Book recommendations

From adventure stories to books for reluctant readers, browse our booklists and other recommendations to find the perfect pukapuka for your tamariki.

The junior comics shelf at Johnsonville library

Are you stuck for something to read? Have you finished a long series and now you're not sure what to start next?

These lists are here to help! Check out our booklists below, or read through some of our recent reviews and recommendations.

Genre lists

If you're a fan of a certain genre then we're sure these lists will have something for you.

From readers who prefer their books with a touch of magic, to those who just want a solid detective story, we hope you find your next read.

Other topic guides

Each of these lists contains a mix of different genres, but there's something that ties the books in each list together.

Chack out these lists for book by New Zealand authors, books from around the world (many of which were recently translated into English!), some picks from our expansive Comics Collection, as well as some hot titles to encourage the most reluctant readers, and books that parents or grandparents may remember from their own childhood!