Turia Pitt – Everything to Live For: The Inspirational Story of Turia Pitt
In September 2011,Turia Pitt, a beautiful 25-year-old mining engineer working her dream job in the far north of Western Australia, entered an ultra-marathon race that would change her life forever.
Turia will be visiting Parramatta City Library to give a talk on:
Date: Monday 9 September
Location: Parramatta Library, Civic Place, Parramatta
Time: 6.00pm – 7.00pm
Cost: Free
Bookings: Required 9806 5159
Title – Changeling (Order of Darkness – # 1)
Author – Philippa Gregory
Fiction – Young Adult
Jody’s Pick
I had been wanting to read ‘The Changeling’ since it came out in 2012 and wasn’t disappointed.
Having read a lot of Philippa Gregory’s books I hoped it would be as good and it was. I think it’s a great book for anyone who likes Historical fiction with a little adventure and mystery.
A great book for Young Adults who it’s aimed at.
Once again Philippa Gregory has shown why people eagerly await her new books. I am looking forward to starting the second book in the series as soon as possible.
A GREAT BOOK HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Continue reading
Crime fiction fans, this month is your month, because we’re going to indroduce you a crime writer, an Aussie, Barry Maitland. The author is coming to Parramatta Library on 27 August, and he will talk about his latest title Raven’s eye, from 1 to 2pm. Continue reading
Do you want …..
To start a Book Club?
Library support for your Book Club?
To join a Book Club?
Join us in a free workshop designed to show you tips and tricks for running a fun and successful Book Club.
Learn how to start your own group, how the Library offers Book Club kits to borrow and ways to get the word out there about your Book Club.
Meet other book lovers and potentially find new members for your existing group.
When?
Monday 22 July – 6.30—7.30 pm
AND
Saturday 17 August
2.30—3.30 pm
Bookings required, please call Parramatta Library on 9806 5159.
Are you a fan of crime reads, fictional or other wise? Well, the following titles longlisted (and shortlisted) on this year’s Ned Kelly Awards are the best productions by Australian crime writers. You can click the links to see availability at Parramatta City Library.
Sitting under the sun now, but feel the chill. Continue reading