Nina Bawden, a British author died at age 87 in 22 Aug this year. The following list is what she wrote for both adults and children in her long writing life. She was shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 1987 and the Lost Man Booker Prize in 2010. She is part of a select group to have both judged and been shortlisted for the Booker Prize. Continue reading
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Bryce Courtenay
Best selling author Bryce Courtenay, 79, has been diagnosed with terminal gastric cancer and expects to have only some months left to live.
His next forthcoming book Jack of Diamonds will be his last and is due out this November.
Paul Horner
What heppens when the job you love ultimately becomes a living nightmare?
Paul, 38, is an ex-senior constable who served 11 years with the NSW Police Force in Mount Druitt, Cabramatta, Bourke and Byron Bay. Paul said. “It is about trusting others with your life and others trusting you with theirs.” Continue reading
Sandy Bröcking – Author of the month
Come to Parramatta Library on Wednesday 15th August 2012 1pm – 2pm to hear Sandy Bröcking talk about her latest book.
Think Smart & Lose Weight is an innovative health plan and practical guide for people with diet related issues who want to lose weight and are serious about keeping it off.
No more counting calories and living by the scale, it’s about making small daily changes for a healthier lifestyle.
Sandy Bröcking’s inspiring story is based on her own personal experience and working in the health profession for over 17 years. This innovative health plan is for those who want to lose weight on a daily basis without being forced into a rigorous, radical or expensive diet regime.
Bookings Required
Contact:Parramatta City Library on 9806 5159
Cost: Free
Jasper Jones – a book review
Title: Jasper Jones
Author: Craig Silvey
Jenny’s pick
On a sweltering summer night in an Australian country town, 13 year old Charlie Bucktin is startled by a knock on his bedroom window. Jasper Jones is the outcast of the town who desperately needs Charlie’s help. Charlie barely knows Jasper, but trusts him enough to climb out into the night and follow Jasper deep into the bush. What he finds is shocking and alarming, but what Jasper asks Charlie to help him do will put a brick in Charlie’s stomach that will not shift. Continue reading