Farewell Margaret Mahy

I've spent the last few hours in a bit of daze, after hearing the news that New Zealand's - the world's! - beloved Margaret Ma... Read more »

Recommendation: 'The name of the star' by Maureen Johnson

The name of the star by Maureen Johnson Rory Deveaux, an entertaining teenager from a tiny town in New Orleans, moves with her family to ... Read more »

Retro read: 'Singer' by Jean Thesman

Singer by Jean Thesman Gwenore’s mother is a witch – the evil and powerful Rhiamon. Her whole life has been lived in fear of her mother’s... Read more »

Get en-FUSE-d!

There's just over a week to go before registrations open for Fuse - our teen programme. Are you en-fuse-d yet? We are! Follow the la... Read more »

Recommendation: 'Department 19' by Will Hill.

Department 19 by Will Hill Anyone who likes vampires will enjoy reading this one. The cover is deceiving and I found it an excellent read... Read more »

Warp your brain

Found on the interwebs... a physics professor getting up close & personal with time - warped... Personal fav? The balloon. What's yo... Read more »

Retro read: 'The tricksters' by Margaret Mahy

The tricksters by Margaret Mahy A retro-read, perfect for mid-year, dreaming of summer... Margaret Mahy has written many a fascinating r... Read more »

Book cover faux pas

Do you ever look at book covers and wonder: what were they thinking?! That so does not work! Maybe you've wondered about the clothing w... Read more »

Recommendation: 'Grave mercy. by Robin LaFevers

Grave mercy by Robin LaFevers Ismae is a daughter of Mortain, the god of death. Carrying his mark from birth, Ismae has had a hard life, ... Read more »