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
The latest display in our library was to celebrate Pride Month (June) and specifically Schools’ Pride Week Aotearoa! Which was 17-21st. We also joined the ‘Out on the Shelves’ campaign again, giving out the very popular OOTS bookmarks and stickers. The Schools’ Pride Week Aotearoa stickers (also created by InsideOut) were a massive hit with students too. Out on the shelves is run by InsideOUT Kōaro, … Continue reading Māpuna Library’s: Schools’ Pride Week Aotearoa 2024!
Our most recent display last week was one filled with emotions! With Emoji Reads! Featuring fiction and non-fiction titles that inspired the reader to feel a range of emotions. Books that made you happy, nostalgic, sad, angry, made you laugh etc… Thank you to our amazing student librarian team and staff who worked together on this one! #EmojiReads Continue reading Māpuna Library’s Display: Emoji Reads!
Our most recent display last week was a colourful one! With These books BLUE me away! Featuring fiction and non-fiction titles with blue covers available in our library. Who doesn’t love a good pun?! Thank you to our fantastic student librarian team who worked together on this one! #ThesebooksBLUEmeaway! Continue reading Māpuna Library’s Display: These books BLUE me away!
Author: Rainbow Rowell Published: 2013 Genres: Contemporary, Coming-of-age fiction, Romance, YA By: Greer Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell is a heartwarming and relatable coming of age novel that captures navigating the complexities of adolescence, family dynamics, and self discovery. Set against the backdrop of a College campus, Fangirl explores themes of identity, love, and the transformative power of fandoms. At the heart of the story is Cath, a … Continue reading Book Review: Fangirl
Author: Lynette Noni Published: 2018 Genres: Dystopian, Fantasy, Paranormal, Romance, Science-Fiction, YA By: Kayla Star Rating: 4/5 stars Whisper by bestselling author Lynette Noni is a thoughtfully written science fiction novel packed with engrossing characters and suspenseful twists that will keep you wanting more. Noni captures a perfect blend of thrill and charm in this truly gripping tale of identity, power, and trust. Whisper follows the story … Continue reading Book Review: Whisper
To celebrate Pride Week in Christchurch (15th – 31st) we created our latest display in the library. With a mixture of fiction and non-fiction titles representing a wide range of LGBTQA+ content in our library. Continue reading Māpuna Library’s: Pride Week!
To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day (Sunday 17th March) we created our latest display in the library. With a mixture of fiction and non-fiction, nothing Irish-related but we went with a colour scheme instead – All the GREEN books! #StPatricksDay Thanks to our wonderful group of student librarians, who worked together to collect and create the signage and to Charlotte and Isabella for being the creative … Continue reading Māpuna Library’s: St. Patrick’s Day 2024!
To celebrate World Book Day (Thursday 7th March) we created our latest display in the library. With a mixture of fiction and non-fiction from international authors and with content about different places around the world. #WorldBookDay Thanks to our wonderful group of new student librarians for 2024 and staff who worked together to collect and create the signage and decorations for this display! Continue reading Māpuna Library’s: World Book Day 2024!
To celebrate Valentine’s Week last week, our Valentine’s display! If you wanted a romance read, a mystery or historical fiction, thriller or drama with a romantic twist, or perhaps try a book of short love stories! #HappyValentinesWeek Continue reading Māpuna Library’s: Valentine’s Week 2024!
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