Category Archives: Science Fiction

Aurealis Awards 2022

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The Aurealis Awards were established in 1995 by Chimaera Publications, the publishers of Aurealis magazine, to recognise the achievements of Australian science fiction, fantasy and horror writers. The awards originally comprised four categories: science fiction, fantasy, horror, and young adult. A fifth category for children’s fiction was added in 2001. The YA and children’s categories cover works in all three speculative fiction genres. The list of finalists and winners have increased the profile of Australian science fiction, fantasy, and horror, and provide an essential reading list for anyone interested in these genres.

The 2022 Shortlist titles are below, the winners for each category will be announced on Saturday 28 May. Why not borrow and read one or more before the award ceremony and see if you can pick the winner(s)!

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Goodreads Best Books of 2021

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Announcing the winners of the 13th Annual Goodreads Choice Awards, a major book award decided by readers. Congratulations to the best books of the year! Why not reserve one or more titles now and see if you agree with the votes. We have all of the winners of the categories below and many of the nominees. With so many titles to choose from you are sure to find something to read this Summer.

  • Fiction
  • Mystery & Thriller
  • Historical Fiction
  • Fantasy
  • Romance
  • Science Fiction
  • Horror
  • Humour
  • Non Fiction
  • Memoir & Autobiography
  • History & Biography
  • Graphic Novels & Comics
  • Debut Novel
  • Young Adult Fiction
  • Young Adult Fantasy & Science Fiction
  • Middle Grade & Children’s

Celebrating Science 2021

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Link to Science related ebooks to borrow

Did you know that this is National Science Week (14-22 August)? There are many events across Australia to help celebrate the wonder of Science and the accomplishments of scientists. Why not become a citizen scientist and help advance the understanding of our world and help our scientists? Visit National Science Week for more information.

If you want to know what is going on more locally then visit Discover Parramatta for Parramatta centric events. Although the libraries are closed that doesn’t stop you from reading one of the many science related eBooks we have available for both kids and adults from science facts to science fiction. For an easy to browse selection of titles simply click on the picture above to start borrowing one now.

Happy National Science Week!

All About Books Winter 2021

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Welcome to the Winter 2021 edition of All About Books. Once again there is a wonderful range of fiction and non fiction books being published for adults and teens from best selling and debut authors. The always popular Staff Picks make an appearance and news of our upcoming author talks are on page 43. Many of the titles are available as ebooks while those that aren’t can be added to your to be borrowed pile when we re-open. Happy Reading!

All About Books Autumn 2021

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Welcome to the somewhat belated Autumn edition of our reading suggestions guide. Just like our previous editions this one is packed full of an amazing array of titles being published for adults and teens this Season. There is sure to be something for everyone regardless of their reading tastes with fiction, non fiction, young adult, debut authors and our ever popular staff picks to choose from.

Printed copies will soon be at your local branch of the City of Parramatta Libraries or for those who can’t wait simply download your copy now and reserve titles that grab your attention by clicking on the book cover. Don’t forget to check out the news of our upcoming online author talks including a very special 1960s inspired ‘watch at the library’ event.
As always Happy Reading!