The Second Tuesday book group recently met to discuss Tim Winton’s novel Cloudstreet.
All readers found Winton’s writing very engaging and descriptive. The book was very enjoyable to read. Continue reading
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Eleanor wins Library Lovers’ Day Book Review Competition
Eleanor is a year three student from a local public school. She’s a keen reader and illustrator. She’s a regular library user since she was a little girl attending the storytime and is now an avid reader.
Eleanor participated in Parramatta City Library Lovers’ Day Book Review Competition and told us in 60 words ‘the book I love above all others’.
Book club discussion notes: Forbidden lessons in a Kabul guesthouse by Suraya Sadeed
The First Wednesday reading club met on 7th March. The book discussed was “ Forbidden lessons in a Kabul guesthouse: the true story of a woman who risked everything to bring hope to Afghanistan” by Suraya Sadeed. This is a biography set amidst some of the most inhospitable conditions in war-torn Taliban-seized Afghanistan. It is an adventure story telling of Sadeed’s inspiring fight to bring aid, education and peace training to Afghan citizens. Continue reading
Book review: Lone Wolf by Jodi Picoult- Sarah P’s pick
Jodi Picoult’s latest book again looks at contemporary issues. This time a man is on life support following a bad car accident and his family has to decide what to do. Should he be kept alive on the slim chance of recovery? Or should life support be switched off and his organs donated to others? Continue reading
Futuretainment – a review
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