This Wednesday the group discussed the multi award winning book ‘The Boat’ by Nam Le, a collection of seven short stories, which has also been featured in the ‘Get Reading’ free guide ’50 Books you can’t put down’. To see why the book was voted a ‘highly recommended read’ keep reading this post. Continue reading
Category Archives: Australian Authors
Duncan Lay is coming to Parramatta
Duncan Lay is the fantasy author of the trilogy “The Dragon Sword Histories” series including “The Wounded Guardian”, “The Risen Queen”. and “The Radiant Child ” Continue reading
The 2010 Ned Kelly Awards : Winners and Shortlists
Since 2000, the Ned Kelly Awards recognize best crime writers, on both fiction and non fiction genres, in Australia. The 2010 awards have been announced just last month. Here is the shortlists and the winners. Continue reading
The Children’s Book Council of Australia Awards
The Children’s Book Council of Australia has announced its 2010 awards for children’s book. The winner and honour books are categorised into different age groups. Continue reading
Have a blooming good time with celebrity chef, Janelle Bloom
One of Australia’s most-loved food writers, Janelle Bloom will visit Parramatta City Library on Friday 6 August at 1.00pm, to discuss her second cookbook – Fab Food for Family & Friends – and to showcase some of her fool-proof, easy-to-follow recipes. Continue reading