Literary events

Christchurch City Libraries connects you with reports and feedback from writers and readers festivals. Find out about authors, novels, themes and read interviews and reviews.

Auckland Writers and Readers Festival

• Auckland Writers and Readers Festival 2013
• Auckland Writers and Readers Festival 2012
• Auckland Writers and Readers Festival 2011
• Auckland Writers and Readers Festival 2010
• Auckland Writers and Readers Festival 2009
• Auckland Writers and Readers Festival 2008
• Auckland Writers and Readers Festival 2007
• Auckland Writers and Readers Festival 2005

New Zealand Post Writers and Readers Week

• New Zealand Post Writers and Readers Week 2010
• New Zealand Post Writers and Readers Week 2008
• New Zealand Post Writers and Readers Week 2006

The Press Christchurch Writers Festival

• The Press Christchurch Writers Festival 2012
• The Press Christchurch Writers Festival 2010
• The Press Christchurch Writers Festival 2008
• The Press Christchurch Writers Festival 2006

Other book events

• NaNoWriMo 2012
• Words on Wheels 2009
• Storylines 2008
• New Zealand Book Month

Books go to the movies

Read the book - then see the film

Do you want to read a book before you see the film rather than the other way around? If so, we've gathered together most of the movies coming up that are based on books so that you can get in first.

Books made into film and television

Our archive of books made into movies and spin-offs from TV shows.