The First Wednesday reading club met on 7th March. The book discussed was “ Forbidden lessons in a Kabul guesthouse: the true story of a woman who risked everything to bring hope to Afghanistan” by Suraya Sadeed. This is a biography set amidst some of the most inhospitable conditions in war-torn Taliban-seized Afghanistan. It is an adventure story telling of Sadeed’s inspiring fight to bring aid, education and peace training to Afghan citizens. Continue reading
Book review: Lone Wolf by Jodi Picoult- Sarah P’s pick
Jodi Picoult’s latest book again looks at contemporary issues. This time a man is on life support following a bad car accident and his family has to decide what to do. Should he be kept alive on the slim chance of recovery? Or should life support be switched off and his organs donated to others? Continue reading
Belinda Alexandra
Beloved Australian author Belinda Alexandra is coming to Parramatta City Library.
Belinda Alexandra’s books have sold over 350,000 copies in Australia alone and have been published to wide acclaim in New Zealand and across Europe. Her previous novels include Tuscan Rose, White Gardenia, Wild Lavender and Silver Wattle. Continue reading
Futuretainment – a review
Author: Mike Walsh
Title: Futuretainment: yesterday the world changes, now it’s your turn
Debbie’s pick
I’ve just finished reading “Futuretainment: yesterday the world changes, now it’s your turn” by Mike Walsh. The book was recommended to me by my son’s partner who is in her 3rd year studying a Communications degree and, while the book was one of her texts, she assured me it was easy to read and a great explanation of the trends in technology and entertainment – and she was right!!! Continue reading
Book Review Competition
Win a great prize and get your review posted on this blog!
Tell us in 60 words or less “The book I love above all others”.
Entries close Thursday 1 March 2012. Forms available at the Enquiries desk at Parramatta Library, please return your review to the Enquiries desk.