E.L Doctorow, author of several celebrated historical fiction works, such as Ragtime, died on July 21.
President Barrack Obama had this to say on twitter: “E.L. Doctorow was one of America’s greatest novelists. His books taught me much, and he will be missed.”
Revisit his works or discover them for the first time. We have several copies of his work at Parramatta Library. Click here.
Keeping in theme with the season at the moment the Parra Reads Recipe Club discussed all things warm and comfy.
Anne shared her recipe for Chicken and Veggie Soup which everyone couldn’t wait to try.
We also discussed some of our favourite cooking shows and DVD’s. Jamie of course was a favourite along with River Cottage. But it was nice to hear so many Australian Chefs and television shows mentioned, like Justine Schofield (Everyday Gourmet) Good Chef Bad Chef and Poh Ling Yeow’s new show Poh & Co.
I am looking forward to Praneeta sharing her recipe for a nice Indian curry for July’s theme of Classics Curries.
Warm your tummy this winter and try cooking the Chicken and Veggie Soup.
Congratulations Sofie Laguna WINNER of the 2015 Miles Franklin Award!
‘Ned was beside me, his messages running easily through him, with space between each one, coming through him like water. He was the go-between, going between the animal kingdom and this one. I watched the waves as they rolled and crashed towards us, one after another, never stopping, always changing. I knew what was making them come, I had been there and I would always know.’ Meet Jimmy Flick. He’s not like other kids – he’s both too fast and too slow. He sees too much, and too little. Jimmy’s mother Paula is the only one who can manage him. She teaches him how to count sheep so that he can fall asleep. She holds him tight enough to stop his cells spinning. It is only Paula who can keep Jimmy out of his father’s way. But when Jimmy’s world falls apart, he has to navigate the unfathomable world on his own, and make things right.
Sofie’s winning book is The eye of the sheep, is a great read. Do yourself a favour and read it today.
If you would like more information on the Miles Franklin Award why not visit the website http://www.milesfranklin.com.au/
Over the last few weeks I have read some great books, some wonderful books and even a book I couldn’t finish; although lots of my colleagues loved it.
My MUST READ picks are
The girl in Times Square – Paullina Simons
This is the first book I have read by Paullina Simons and I really enjoyed it. An overall enjoyable book.
The 3rd book in a Young Adult series and I must say it was just as good as the first two in the series. I will definitely be reading any new books by this author. The two other books in the His Fair Assassin series are: 1 – Grave Mercy 2 – Dark Triumph
I discovered Kylie Kaden last year when I read Kylie’s first book ‘Losing Kate’ which I loved. When I saw that Kylie had a new book out I knew I had to read it as soon as possible. I finished ‘Losing Kate’ in one day and I promised myself I would take my time with ‘Missing You’ but I didn’t I just couldn’t put it down. It was so easy to read and the characters were so easy to get involved with. Even a day later I find myself still thinking about the book.
Missing You is unputdownable!
My ENJOYABLE READS are Continue reading
The Little Coffee Shop of Kabul
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