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
Visit this articleStamp 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.
Contents
Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman
Ben reviews Gaiman's retelling of some Viking myths
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Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata
Lauren reviews the winner of Japan's most prestigious literary award, the Akutagawa Prize
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Genius, a documentary series on DVD
Emma reviews this National Geographic series chronicles the adult life of Albert Einstein.
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Auē by Becky Manawatu
Alyce reviews a powerful and perceptive look at family and love
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Cat Tale by Craig Pittman
Rebecca's video review of a funny and fascinating look at the Florida panther's struggle for survival
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Where Dani Goes, Happy Follows by Rose Lagercrantz
Rachel reviews a beautifully illustrated tale for younger readers.
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Of Ants and Dinosaurs by Cixin Liu
Rebecca's video review of a satirical fable from the Hugo award winner
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Something to Talk About by Rachel Johns
Dianne reviews the latest from this much-love Australian author
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Recursion by Blake Crouch
Rebecca's video review of Recursion, written by Blake Crouch and published by Macmillan.
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Threebirds Renovations, written by Bonnie Hindmarsh, Erin Cayless, and Lana Taylor
Autumn reviews this inspirational Australian renovation book.
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When We Were Vikings by Andrew David MacDonald
Rebecca reviews the heartfelt debut novel from Andrew David MacDonald.
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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.
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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.
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Squeeze Me by Carl Hiaasen
Rebecca reviews Squeeze Me, written by Carl Hiaasen and published by Sphere.
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Locke & Key by Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez
Taana reviews the award-winning Locke & Key graphic novel series from Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez.
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From here on, monsters, by Elizabeth Bryer
Rebecca reviews From here on, monsters - the captivating debut novel from Australian author Elizabeth Bryer.
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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.
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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.
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Imaginary Numbers by Seanan McGuire
Dianne reviews Imaginary Numbers, book 9 of the urban fantasy InCryptid series written by Seanan McGuire.
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