Fiction is the telling of imaginative stories.
You can find both novels and short stories in our collection.
Fiction is shelved alphabetically by author. In some of our libraries fiction is shelved by genre - what kind of book it is, e.g. science fiction. In some, New Zealand fiction is also shelved separately. Ask your local library how their fiction is shelved.
What genres of fiction can I find in the Auckland City Libraries?
You can find the following genres in our libraries. They can be identified by the genre labels on their spines.
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Adventure: action, espionage, and political intrigue |
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Crime: thrillers, murder mysteries & detective stories |
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Fantasy: magic and imaginary worlds |
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Historical: re-creates a period or event in history |
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Historical Romance: re-creates a period or event in history, with a central love story |
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Horror: supernatural spine-chillers |
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Romance: love stories with a happy ending |
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Science Fiction: books based on scientific possibilities |
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Sea Stories: action at sea |
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Westerns: cowboys, Indians and outlaws in the Old West |
We also use the following genre labels:
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New Zealand - New Zealand fiction
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Short stories - short story collections |
Where can I find older titles?
Many older titles are stored in the basement of the Central City Library. Ask for them at a customer services desk, or order them from your local community library or from home via our website.
Where can I find out about new titles and browse lists of recommended books?
Visit our
new and recommended section to find lists of new books, award winners, and other topics.
Does the library have books in languages other than English?
Visit our
community languages collection to find where books in other languages are kept, and to browse our collection.
