Recreation

New Titles December 2011 (arrived in November) Audio and Video

CDs

BLUES

Downhearted blues : live at the Cookery, Alberta Hunter

CHRISTMAS

English folk carols, Maddy Prior

CLASSICAL

Campursari, Jonathan Besser.
'Campursari' takes its title from an Indonesian musical term used to describe music that combines Western and gamelan instruments. While Jonathan Besser has worked frequently with gamelan, this is the first time he has written specifically for them, rather than using them (as has been his practice over the years) in improvisational settings.
Octopus, Anthony Richie.
Featuring flautist Alexa Still and The Nevine String Quartet.

COUNTRY

Ready for confetti, Robert Earl Keen
Starlight Hotel, Zoe Muth and the Lost High
Whether nailing an upbeat honky-tonk tune or a slow, sad story-song, Zoe Muth's music is so honest and familiar, you'll wonder why you haven't heard it yet.

JAZZ

Chatter, Amy Rempel
Light my fire, Eliane Elias.
Hushabye Mountain, Stacey Kent.
This beautiful interpretation of the much-loved song from `Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' prompted a renewed and overwhelming interest in the New York born jazz star.

MUSICAL

Gypsy girl : a musical story, as told by Billy T. James. Music by Gary Daverne, story and words by Ruth Hamilton.
These musical stories were written specifically for performances by

POPULAR

Johnny boy would love this-- : a tribute to John Martyn, John Martyn.
British Icon John Martyn's legacy is reimagined by 30 Artists on Johnny Boy Would Love This...a Tribute to John Martyn. Among the contributors are David Gray, Paolo Nutini, Beck, Swell Season, and Robert Smith, Snow Patrol, Joe Bonamassa, Lisa Hannigan, Beth Orton and Phil Collins.
The best of Lipstick on your collar,
50 rock 'n roll hits from the 50s & 60s..."C'mon Everybody", "Be Bop a Lula, "Rubber Ball, "Blueberry Hill, "Shakin' All Over, "Blue Suede Shoes and many more.
Three feathers, Amiria Grenell
'Three Feathers' was recorded at Amiria Grenell's family farm at Whitecliffs, with brother Redford on drums and Brent Thompson on bass, and also at Ian McAllister's studio.
A woman's heart : then & now.,
After hours. The collection : northern soul masters : from the vaults of Atlantic, Atco, Loma, Reprise & Warner Bros. records 1965-1974.,
This ultimate 'best of' spans the legendary 'After Hours' series, picking the best, most funky, soulful and rare tracks to give the listener a truly authentic Northern Soul experience.
Take me to the river : a southern soul story 1961-1977.,
This impressive CD documenting the 1960s/'70s glory days of Southern soul balances expertly between classic tunes by big-name artists and lost gems by cult favourites.
Ultimate pop princesses.,
Includes songs from Duffy, Pixie Lott, Katy Perry, Jessie J, Lady Gaga and many more.
The sea, Melanie C.
The fifth solo album from the artist formerly known as Sporty Spice.
Without the paper, Bella Kalolo
One of Wellington's best kept secrets, amazing soul singer Bella Kalolo releases her debut solo album.
300 days at sea, Heather Nova.
Heather's eighth studio album marks a return to the full band sound Heather used on 'Oyster' and 'Siren'; reuniting her with the original musicians and production team from that period.

ROCK

A fistful of Doo-Riffs, The Drab Doo Riffs
Auckland's favourite intergalactic surf punk hillbillies, The Drab Doo Riffs, fronted by Supergroove man Karl Steven.
By invitation only : live in Nashville, Lindsey Buckingham
Live in Japan ; live in Houston, Leon Russell
Music & the city : London/Paris//New York/Berlin : the coolest selection for music lovers,
Seeds we sow, Lindsey Buckingham
With the release of his sixth solo album 'Seeds We Sow', legendary Fleetwood Mac songwriter and guitarist Lindsey Buckingham has created some of the most personal and intimate lyrics and songs of his storied and award-winning career.
Soundtrack from the film More, Pink Floyd
The piper at the gates of dawn, Pink Floyd
The revolution at Space : ten years at Space :, Carl Cox
Includes tracks by Green Velvet, Loco Dice, Yousef, Eric Prydz & Steve Angello, Josh Wink, JorisVoorn, Jon Rundell, Marco Bailey, Guti and many more.
Welcome 2 my nightmare, Alice Cooper
Recorded with longtime collaborator Bob Ezrin, featuring guests Dennis Dunaway, Michael Bruce, Neal Smith, Steve Hunter and Ke$ha.
A kind of magic, Queen.
A saucerful of secrets, Pink Floyd.
City of vultures, Rise to Remain.
A dramatic, blistering, melodic and hugely ambitious album from an exciting new bands in Britain.
Clubbers guide. Spring 2011.,
Coming home, Jazzanova.
David Rodigan's dubwize shower.,
Hotel Costes. 15, [compiled] by Stephane Pompougnac.
In the grace of your love, Rapture.
Together with French producer Philippe Zdar they have crafted and shaped a bold, euphoric recording.
Moonfire, Boy & Bear.
Already armed with a swag of accolades including the 2010 Triple J Unearthed award, Rolling Stone's 'Artist to Watch' award and a top 5 inclusion in the Triple J Hottest 100, Boy & Bear found themselves perfectly placed to take things to the next level for their debut full-length effort, 'Moonfire'.
Obscured by clouds, Pink Floyd.
Oh, colour, Alizarin Lizard.
From Dunedin. Known for their intoxicatingly rambunctious live show
Rising from the rubble.,
32 tracks of Kiwi hard rock and metal at its finest! All proceeds from the compilation go to the Red Cross Earthquake Appeal
Tableism : the art of mixing food, friends andmusic.,
Serving up choice cuts of soul, electronic, acoustic, ambient and funk flavours.
The division bell, Pink Floyd.
Ummagumma, Pink Floyd.
Vice verses, Switchfoot.
This Grammy Award winning San Diego band first formed in 1996, when Jon Foreman and his brother Tim put the group together with friends from their days at high school. With its play on words, the title of their new album Vice Verses points at its theme: everything has two sides.
Wish you were here, Pink Floyd.
Psycho jukebox, Jon Fratelli.
2011 debut solo album from the former leader of The Fratellis and Codeine Velvet Club. Psycho Jukebox showcases once again Jon Fratelli's prowess of guitar driven songwriting.
World wide rebel songs, Tom Morello the Nightwatchman.
The anticipated follow up to The Nightwatchman project, 'World Wide Rebel Songs' includes "Save the Hammer for the Man", co-written with Ben Harper and featuring Harper on vocals and guitar.

WORLD

Havili, Te Vaka.
Te Vaka at their very best -- traditionally influenced music that is tribal, powerful and rootsy yet melodic, warm, earthy and atmospheric.
Sofrito : tropical discotheque.,
Comprising DJs Hugo Mendez and Frankie Francis alongside The Might Crime Minister, Sofrito has become one of the leading party collectives in the field of Afro, Caribbean and Latin music over the last three years.
Omara & Chucho., Omara Portuondo
A set of unhurried Latin ballads where Portuondo's husky delivery and phrasing is amplified and elucidated by Valdés' lush, grand chords.

DVDs

COMEDY

Miranda. Series 2,
Miranda Hart, Patricia Hodge, Tom Ellis, etc.

Fiction

Hell is for heroes, Directed by Don Siegel
War story with Steve McQueen, James Coburn and Fess Parker.
Hula girls, Directed by Lee San-Il
Japanese film about a small town building a Hawaiian village tourist attraction.
Hurricane season, Directed by Tim Story
Inspiring story of a basketball coach with Forest Whitaker and Isaiah Washington.
Kings of the sun, Directed by J. Lee Thompson
Life in the Mayan civilisation epic with Yul Brynner and George Chakiris.
Lonely are the brave, Directed by David Miller
Elegiac classic western fromk 1962 with Kirk Douglas and Gena Rowlands.
Madame X, Directed by David Lowell Rich
Tear jerker with Lana Turner, Keir Dullea and John Forsythe.
Mister Lonely, Directed by Harmony Kormine
With Diego Luna, Samantha Morton, James Fox, Werner Herzog and Anita Pallenberg.
Music of the heart, Directed by Wes Craven
Inspirational drama with Meryl Streep, Gloria Estegan and Aidan Quinn.
Never let me go, Directed by Mark Romanek
Adaptation of the Kazuo Ishiguro novel with Keira Knightley, Carey Mulligan and Charlotte Rampling.
Night and the city, Directed by Jules Dassin
Film noir from 1950 with Richard Widmark, Gene Tierney and Googie Withers.
Nightmare Alley, Directed by Edmund Goulding
Film noir from 1947 with Tyrone Power and Joan Blondell.
Phantom lady, Directed by Robert Siodmak
Film noir with Franchot Tone and Ella Raines.
Red like the sky, Directed by Cristiano Bortone.
Italian film about a Tuscan boy who loses his sight in an accident.
Someone I loved, A film by Zabou Breitman
Adapted from the novel by Anna Gavalda, a French film with Daniel Auteuil.
Summer hours, Written and directed by Olivier Assayas
Beautiful looking French film with Juliette Binoche.
The band wagon, Directed by Vincente Minnelli
Classic musical comedy with Fred Astaire and Cyd Charisse.
The company men, Written and directed by John Wells
Story about men dealing in downsizing in America today with Kevin Costner, Ben Affleck, Tommy Lee Jones and Chris Cooper.
The last sunset, Directed by Robert Aldrich
Western with Kirk Douglas, Rock Hudson and Dorothy Malone.
The Mambo Kings, Directed by Arne Glimcher
With Antonio Banderas and Armand Assante.
The promise, Directed by Gilbert Cates
Kathleen Quinlan and Stephen Collins.
The woman in the window, Directed by Fritz Lang
Crime thriller from 1944 with Edward G. Robinson, Joan Bennett and Raymond Massey.
The yellow handkerchief, Directed by Udayan Prasad
With Kristin Stewart, William Hurt and Maria Bello.
True grit, Directed by Joel & Ethan Coen
Second version of the Charles Portis novel with Jeff Bridges and Matt Damon.
Where the sidewalk ends, Directed by Otto Preminger
With Dana Andrews, Gene Tierney and Karl Malden.
Don't worry I'm fine, A film by PhilippeLioret.
French film about twins with current French big name Melanie Laurent.
A handful of dust, Directed by Charles Sturridge.
Adaptation of Evelyn Waugh's novel with James Wilby, Judi Dench and Kristin Scott Thomas.

Non-fiction

What Darwin never knew: the science of evolution, Based on books by Sean B. Carroll
A good man, Directed by Safina Uberoi
Australian documentary about an Australian farmer, his quadriplegic wife and their brothel.
His & hers, Directed by Ken Wardrop.
Irish director's documentary about his mother.
La danse : le Ballet de l'Opera de Paris, Directed by Frederick Wiseman
Last paradise, A film by Clive Neeson.
Pioneering adventures in the world of extreme sports.
Live at Montreux, 2010, Gary Moore
Original performances from the Montreux Jazz Festival over a number of years.
The brain that changes itself, Written by Norman Doidge and Mikke Sherrin.
Dr. Norman Doidge examines the vast expanse of the brain's potential
The Buddha, Directed by David Grubin
Narrated by Richard Gere.
The first cry, Directed by Gilles de Maistre
Documentary on the bith of a baby.
Wild coasts, Craig Potton.
Pop : the conspiracy of popular culture /written, produced and directed by Aaron Keown.,
Britain's royal weddings, 1923-2005.,
The cosmos : a beginner's guide., Presented by Adam Hart-Davis
Lyndey & Blair's taste of Greece,
Artistic traveller,
A trip to the Louvre and other great art places.
102 minutes that changed America.,
Chronological record of the World Trade centre attacks. Originally made for the History Channel.
Dunedin : unforgettable.,
The natural history and heritage places of Dunedin.

Talking Books

A cameo role, Sarah Grazebrook.

ADVENTURE

Adenaline [electronic resource (Playaway)], Jeff Abbott.
Follow me home(MP3), Patrick Bishop.
On a making tide(MP3), David Donachie.
The Moscow Club, Joseph Finder.
The main chance(MP3), Colin Forbes.
The black jackals, Iain Gale.
Field grey [electronic resource (Playaway)], Philip Kerr.
Dragoons, Garry Douglas Kilworth.
Smiley's people, John Le Carre.
Dive in the sun [electronic resource (Playaway)], Douglas Reeman.
The iron pirate, Douglas Reeman.
The wreckage, Michael Robotham.
Games traitors play [electronic resource (Playaway)], Jon Stock.

FANTASY

Bearers of the black staff [electronic resource (Playaway)], Terry Brooks.

FICTION

An Amish Christmas : December in Lancaster County, Beth Wiseman ... [et al.].
You can't do both, Kingley Amis.
The look of love, Judy Astley.
Flaubert's parrot [electronic resource (Playaway)], Julian Barnes.
The darling buds of May, H.E. Bates.
Smut : two unseemly stories, Alan Bennett.
The absolutist, John Boyne.
Before I knew you [electronic resource (Playaway)], Amanda Brookfield.
Truth to tell, Mavis Cheek.
Notwithstanding [electronic resource (Playaway)], Louis De Bernieres.
My cousin Rachel [electronic resource (Playaway)], Daphne Du Maurier.
The flight of the falcon, Daphne du Maurier.
Marrying off Mother & other stories, Gerald Durrell.
In the sea there are crocodiles, Fabio Geda.
My last duchess, Daisy Goodwin.
Travels with my aunt, Graham Greene.
These things hidden, Heather Gudenkauf.
Marking time [electronic resource (Playaway)], Elizabeth Jane Howard.
The summer without men, Siri Hustvedt.
Mini shopaholic [electronic resource (Playaway)], Sophie Kinsella.
The virgin and the gypsy, D.H. Lawrence.
Trapped, Freda Lightfoot.
Afterwards, Rosamund Lupton.
Sister [electronic resource (Playaway)], Rosamund Lupton.
Confinement(MP3), Katharine McMahon.
Snowdrops [electronic resource (Playaway)], A.D. Miller.
Don't tell Alfred [electronic resource (Playaway)], Nancy Mitford.
Love is on the air [electronic resource (Playaway)], Jane Moore.
The last weekend, Blake Morrison.
Stand by me, Sheila O'Flanagan.
The house of dust and dreams, Brenda Reid.
The jewel in the crown [electronic resource (Playaway)], Paul Scott.
Ancestral vices, Tom Sharpe.
Rescue, Anita Shreve.
Of mice and men [electronic resource (Playaway)], John Steinbeck.
Barchester Towers [electronic resource (Playaway)], Anthony Trollope.
Eleven [electronic resource (Playaway)], Mark Watson.
Jumping the queue, Mary Wesley.
Healing hearts : three Amish novellas, Beth Wiseman.

HISTORICAL

A wayside tavern, Norah Lofts.
The lion wakes, Robert Low.
My name is Mary Sutter, Robin Oliveira.
The unseen, Katherine Webb.

HORROR

Bite me : a love story, Christopher Moore.

MYSTERY

After the first death, Lawrence Block.
After the first death(MP3), Lawrence Block.
Bones under the beach hut(MP3), written and read by Simon Brett.
Where the bodies are buried, Chris Brookmyre.
Miracle cure, Harlan Coben.
The family, Martina Cole.
The cuckoo's child, Marjorie Eccles.
Wicked appetite(MP3), Janet Evanovich.
Deadly reunion(MP3), Geraldine Evans.
The hanging shed, Gordon Ferris.
The fatal touch, Conor Fitzgerald.
The caller, Karin Fossum.
Forfeith, Dick Francis.
Suffer the children, Sara Fraser.
Live to tell(MP3), Lisa Gardner.
Sleep like the dead, Alex Gray.
A bone to pick, Charlaine Harris.
Hanging hill, Mo Hayder.
Murder my neighbour, Veronica Heley.
Secrets to the grave(MP3), Tami Hoag.
Lord Mullion's secret, Michael Innes.
Hotwire(MP3), Alex Kava.
Inspector Ghote breaks an egg, H.R.F. Keating.
the poison tree, Erin Kelly.
Stagestruck, Peter Lovesey.
Trick of the dark [electronic resource (Playaway)], Val McDermid.
Dandy Gilver and an unsuitable day for a murder, Catriona McPherson.
Dublin dead, Gerard O'Donovan.
206 bones, Kathy Reichs.
Constable over the hill, Nicholas Rhea.
You belong to me(MP3), Karen Rose.
The nine tailors [electronic resource (Playaway)], Dorothy L. Sayers.
Fallen, Karin Slaughter.
The comfort of Saturdays, Alexander McCall Smith.
Witness(MP3), Cath Staincliffe.
Naked to the hangman [sound recording (MP3), Andrew Taylor.
The quarry, Johan Theorin.
Sherlock Holmes and the ghosts of Bly : and other new adventures of the great detective, Donald Thomas.
Sherlock Holmes and the king's evil : and other new adventures of the great detective, Donald Thomas.
The broken circle(MP3), Shirley Wells.

Non-fiction

The 33, Jonathan Franklin.
Fagogo : fables from Samoa in Samoan and English, collected, arranged and translated by Richard Moyle.
Chapters from my autobiography, Mark Twain.
Selections from the collected verse of A.B. Paterson.,
Much ado about nothing, William Shakespeare.
Faulks on fiction : a story of the novel in 28 characters, Sebastian Faulks.
To a mountain in Tibet, Colin Thubron.
Bedpans & bobby socks, Barbara Fox and Gwenda Gofton.
Droving down the Cooper. Part I : a saddlemaker's yarns, Col Hood.
Droving down the Cooper. Part II : a saddlemaker's yarns, Col Hood.

ROMANCE

The Viscount's scandalous return, Anne Ashley.
The Earl's untouched bride, Annie Burrows.
A night, a secret-- a child, Miranda Lee.

SAGA

Only time will tell(MP3), Jeffrey Archer.
The rainbow years(MP3), Rita Bradshaw.
Memories of you, Benita Brown.
The beauty chorus, Kate Lord Brown.
The ragged heiress, Dilly Court.
The woman he loved before(MP3), Dorothy Koomson.
Henry's sisters, Cathy Lamb.
No turning back(MP3), Susan Lewis.
Pearl, Deirdre Purcell.

SCIENCE FICTION

Star wars, fate of the Jedi. Ascension, Christie Golden.

WESTERN

How the West was won, Louis L'Amour.
Reilly's luck, Louis L'Amour.