As the National Year of Reading theme for the month of November is “Cry” we read and discussed two articles relating to this topic. Both articles were very interesting and different. The first article relating to the physiological aspects and medicinal benefits of crying and the second article ponders the best way to say our last goodbye. Continue reading
2nd Tuesday Evening Reading Group read Life of Pi by Yann Martel
At our November meeting for our 2nd Tuesday Evening Reading Group we discussed Life of Pi by Yann Martel
This book was very easy to read. Its descriptive language pulls you into the story and creates amazing images. Continue reading
Julie Braithwaite featured in Good Reading Magazine Blog November 2012
Visit the Good Reading Magazine Blog to read a Q&A page featuring our upcoming lunch hour author talk Julie Brathwaite.
Have you ever had an adventure in your own backyard? In this candid interview Julie speaks about her debut novel Switching Suits, her crazy adventure as a poker shark and what she hopes readers will take away from her book.
Read the full Q& A here: http://www.goodreadingmagazine.com.au/blog/index.cfm
Upcoming free Julie Braithwaite talk Thursday 15th November 2012, 1-2pm @Parramatta City Library. Bookings essential. Phone: 9806 5159
Book Review: Mr Peanut by Adam Ross
Title: Mr Peanut
Author: Adam Ross
Publisher: Random House, 2010
Katherine’s pick
This novel is essentially a Police Proceedural story Continue reading
NYR November Reading Theme ‘Cry’ – 十一月份阅读主题哭泣
全国阅读年接近尾声，但没必要哭泣，除非因为太欣喜，当你意识到你并不需要停止阅读。全国阅读年只是学到老读到老的一部分旅程。 Continue reading