Bailey Prizes (Orange) has announced its fiction longlist. Parramatta City Library has all titles for loan.
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Terry Pratchett – We must walk together
Sir Terry Pratchett, fantasy author and creator of the “Disworld Series” has died aged 66 of Alheimer’s disease. Loved by millions for his irreverent take on life, he satirized politics, religion and anything else he deemed to be flawed and pretensious. Often compared to classic authors like Jonathan Swift and Kurt Vonnegut. He wrote 70 books, his most popular novel being, ironically “Mort”, his “Bromeliad Trilogy” is often regarded by critics and fans alike as works of genius. His career spanned over 40 years and his books where translated into 37 languages, worldwide sales totalled over 70 million volumes. He was Britain’s second most read fantasy author after J.K. Rowling. Continue reading
2014 Aurealis Awards – Finalists
We have more for Sci – Fi and Fantasy readers. Here are the finest titles from these couple of genres by Australian writers:
Nebula Awards
Sci-Fi and fantasy lovers, here are some great reads for you.
The Nebula Awards are voted on, and presented by, active members of Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, Inc. With its 1,500 members, many of the leading writers of science fiction and fantasy, it awards the best in sci-fi and fantasy one of major fiction genres.
What’s to read this weekend
If you’d like to find something to read, then I recommend a few books I’ve been reading:
I am Pilgrim by Terry Hayes – a gripping book about terrorist thread, and appalling crime against humanity.
Lost and found by Brooke Davis – three very different people, a kid, a young woman and an oldman, in searching what they lost.
Year zero: a history of 1945 by Ian Buruma – what happened then? When you read it you know it still makes impact today.
Hopefully that will give you a break from a week long hardwork. Happy reading.