Sas
My background is in children's and teen services, so it’s always a struggle not to list off my favourite read-aloud picture books (there are so many good ones!). But when it comes to reading for pleasure, my taste is all over the map. Mystery and fantasy are my go-to genres, I love getting swept up in twisty plots and magical worlds, but I also can’t resist a juicy read with a bit of drama and scandal. On top of that, I’m passionate about exploring the work of the amazing authors who call Aotearoa New Zealand home, there's just so much talent right here!
Chiara
I’ve loved reading since the moment I started doing it, and visiting a library is my favourite form of self-care these days. The books that I enjoy the most are graphic-novel retellings of true stories! I’m also quite happy to flit between adult’s, teen’s, and children’s books because they all speak to different parts of me. I hope you enjoy this varied selection of my 5-star reads!
Marah
As a reader, non-fiction has always been my comfort zone. I enjoy self-help books, biographies and autobiographies. I am fascinated by real-life stories of people who made a mark in the world and how they rise above their own adversities. I have also been exploring fiction recently. I love the idea that it takes me to a different world. I enjoy the works of Mitch Albom and Jojo Moyes.
Tams
Hi! I'm Tams, from Petone Library, my reading can be a bit eclectic if I come across something that's an intriguing thought experiment but generally I lean towards zoology in non-fiction and towards fantasy(including urban)/sci-fi, uplit, LGBTQ (but no tragic endings!) in adult and young adult novels in fiction. Across all genres, I enjoy novel, short story, and graphic novel formats and will often be drawn to a book that has an absurdist fun element, or other times embodies diversity or is a challenge to injustice.