Sarah P’s pick
This book covers a year on a street in Bondi. It is 1948 and the street, as well as Australia, is being transformed by the arrival of refugees from Europe. It starts with bonfires and crackers to celebrate Empire Day. The Australian born families enjoy the communal atmosphere and fireworks while the sounds and smells trigger bad memories for the survivors of war. Continue reading
Last Tuedsay the reading group gathered at Parramatta Library for their first meeting in 2012. They’d just finished their reading “People of the book” by Geraldine Brooks. Continue reading
Lynn Jenkins is a registered clinical psychologist and co-owner of the LifeMatters psychology practice in Newcastle, NSW. She also writes for Sunny Days parenting magazine. Continue reading
The First Wednesday Reading Group came to meet each other right after the new year. This time they discussed the book “There should be more dancing” by Rosalie Ham. Continue reading
Here is a summer present from Parramatta City Library to all book lovers.
Summer is a holiday and festive season. Why not borrow a book from the library and head to the beach?
Click this summer reading 2011