Adult fiction and nonfiction take centre stage in this week’s New Materials display. There are new novels by such popular writers as Peter Robinson, Stella Rimington, Kathy Reichs, Lee Child and Jeffery Deaver … and for those looking for something blood-free, Diane Chamberlain, Fiona Palmer and Karly Lane.
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Love him or hate him, ex-Senator Bob Brown has had a major impact on Australian politics and the national conversation. Read his autobiography “Optimism: reflections on a life of action”.
Can you remember the ultra-marathon runner caught in a major bushfire in the Kimberleys several years ago? She suffered critical burns to 65% of her body but survived. “Everything to Live For” is her story.
There are plenty of novels and nonfiction books on the ‘cruel-husband/partner- murders-lover’ theme but “Love You to Death” is the true-life story of a Victorian woman who tried to murder her husband.
“Philomena” is the book on which was based the very successful film of the same name.
Most people do their research on the Internet now but for those who are still happy with the more traditional route there is a new edition of “People and Places”, a six-volume encyclopedia set offering general information on every country around the world from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe.
In the last week around 120 audio books on cassette and over half of the CDROMs have been weeded. If you are interested in any of these they are for sale on a 3 for $1.00 or make-me-an-offer basis….
Another reminder about the life story writing workshop on 30th September. At the moment we only have five people registered which isn’t really enough. Some of the comments from previous attendees include “I thoroughly enjoyed the Workshop …. From all accounts everyone was very pleased with the workshop … Graeme was a wonderful help...” And two librarians I contacted who have hosted the workshop were also complimentary.
And finally there is a feature on the Housebound service on the Library blog including photos – worth checking out … (just click on the link on the Library’s homepage.)
