Recommendation: Looking for Alaska

This novel by John Green is written in the perspective of a teenage boy; Miles Halter, otherwise known as “Pudge”, who memorises peoples... Read more »

Recommendation: Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell

“I don't like you, Park," she said, sounding for a second like she actually meant it. "I..." - her voice nearly disappear... Read more »

Recommendation: 'The Last Girl' by Michael Adams

We are so connected that it is just something that we take for granted.  Smart phones, wifi, tablets…  There are so many ways that we stay... Read more »

Recommendation: 'Unwind' by Neal Shusterman

At some time in the future, abortion has been outlawed. However, unwanted babies can be left on doorsteps, and teenagers between the ages ... Read more »

Recommendation: 'When our Jack went to war' by Sandy McKay

Jack McKay enlists in the army in 1917 to fight in World War One.  His younger brother Tom is envious and they vow to write to each other... Read more »

Recommendation: 'Cattra's legacy' by Anna MacKenzie

Title: Cattra’s Legacy Author: Anna MacKenzie Published: Longacre, 2013 Reviewer: Jan Risha lives a simple life, herding goats i... Read more »

5 eBooks you have to try

It might be news to you that Auckland Libraries offers a huge selection of eBooks and eAudio books that you can download. Items are issu... Read more »

Recommendation: 'Before I Die' by Jenny Downham

I basically just chose this book because the cover and title caught my eye. I give this book a 9/10 because it is explores a world with em... Read more »

Recommendation: 'The Adoration of Jenna Fox' by Mary E. Pearson

Who is Jenna Fox? Seventeen-year-old Jenna has been told that is her name. She has just awoken from a coma, they tell her, and she is sti... Read more »

Recommendation: 'Crusher' by Niall Leonard

Niall Leonard is a screenwriter who has worked on Wire in the Blood and Monarch of the Glen . He apparently wrote the book in response to... Read more »

Recommendation: "The Isle of Blood: William James Henry" by Rick Yancey

The Monstrumologist is back. Yes, monstrumology the study of you know what: "Imagine an enormous robin's nest fashioned not from ... Read more »

Recommendation: 'Railsea' by China Mieville

Mr Mieville. With a name like that I just know that somewhere he must have a Mini-Me . No wonder his point of views are so unusual. Thin... Read more »

Recommendation: 'Green heart' by Alice Hoffman

Green Heart by Alice Hoffman “I want to know what love is worth. If you can weigh and measure it as my mother once weighed out tomatoes ... Read more »

Recommendation: 'Ripper' by Stefan Petrucha

Ripper by Stefan Petrucha Carver Young only has one goal in life; to escape his life at the orphanage and become a detective. So when Ca... Read more »

Recommendation: 'The Selection' by Kiera Cass

The Selection by Kiera Cass Welcome to Ilea, where the population knows its place and stays in its place. America Singer is a Five, one o... Read more »

Recommendation: The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore

The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore The Short Film: by Moonbot Studios The App: by Moonbot Studios The Picture Book: Willia... Read more »

Recommendation: 'Pushing the limits' by Katie McGarry

Pushing the limits by Katie McGarry Echo is the popular girl who has fallen; she vanished at the end of her sophomore year and returned ... Read more »

Recommendation: 'Origin' by Jessica Khoury

Origin by Jessica Khoury Pia has been told she is perfect her whole life – she has heightened senses, her skin is impervious to cutti... Read more »

Recommendation: 'Decked with Holly' by Marni Bates

Decked with Holly by Marni Bates Christmas is coming! I like Christmas A LOT. I like the food, I like presents, I like Christmas carols, I... Read more »

Recommendation: 'Company of Angels' by Lili Wilkinson

Company of angels by Lili Wilkinson. Gabriel is inspired by Stephan, a leader of a crusade made up of children, on their way to free t... Read more »