A private life – a book review

Author: Michael Kirby

Title: A Private Life

Yan and Katherine’s pick

Michael Kirby was a talented kid who grew up   in Concord, then  a working class suburb.  He was educated  in the  Public school system, gaining entry into the OC class in Summer Hill Public school,   then went  on to  the selective Fort Street High. His was very Sydneyand indeed, the book gives a very private life. Continue reading

Outrage – a book review

Title: Outrage

Author: Arnaldur Indridason

 Yan’s pick

This is the latest translation of Arnaldur Indridason’s novel. The main characters, however, mainly shifted from Detective Erlendur to a female Detective Elinborg. Elinborg worked with Erlendur in previous titles, but this time she’s on her own. Continue reading

Summer Reading 2011-12

Here is a  summer present from Parramatta City Library to all book lovers.

Summer is a holiday and festive season. Why not borrow a book from the library and head to the beach?

Click this summer reading 2011

Remember me – a review

Title: Remember Me?

Author: Sophie Kinsella

Jenny’s pick

Imagine waking up to discover you don’t recognize your life.

Lexi Smart wakes up in aLondonhospital after a car accident thinking she has a boyfriend called “loser Dave”. She is a sale associate in flooring, and has just missed her father’s funeral. Then she realizes she has lost 3 years of memory and is amazed to find she now has the perfect life. Continue reading