Are you wondering what to read next or you just want to grab something different to challenge your reading taste? Parramatta City Library’s Autumn/Winter Reads is out. You can get a print copy at any of our branches or see the newsletter here:
Happy reading.
Choose from a selection of great rural/outback romance authors.
Click on the link to open the list – Rural Romance – Reading List
This month the Group read Sarah Thornhill by Kate Grenville.
Book Summary
Sarah Thornhill is the youngest child of William Thornhill, convict-turned-landowner on the Hawkesbury River. She grows up in the fine house her father is so proud of, a strong-willed young woman who’s certain where her future lies. She’s known Jack Langland since she was a child, and always loved him. But the past is waiting in ambush with its dark legacy. There’s a secret in Sarah’s family, a piece of the past kept hidden from the world and from her. A secret Jack can’t live with…
Group Comments
Most of the group enjoyed the book. Some thought that the characters ‘did not speak to them’.
Many, who had read ‘The Secret River’, did not find this book as good. The first book was well researched and well written.
Sarah Thornhill reminded one reader of Mary in ‘The Potato Factory’. But having read ‘Sarah Thornhill’ before ‘The Secret River’ this may have influenced her.
The book brought out the alienation, dispossession, prejudice and the lack of empathy towards indigenous people. The themes of guilt and regret and the family rifts that were caused well portrayed. Some understood that the evil of William Thornhill could not ever be forgiven by his son, Dick. Continue reading
On the 23 April each year countries around the world celebrate International Day of the Book; also know as World Book Day or World Book and Copyright Day.
This yearly event is organised by UNESCO to promote reading, publishing and copyright.
Help celebrate International Book Day by reading a book, buying a book or giving a book.
Here are some great book Library Staff are enjoying this week
