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
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
This month, NYR online reading group #NYR12 has LAUGH as the reading theme . If you wonder what to read, here are some adult fiction and non fiction titles suggested by librarians at Parramatta City Library.
Thanh’s pick
I’m completely stunned: a children book – with a blue sticker on the cover, which means a concept book in our library – that begins with: “Mum died this morning…” As far as I know, children’s stories never deals with death, it’s too touchy. So is this a story of a bad dream? I read on, and no, the little boy’s mum is really gone forever. Continue reading
Sarah P’s pick
This book covers a year on a street in Bondi. It is 1948 and the street, as well as Australia, is being transformed by the arrival of refugees from Europe. It starts with bonfires and crackers to celebrate Empire Day. The Australian born families enjoy the communal atmosphere and fireworks while the sounds and smells trigger bad memories for the survivors of war. Continue reading