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Man Booker Prize Longlist 2017

Posted on 27 July 2017 by admin

This year’s Man Booker Prize longlist has been announced and the following titles are for you to borrow at City of Parramatta Library.

4 3 2 1 (Paul Auster, Faber) Continue reading →

Posted in Awards & Prize Lists, Fiction | Tagged Australian Literary Awards, Man Booker Prize Longlist 2017, Parramatta City Library

Embrace the Cold Rebus Puzzle Week 8

Posted on 25 July 2017 by admin

This book explores the point of view from an animal rather than the standard human centred story – can you guess which one?

Think of your own ‘out of the box’ puzzle to enter our competition.

Posted in Books to Screen, Classic Literature, Competitions, Fiction

The Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Shortlist 2017

Posted on 24 July 2017 by admin

The shortlist for crime writing’s most wanted accolade, the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year, has been announced.

Continue reading →

Posted in Awards & Prize Lists, Fiction, Mystery & Crime | Tagged City of Parramatta Libraries, Literary Awards, The Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Shortlist 2017

In memoriam 200 years – Jane Austen

Posted on 18 July 2017 by admin

Today marks the 200th anniversary of the death of Jane Austen. This wonderful English writer created captivating works that are still being read and enjoyed. To celebrate her life we have ordered new copies of all of her works, why not reserve one now.

Don’t forget to collect your commemorative postcard available free at all our our Library branches.

Posted in Classic Literature, Fiction, Recommended Reading

Embrace the Cold Rebus Puzzle Week 7

Posted on 18 July 2017 by admin

Can you guess the name of this Pulitzer Prize winning book, later adapted into a well known movie?

Why not try creating your own prize winning puzzle for our competition!

Posted in Awards & Prize Lists, Books to Screen, Competitions, Fiction

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