Author: R.F. Kuang Published: 2022 Genres: Fantasy, Historical Fiction By: Maya Star Rating: 5/5 ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Babel, or the Necessity of Violence, written by R.F. Kuang, was one of the best books I have ever read. The story takes place in the mid-1830s, primarily in Oxford, England. The main character, Robin Swift, was born in China and is raised in England to study at the Royal Institute of Translation … Continue reading Book Review: Babel
Author: Eiichiro Oda Published: April 17th, 2005 Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Manga, Shonen Manga By: Theo Star Rating: 5/5 stars I thoroughly enjoyed this manga, I have read the manga twice now and watched the anime once – so, I can say for sure that this story is one of my favourites. Although the Water 7 Arc is just one part of the entire manga, it is undoubtedly … Continue reading Book Review: One Piece (Water 7 Arc)
Author: T.J. Klune Published: 2018 Genres: LGBTQ+, Fantasy, Romance, Sci-Fi By: Zoe C Star Rating: 4/5 stars The Bones Beneath my Skin is a heartwarming sci-fi that lovers of the ‘found family’ trope are sure to enjoy. TJ Klune has delivered yet another magical world full of captivating characters and a storyline that will have you on the edge of your seat. Set in 1995, Nate Cartwright is … Continue reading Book Review: The Bones Beneath My Skin
Author: Toshikazu Kawaguchi Published: 2015 Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Magic Realism Series: Before The Coffee Get Cold By: Mikaela Star Rating: 4/5 stars The Before the Coffee Gets Cold series are perfect for people who are looking for short, sentimental books that explore different characters’ lives and what they regret most. This story sets place in Tokyo, Japan; where an underground cafe has a secret, specifically in the way … Continue reading Book Review: Tales From The Cafe
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
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
Our most recent display in the library was created to encourage students to find their next read. Perhaps to find some great books for their summer reading. Each ‘door’ represents a genre and inside the doors are suggestions of books within that genre. #GenreDoors #FindYourNextRead Thanks to our wonderful student librarians and Library Team who worked hard on designing the doors and found books within … Continue reading Māpuna Library’s Genre Doors 2024!
In Aotearoa New Zealand we celebrated Te wiki o te reo Māori (Sept 14 – 21) with the theme being “Ake ake ake – A Forever Language.” For our display we used a combination of our non-fiction titles about Māori culture, learning the language and some of our books in te reo. Some of the titles included: Te Rātaka a Tama Hūngoingoi (Diary of a … Continue reading Māpuna Library’s Te Wiki o te reo Māori Week 2024!
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: 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
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