A recent display in our library was BOOKFLIX! To promote the various book to movie/TV show adaptation books we have! The idea was to show the book to film/TV adaptations we have available as if watching through old-fashioned TV screens. With the book on the right and a still from the film/TV show on the left. #BOOKFLIXLibraryDisplays Thank you to our wonderful student librarians who … Continue reading Māpuna Library’s BOOKFLIX 2024!
Author: Lynn Painter Published: 2021 Genres: Romance Fiction, YA By: Maya Star Rating: 4.5/5 stars Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter has been hailed as a “rom-com about romcoms.” This young adult book balances romance, humour, and plenty of pop-culture references, keeping readers invested in all the swoon-worthy moments throughout the story. Utilising classic rom-com tropes, Lynn Painter adds a fresh twist to a sweet love story. … Continue reading Book Review: Better Than The Movies
Author: Georgette Heyer Published: 1st January, 1950 Genres: Classics, Historical Romance, Regency Fiction. By: Lucinda Star Rating: 4/5 stars Set in a time of elegance and etiquette, the Regency Era, The Grand Sophy fully encapsulates what society was like back in the day but shows how easy all the rules come crashing down when one goes to the beat of their own drum. Sophy, a bubbly and mischievous young … Continue reading Book Review: The Grand Sophy
Author: Stephanie Garber Published: 2016 Genres: Fantasy, Mystery, Romance, YA By: Jess Star Rating: 5/5 stars Remember, it’s only a game… Every year, Master Legend hosts the Caraval, a game twisted with magic. Those invited have the chance to win a single wish. To do so they must unravel the clues which can lead them in every direction. Scarlett Dragna has dreamt of Caraval her entire life. It … Continue reading Book Review: Caraval
Our most recent display in the library was to celebrate New Zealand’s National Poetry Day! Which was on Friday 23rd August. #NationalPoetryDayNZ #SpinePoetry Thanks to our wonderful student librarians who’ve created poems and found books with interesting spines for this display. Continue reading Māpuna Library’s National Poetry Day NZ: Spine Poetry Display 2024!
Our most recent display in our library was to celebrate the Olympic Games in Paris this year! #Paris2024 #WelldoneTeamNZ! Thanks to our wonderful student librarians and staff who helped to put this display together. Continue reading Māpuna Library’s Olympics Paris 2024: Go for Gold!
Author: Kei Urana Published: 2022 Genres: Action, Dystopia, Fantasy, Manga, YA By: Kyle Gachiakuta is a manga that only has 100 chapters but is quickly becoming popular. The manga was written by Kei Urana. She is a former student of the great Atsushi Ohkubo, creator of the very famous Soul Eater and Fire Force. Gachiakuta (which means serious trash/garbage) is an action shonen manga that follows a character … Continue reading Book Review: Gachiakuta
Author: Natalie D. Richards Published: 2020 Genres: Horror, Mystery, Psychological thriller, YA By: Kayla Star Rating: 4/5 stars From Natalie D. Richards comes a chilling tale of thrill and suspense that is sure to keep any reader on their toes. Five Total Strangers tells the story of a road trip that quickly takes a deadly turn as dangerous secrets are uncovered, and life-threatening situations arise. Richards delivers the … Continue reading Book Review: Five Total Strangers
Author: Harper Lee Published: 1960 by J. B. Lippincott & Co Genres: Classics, Historical Fiction, Cultural perspective By: Isabella Star Rating: 4/5 stars Did you like the book? If not, why? This book is great. It weaves together a plot of action adventure and the hardships of life in 1933-35 (The Great Depression). This story is told by Jean Louise Finch, the main character also known as Scout. … Continue reading Book Review: To Kill a Mockingbird
Author: Becky Manawatu Published: 2019 Genres: Crime, New Zealand Fiction By: Zara Star Rating: 5/5 stars The story follows a Māori family broken by gangs, violence, abuse and grief that is told across a couple of generations. It has a very powerful storyline which is captivating but sad at the same time. It is a mystery which some of the characters know the answers to, but the … Continue reading Book Review: Auē
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