Dunedin Public Libraries | Kā Kete Wānaka o Ōtepoti
Stamp of Approval is a series of reviews from the Dunedin Public Libraries. It covers books, eBooks, eAudiobooks and DVDs in the library collection, as well as movies from the Beamafilm online library.
Welcome to our Stamp of Approval for Spring 2020
Let us tempt you with a crop of new and exciting reads and movies for the new season Read more…Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman
Ben reviews Gaiman's retelling of some Viking myths Read more…Followers by Megan Angelo
Rebecca's video review of Read more…Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata
Lauren reviews the winner of Japan's most prestigious literary award, the Akutagawa Prize Read more…Genius, a documentary series on DVD
Emma reviews this National Geographic series chronicles the adult life of Albert Einstein. Read more…Auē by Becky Manawatu
Alyce reviews a powerful and perceptive look at family and love Read more…Cat Tale by Craig Pittman
Rebecca's video review of a funny and fascinating look at the Florida panther's struggle for survival Read more…Where Dani Goes, Happy Follows by Rose Lagercrantz
Rachel reviews a beautifully illustrated tale for younger readers. Read more…Of Ants and Dinosaurs by Cixin Liu
Rebecca's video review of a satirical fable from the Hugo award winner Read more…Something to Talk About by Rachel Johns
Dianne reviews the latest from this much-love Australian author Read more…Recursion by Blake Crouch
Rebecca's video review of Recursion, written by Blake Crouch and published by Macmillan. Read more…Threebirds Renovations, written by Bonnie Hindmarsh, Erin Cayless, and Lana Taylor
Autumn reviews this inspirational Australian renovation book. Read more…When We Were Vikings by Andrew David MacDonald
Rebecca reviews the heartfelt debut novel from Andrew David MacDonald. Read more…Dutch Girl: Audrey Hepburn and World War II by Robert Matzen
Michelle P reviews Dutch Girl: Audrey Hepburn and World War II, delving into the tragic and triumphant past of the much-loved actress. Read more…Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell
Shirley reviews historical novel Hamnet, written by Maggie O'Farrell and winner of the 2020 Women's Prize for Fiction. Read more…Squeeze Me by Carl Hiaasen
Rebecca reviews Squeeze Me, written by Carl Hiaasen and published by Sphere. Read more…Locke & Key by Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez
Taana reviews the award-winning Locke & Key graphic novel series from Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez. Read more…From here on, monsters, by Elizabeth Bryer
Rebecca reviews From here on, monsters - the captivating debut novel from Australian author Elizabeth Bryer. Read more…Return to Stringybark Creek by Karly Lane
Dianne reviews Return to Stringybark Creek, the latest in the Callahans of Stringybark Creek series, written by Karly Lane. Read more…Redhead by the Side of the Road by Anne Tyler
Shirley reviews Redhead by the Side of the Road, a delightful book celebrating the quirky and the ordinary, written by Anne Tyler. Read more…Imaginary Numbers by Seanan McGuire
Dianne reviews Imaginary Numbers, book 9 of the urban fantasy InCryptid series written by Seanan McGuire. Read more…
