Press Release
December 2008
Show of hands is based on a true story about a 1980s endurance competition that took place in Lower Hutt. It brings together characters from all walks of life, all with different reasons for coveting the prize. Visit our Adult Fiction pages for reviews of this and more new novels.... more...
The other side of the recession - This light- hearted look gives a different slant on this rather bleak time in our economy - to be found in the January North & South magazine. Pencarrow lighthouse - The summer edition of the New Zealand Heritage magazine has an article on Pencarrow Lighthouse, the oldest in New Zealand.... more...
Have you got a story that you want to share with us! It could be of your life in Hamilton or stories of your migration and settling down in Hamilton, or some pictures or videos of events you have enjoyed in Hamilton. Hamilton City Libraries is helping create a digital knowledge basket, called Kete Hamilton, of Hamilton memories for future generations to enjoy, and everyone is invited to join ... more...
Lily Bard heads home to Bartley, Arkansas, for her sister's Christmas wedding. But there's something in the air besides holiday cheer - there's murder. Visit our Popular Collections pages for reviews of this and more items new to our collections.... more...
The annual Ministry of Sound 2009 is the latest in an Australian series of monster dance hits. This double CD brings you the hottest club sounds. For more new CD reviews, visit our CD webpage.... more...
Would you like to become a successful author? This book offers a unique insight into how a bestselling author writes. For more on this title, see our Adult Non Fiction page.... more...
Holiday flavour - the summer issue of Uno has a beach flavour, with articles on the beach vets of Raglan and the surf shop at The Mount. Christmas-the evidence. An interesting article in the December Investigate magazine presents new historical evidence on the birth of Christ.... more...