Tag Archives: Writer

Foal’s bread – a book review

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Title: Foal’s bread

Author: Gillian Meares

Katherine’s pick

This is Gillian Meare’s first novel in sixteen years and I am very glad to see the work of such a fine writer resurface.  The Foal’s Bread is a family saga written in a style which is lush and  lyrical.  The story is set in rural NSW during the time between World war 1 and World War 2 and tells the story of the Nancarrow family.  On the surface this is a linear narrative about Noah and Roley Nancarrow,  a young couple who marry and set out to pursue their  dream of winning the High Jump events at the Country Horse Show Circuit which was a popular form of country entertainment at this time,  and thus make their fortunes. Continue reading →

A private life – a book review

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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

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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

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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