End of the World” is a captivating memoir by Ruth Shaw, who operates two tiny bookshops in the remote village of Manapouri, nestled in New Zealand’s Fiordland. Shaw’s narrative intricately weaves tales from her adventurous life with anecdotes from her bookshops, offering readers a rich tapestry of experiences.​  Throughout her life, … Continue reading Book Review: The Bookseller at the end of the World

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Book Review: Watership Down

Author: Richard Adams  Published: November 1952 Genres: Classic, Fantasy, YA By: Lucinda Star Rating: 4/5 stars After a terrifying premonition of what is to come for his warren, Fiver and his brother Hazel set out with a group of rabbits to find a new home. On this adventure, they encounter many challenges and trials in which Hazel shows his resourcefulness through his leadership and ability to make decisions. … Continue reading Book Review: Watership Down

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Book Review: Blue Exorcist

Author: Kazue Kato  Published: 2008 Genres: Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Manga, Supernatural By: Kyle Star Rating: 4/5 stars I like the manga quite a bit. The main character is the classic Shonen protagonist, as they are very loud, angry, and not the smartest tool in the shed. But what makes this manga so good to me, is that this main character (Rin Okumura), builds up people that he encounters. … Continue reading Book Review: Blue Exorcist

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Māpuna Library’s: Ōtautahi Christchurch PRIDE Month Display!

Our most recent display in the library, our first of the year, was to celebrate Ōtautahi Christchurch’s Pride Month in March! More info here on events: https://www.chchpride.co.nz/ #ŌtautahiPride #ChristchurchPrideMonth Thanks to our wonderful student librarians would helped find some of our many LGBTQ books for this display. Continue reading Māpuna Library’s: Ōtautahi Christchurch PRIDE Month Display!

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