Title: Crazy like us: the globalisation of the American psyche
Author: Ethan Watters
Free Press: 2010
Yes, it’s a quite crazy book title. America globalises lots of things, its Hollywood culture, high tech goods, democracy, etc… But this book talks about illness, mental illness that America, along with other western countries, exports to other countries globally. Continue reading
As part of promoting programs for Your digital library, Fast Lane Checkout – self service point is running for every customer at all Parramatta City Libraries. From 15 Nov to 19 Dec 2010, customers who check items out on those fast lanes will automatically enter a draw for winning an eReader – Kobo as the 1st prize, $50 & $20 Borders gift card as 2nd and 3rd prize. It will be drawn on 20 December. Continue reading
Author: Kerry Greenwood
Title: Dead man’s chest
Have you ever read any books by Kerry Greenwood? If not, well, I would strongly recommend you to start with Phryne Fisher. Continue reading
The 1st Wed Reading Group discussed ‘The slap‘ by Australian writer Christos Tsiolkas. The book won 2009 Commonwealth Writers Prize for Best Book, shortlisted for 2009 Miles Franklin Literary Awards and longlisted for Man Booker 2010. It was a good discussion about it. Val sent me the group notes to share with others. Continue reading
Title: Secret daughter
Author: Shilpi Somaya Gowda
Sarah’s pick
“Just as there are two Indias for the rich and the poor, there are two Indias for men and women” Continue reading
