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Good Reading

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GR 12Wonder what to read in this hot summer? Good Reading magazine provides fantastic reviews, author interviews and book recommendations. I can’t wait to see the Dec issue to come out. So stay tuned.

In Dec issue Aussie favourite Fiona McIntosh is back with The Perfumer’s Secret and an article she wrote for GR about her research trips to France, during which she crafted her own fragrance. Professor Robert Power, an award-winning short story writer and acclaimed novelist, tells us about his latest semi-fantastical offering Tidetown and his work in Zimbabwe that inspired his characters. We’re joined by Peter Garrett, who takes us on a tour of his bookshelf, and we also dip into a conversation with one of the world’s most fascinating scientists. Leaf through our reviews and Summer Reading Guide to find your next book to enjoy in the sunshine, and for dog lovers, we’ve got two canine-themed articles featuring posing French bulldogs and a labrador detective called Monty.

To access the Nov issue of GR, click here & type in your Parramatta City Library card number and password.  Enjoy reading and stay cool.

 

2015 IMPAC Shortlist

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IMPACWhen talking about reading diversity, the International IMPAC Dublin Award truly reflects the fiction works from world literature for the past 20 years. Nominated by public libraries around the world, the IMPAC Award is presented annually for a fiction work written in English or translated into English. The Award is an initiative of Dublin City Council the municipal government of Dublin which now retains full ownership of the award. The Award aims to promote excellence in world literature.

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2015 CBCA Awards Shortlist

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The Children’s Book Council of Australia has announced its 2015 Book of the Year shortlist for children and young adults.

This year The CBCA celebrates its 70th anniversary and it certainly has made its mark in the children’s literary landscape in Australia.

Please follow this link to see the full list of titles. Parramatta City Library welcomes you to reserve those titles and also invite you and your kids to participate our library’s reading activities.

Quick News – 2015 Hugo Awards Finalists

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hugo_smThe Hugo awards have presented the world best science fiction titles and this year’s finalists have been announced recently. Worldcon, World Science Fiction Convention, will decide the winners for each category.  You can go to the following link to find the all finalists for each category.

http://www.thehugoawards.org/hugo-history/2015-hugo-awards/

(Please note : “Hugo Award” and The Hugo Award Logo are service marks of the World Science Fiction Society, an unincorporated literary society.)