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Library Displays

Māpuna Library’s Books Around the World 2025!

Our most recent display in the library was created to encourage students to explore the world with their next book. Each book was set in a different country or the author was from that country. #BooksAroundTheWorld #FindYourNextRead Thanks to our wonderful student librarians and Library Team who worked hard on designing the signage, flags and found books for this display. Thank you to one of … Continue reading Māpuna Library’s Books Around the World 2025!

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Book Reviews

Book Review: The Bones Beneath My Skin

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

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Book Review: The Inheritance Games

Author: Jennifer Lynn Barnes  Published: 2020 Genres: Mystery, Romance, Thriller, YA By: Jess Star Rating: 5/5 stars Avery is nothing special. Just a 17-year-old girl from Connecticut who keeps her head down and hopes for a better future. So why did a Texas billionaire leave his entire fortune to a nobody like her? Summoned by the death of Tobias Hawthorne, Avery is thrown into a new life, one … Continue reading Book Review: The Inheritance Games

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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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Māpuna Library’s Genre Doors 2024!

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!

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Māpuna Library’s BOOKFLIX 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!

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Book Reviews

Book Review: Better Than The Movies

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

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Book Review: The Grand Sophy

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

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Book Review: Caraval

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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Book Review: To Sleep in a Sea of Stars

Author: Christopher Paolini  Published:  2020 Genres: Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Space Opera By: Lexie Star Rating: 2/5 stars To Sleep In A Sea Of Stars is a 877 page book, written by Christopher Paolini. He is a well known author, and the writer of The Inheritance Cycle. I am usually a big fan of long books. This is because there is always a rich story plot that is constantly … Continue reading Book Review: To Sleep in a Sea of Stars

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