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New Fiction Titles

Killing Moon by Jo Nesbo

Book 13 in the  Harry Hole series

Two young women are missing, their only connection a party they both attended, hosted by a notorious real-estate magnate. When one of the women is found murdered, the police discover an unusual signature left by the killer, giving them reason to suspect he will strike again

The Last Passenger by Will Dean

 

A luxury cruise liner, abandoned with no crew, steaming into the mid-Atlantic. It was meant to be the holiday of a lifetime. Now she just needs to survive.

Small Worlds by Caleb Azumah Nelson

 

The one thing that can solve Stephen's problems is dancing. But what becomes of him when the music fades? When his father begins to speak of shame and sacrifice, when his home is no longer his own? 

The Guest by Emma Cline

 

Summer is coming to a close on the East End of Long Island, and Alex is no longer welcome. A misstep at a dinner party, and the older man she’s been staying with dismisses her with a ride to the train station and a ticket back to the city. 

Bellatrix by Simon Turney

Book 2 in the Legion XXII series

Egypt. 25 BC. Titus Cervianus, Warrior and combat medic,  marches into the unknown as he and the Twenty Second Legion contend with the armies of the Bellatrix: the Warrior Queen of Kush. 

The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece by Tom Hanks

 

This is the story of the making of a colossal, star-studded, multimillion-dollar superhero action film... and the humble comic book that inspired it. 

The English Führer by Rory Clements

Book 7 in the  Tom Wilde series

Autumn 1945 - Off the east coast of England, a Japanese sub surfaces, unloads its mysterious cargo, then blows itself to pieces. Former spy Professor Tom Wilde is enjoying peacetime in Cambridge, settling back into teaching and family life. Until a call from senior MI5 boss Lord Templeman brings him out of retirement. 

Ghost Girl, Banana by Wiz Wharton

 

Lily can barely remember the mother she lost as a small child. But when she is unexpectedly named in the will of a powerful Chinese stranger, she embarks on a secret pilgrimage to Hong Kong to discover the lost side of her identity. But she soon learns that the secrecy around her heritage has deep roots, and good fortune comes at a price.

The Cassandra Complex by Holly Smale

 

When Cassie realises she is gifted - or perhaps cursed - with the power to travel back in time, she has a chance to do things differently, but will things keep going wrong for her when she has infinite chances to get them right? 

Big Swiss by Jen Beagin

 

Greta spends her days transcribing therapy sessions for a sex coach who calls himself Om. She becomes infatuated with his newest client, a repressed married woman she affectionately refers to as Big Swiss, since she's tall, stoic, and originally from Switzerland. One day, Greta recognizes Big Swiss's voice at the dog park. 

Everything is Beautiful and Everything Hurts by Josie Shapiro

New Zealand author.

Mickey Bloom: five foot tall, dyslexic, and bullied at school. Mickey knows she's nothing special. Until one day, she discovers running. Mickey's new-found talent makes her realise she's everything she thought she wasn't - powerful, strong and special. 

Wild Things by Laura Kay

 

Queer romance. El is in a rut. She's been hiding in the photocopier room at the same dead-end job for longer than she cares to remember, she's sharing a flat with a girl who leaves passive-aggressive smiley face notes on the fridge about milk consumption and, worst of all, she's been in unrequited love with her best friend for years. 

The Last Dance by Mark Billingham

 

He's a detective, a dancer, he has no respect for authority - and he's the best hope Blackpool has for keeping criminals off the streets. Meet Detective Declan Miller. 

Windmill Hill by Lucy Atkins

 

The story of two very different women with painful pasts and their unlikely friendship - deep, enduring and loyal to the last.

Flash Point by Don Bentley

Book 10 in the Jack Ryan Jr. series

Jack Ryan Jr. is in a world of trouble. When a benign surveillance operation takes a deadly turn, Jack finds himself locked in a struggle with an unseen enemy bent on destroying the Campus. 

Drowning by T. J. Newman

 

Six minutes after takeoff, Flight 1421 crashes into the Pacific Ocean. During the evacuation, an engine explodes and the plane is flooded. Those still alive are forced to close the doors - but it's too late. The plane sinks to the bottom with twelve passengers trapped inside. 

No One Saw a Thing by Andrea Mara

 

No one saw it happen. You stand on a crowded tube platform in London. Your two little girls jump on the train ahead of you. As you try to join them, the doors slide shut and the train moves away, leaving you behind. 

The Girl With the Red Hair by Buzzy Jackson

 

Based on the unsung true story of Hannie Schaft, a nineteen-year-old law student in Amsterdam when the Nazis invade.

The House of Doors by Tan Twan Eng

 

The year is 1921. Lesley Hamlyn and her husband, Robert, a lawyer and war veteran, are living at Cassowary House on the Straits Settlement of Penang. When "Willie" Somerset Maugham arrives for an extended visit with his secretary Gerald, the pair threatens a rift that could alter more lives than one. 

Firestorm by Taylor Moore

 

Special Agent Garrett Kohl has just taken down a dangerous and deadly cartel boss when he finds trouble brewing back on his family's homestead. 

New Young Adult Titles

The Sparrow by Tessa Duder

 

In September 1840, two ships arrive on the shores of the Waitematā Harbour to establish Auckland, the new capital of New Zealand. Among the settlers on board the Platina is young Harry, travelling alone [whose] immediate challenge is finding food and shelter - and hiding the truth about Harry's real identity and what was left behind in Van Diemen's Land.

Promises Stronger Than Darkness by Charlie Jane Anders

 

With only a ragtag band of misfits, crewmates, earthlings, friends, lovers--and one annoying frenemy--the Unstoppable Crew are up against the universe, and in order to survive, they may have to cross a once forbidden line. They're the galaxy's most wanted--and our only hope.

The Sun and the Star by Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro

 

Demigods Nico di Angelo and Will Solace must endure the terrors of Tartarus in their attempt to rescue an old friend in this thrilling adventure - set in the funny, mythical and action-packed world of Percy…But can a being made of light survive in the darkest part of the world? And what does the prophecy mean that Nico will have to 'leave something of equal value behind'?

Cherish by Tracy Wolff

”All I know is that everyone's life hangs in the balance. And it's my fault--because I still owe the Crone a favor...and now she's come to collect.” The dramatic conclusion to The Crave series.

Ava's Demon by Michelle Fus

 

A PACT IS MADE... When a young, shy girl named Ava discovers that the demon who haunts her is actually the spirit of an ancient alien queen named Wrathia, the two form a powerful pact - in exchange for a better life, Ava must help Wrathia seek revenge against TITAN, the god-like being who destroyed her empire. A webcomic adaptation.

New Non Fiction Titles

From There to Here by Joe Bennett

 

Joe's famously irreverent prose has been published in more than 20 books. This, his first memoir, confronts and reflects on the journey from childhood to manhood, and his long and fruitless struggle against teaching for a living.

Sure to Rise: The Edmonds Story by Peter Alsop

 

Edmonds is one of New Zealand's best-known brands - its radiant sun and 'Sure to Rise' promise have embellished baking powder labels and the much-loved Edmonds Cookery Book for over a hundred years and are now embedded in our popular culture. This is the story of a man from humble beginnings who, thanks to hard work, creativity and persistence, and with considerable support from his wife, created an iconic business. 

The Watchmaker's Daughter by Larry Loftis

 

The ten Booms, who had recently celebrated the one-hundred-year anniversary of their Haarlem watch shop, lived a quiet life. That change in 1940 when the Nazis occupied the Netherlands and Jewish citizens began to disappear. Corrie and her family, devout Christians, joined the Dutch Resistance and built a secret room in their house to hide Jews and refugees. 

After Breast Cancer by Sara Liyanage

 

From the final infusion to the five-year check, After Breast Cancer gives a step-by-step support package to coping post-treatment. It features a huge amount of practical information, including a full toolkit for navigating the days post-treatment - including breathing exercises, mindfulness meditation, journaling, affirmations and a healthy bedtime routine.

The China Tightrope by Sam Sachdeya

 

For the past 50 years, New Zealand has prided itself on a history of breaking new ground with China. We were the first to back the country joining the World Trade Organization and ink a free trade deal, with milk and meat flowing like water into the Middle Kingdom and enriching our exporters. But what might the next 50 years have in store?

Crochet Southwest Spirit by Susan Kennedy

 

Crochet Southwest Spirit is a breath of fresh air for your crochet repertoire, offering laid-back bohemian style inspired by natural landscapes. Peaceful colour palettes--drawn from the mountains, valleys, deserts, rivers, and rock formations of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Arizona--bring a relaxed vibe to these beginner and intermediate patterns.

House Plants for Every Space by Sato Momoko

 

Plants are like people - they feel at home in certain spaces and not in others. Learn how to select the right plants for your home or office depending on the available light, the design you want, the size of the space, and the amount of time you have to maintain your greenery. 

Put Your Feet in the Dirt, Girl by Sonia Henry

 

In 2020, lost and heartbroken, and with an unscratched travel itch thanks to international border closures, Sonia Henry accepted a job as a GP in remotest Western Australia. The plan was to stay for one month. But before she knew it, this dressed-to-the-nines Sydney party girl was becoming an Akubra-wearing bush doctor covered in red dust - and loving every minute of it.

Thrifty Kitchen by Jack Monroe

Thrifty Kitchen is Jack Monroe's bumper collection of over 120 brand-new, delicious, low-cost recipes, plus household tricks guaranteed to save you money. Number-one bestselling author and campaigner, Jack is the UK's well-loved expert on budget cooking. 

The Glucose Goddess Method by Jessie Inchauspé

 

Jessie Inchauspé is a biochemist, author and founder of the Glucose Goddess movement. With her first book Glucose Revolution, a #1 international bestseller, she started teaching everyone about the importance of blood sugar and easy hacks to manage it. This book offers a four-week, step-by-step plan to integrate simple, science-proven strategies for steadying your blood sugar into your everyday life. It comes complete with 100+ delicious, easy recipes.

Combat Divers by Michael Welham

 

The full visual history of the special forces combat diver from World War II to the present day. The role of a military diver is inevitably a lonely and a dangerous one, whether clearing mines or striking from the sea against enemy-held targets. Fully illustrated with rare and unusual images, Combat Divers reveals their little-known yet fascinating operations.

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