Literature

This page is a brief guide to the huge range of reading and literature guides at your library.

Borrow fiction and non-fiction titles at any time.

Get reading recommendations

Books and reading resources for library members in the Source:: Books & Authors; Literature Resource Center; LitFinder; OverDrive; NoveList Plus; Short Story Index; Te Puna; World e-Book Library
Books, Literature and Reading: Web links from our Internet Gateway.

Recommended books and authors in different styles and genres: great for exploring the world of books.

Explore the award-winning books of the year.

Best reads of 2011: read what customers and library staff had to say about the best books of 2011.

Top Ten titles for 2011
Philip Tew, Selection and Access Librarian, shares his top ten novels of 2011.

Check out our recommended reading for each year plus a few round-ups from other sources such as:

Christchurch City Libraries’ blog: Keeping you in touch with our world, sharing views, opinions and ideas on reading, listening and watching.
Email newsletters: Sign up for the e-list from your library - new titles, tips and library news.
New titles: Get a list of the latest titles in our libraries each month either online or by email, or subscribe to our weekly RSS feeds.
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 some of the movies coming up that are based on books so that you can get in first.
Books made into film and television: Our listing of books made into movies and spin-offs from TV shows.