New books for 2012

We've got some great books waiting for you when you get back next year.  We're looking forward to seeing you!

Goliath - Scott Westerfeld

Yes!  Goliath will be available for borrowing next year.
Have a look at the trailer...

2012 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award

Two NZ authors have been nominated for this Swedish award, Margaret Mahey & Joy Cowley.
The prize is NZ $1 million, now wouldn't that be nice to win!

Book Art

http://1001bookstoreadbeforeyoudie.tumblr.com/post/12625170205

November Magazines

We get lots of magazines in the library, and November issues are arriving.

NetGuide this month:

Get Healthy Online for Free
How to Get the Best Holiday Snaps


Australian Women's Weekly

Christmas Baking
Homemade Gifts
Budget Beauty

NZ International Arts Festival

The full programme has just been released for the 2012 Arts Festival here in Wellington.  There are wonderful writers coming for the Writers and Readers Week.  Have a look at the names, you may recognise some from our Wide Reading and 12905 lists....

Kate Grenville
Margaret Mahey
Fiona Farrell
Bernard Beckett
Germaine Greer

Go to the website for more details -

http://www.nzfestival.co.nz/writers-and-readers

Graphic Novels & Manga

We have lots of graphic novels and manga comics in the library.  What are they? Graphic novels are novels in a comic format so they have lots of illustrations.  Manga are Japanese comics.  Come & have a look at our selection, which includes Shakespeare, Anthony Horowitz and more....

New Anthony Horowitz Book

Well, we all know how popular Anthony Horowitz is!  His new book is called The New Sherlock Holmes - The House of Silk.

The original Sherlock Holmes books were written by Conan Doyle, one of the first mystery writers.  Horowitz is now bringing him back to life.

This new book is being released later this year.  Have a look at the book trailer & see what you think.

Book Trailer - Bird Lake Moon by Kevin Henkes

Great New Books

The Night Circus

This is a wonderful new book!  I couldn't put it down. 
Have a look at the book trailer & see what you think.

Nobel Prize for Literature

There are 5 Nobel Prizes, for Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Peace, and Literature.

The Nobel Committee for Literature looks at the nominations for the Literature prize.  They make a recommendation to the Swedish Academy who make the final decision.
The winner receives 10 million Krona, or NZ $1.9 million.  Wow!

Last year the Literature award was won by Mario Vargas Llosa, and no I haven't heard of him either!  Past winners include more familiar names like Doris Lessing, Harold Pinter and Toni Morrison.

The 2011 Nobel Prize for Literature is being awarded on Thursday 6 October. 

Dominon Post

What's happened to Dan Carter? 
What movies are on?
Has Warnie really proposed to Liz?

To find out the answers to these burning questions, come and read the Dominion Post in the library.  We keep the latest copy on the issues desk.  Feel free to come and read it.

Library Ceiling

Things are happening in the library this week, as Henny Penny once said "The sky is falling!". 

Yes, the library ceiling is coming down & the leaks fixed once and for all... we hope....
The library is closed all day Wednesday, and possibly Thursday and Friday.  Check the Daily Notices and the blog for up to date information.

Thanks for your patience.

New Books - Something for Everyone!

Super Thursday in the UK

Today (or yesterday NZ time) is Super Thursday in the UK, the day publishers release their books for the Christmas market. 

An amazing 225 new hardback titles were released yesterday! 

These include books by Jeremy Clarkson, Jamie Oliver, and Lee Child.  Maybe some of these books will be on your Christmas wish list?

NetGuide October 2011

The latest NetGuide magazine has arrived.  Articles include How to Buy a Laptop,and another on tips for shopping online.  They are well worth reading.  Come in and have a look.

Book Art

Have a look at this amazing art by American Lisa Occhipinti.  She turn old books into beautiful objects.  You can see more on her website.

http://www.locchipinti.com/Site/Bookwork.html

BFG Movie

Dreamworks have bought the film rights to Roald Dahl's BFG!  No dates or actors have been announced.  Who would you like to see playing the Big Friendly Giant?  How about Sophie?

Rip It Up

The latest issue of Rip It Up is here!  Get the latest info on:

Red Hot Chili Peppers
Hollie Smith
Kimbra (my favourite!)
I Am Giant

Empire Magazine

We have the latest issue of Empire in the library. This is a great film magazine for all you movie buffs out there.  This month's issue has articles on The Hobbit, and Ryan Gosling.  It also has reviews of current movies.

Holiday Reading

We're all counting down to the holidays, staff included!
Don't forget to get some reading for holidays. 

Great Cow Artists by Carol Ann Duffy

Great Cow Artists

Picowsso
Moonet
Michelangelow
Constable
Moodigliani
Mootisse
Leonardo Baa Vinci (he was a sheep, actually)
Edvard Moonch (his most famous painting is The Cream)
Oscar Cowkoschka
El Grecow
Frida Cowlow

From New and Collected Poems for Children by Carol Ann Duffy

Under Pressure? Maybe We Can Help...

It's not an easy time of year for students and teachers, lots of assignments due and exams coming up.
If you are feeling the pressure, maybe we have a book to help.... Talk to Mrs Deere or Mrs Ormond for more titles.

New Books