There are a lot new arrivals for young adults. It’s not that hard to find a book that you’d like to read. See what our librarian Katherine’s going to find out
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What’s Happened in the World of Literature
Firstly we’ve heard a bad news regarding the departure of yet another literature figure Ursula K. Le Guin, age 88. I’ve just got her latest book No time to spare: thinking about what matters on my desk.
What’s New? – ANF
Do you feel you’d like to read some serious stuff now? It’s 2018! There are so many interesting books there, better hurry.
Trapped in a closed world: Catholic culture and sexual abuse by Kevin Peoples – well the title says all.
Laugh it up: embrace freedom and experience defiant joy by Candace Payne – ‘the author shares her story of extreme poverty, past trauma, and struggles with self-worth-an how she fought to choose joy in spite of it all. It’s a journey of hope, humor, faith and fresh chances for anyone who longs to live in wonder yet fears they never will. ‘
The uncollected David Rakoff by David Rakoff – the author ‘was one of the most original, delightfully acerbic voices of his generation.’ Continue reading
Best books 2017 Reviewed by Australian Media – 3
Happy 2018!
In this post we continue to present you some good reads by authors internationally and reviewed by Australians media Continue reading
Best books 2017 Reviewed by Australian Media – 2
There are titles by Aussie writers that might not be listed for any literary awards but they’re equally well written. The titles, with their diverse styles and literary fields, reviewed by critics here, you can add any to this year’s City of Parramatta Library Summer Reading Challenges, because they all fit our reading theme: reading Australia.