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The Yearning
The Yearning by Kate Belle Post by Brenda. Romance, chick lit, erotic fiction, sexy seem to be the latest trend for many readers. “The yearning”, a first novel by Kate Belle, has just been released and fits well within this genre. Not … Continue reading
Heaven is for real : a little boy’s astounding story of his trip to heaven and back
Heaven is for real by Todd Burpo, with Lynn Vincent. Regardless of whether you believe in the existence of heaven or if you have doubts, Heaven is for Real is an intriguing book – although there is controversy with and … Continue reading
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Tagged Akiane, Angels, biography, Heaven, Near death experiences, Prince of Peace painting
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Night Road
Night Road by Kristin Hannah Book Review by Jennifer Gates, Southport Branch Library This is a novel with resonating themes of love and hope that will captivate the reader. While it is classified as an adult novel, I think it … Continue reading
The Baking Collection – a fabulous book!
The Baking Collection by The Australian Women’s Weekly [food director, Pamela Clark] Post by Joy from Southport Branch Library. This book arrived in the library a short while ago and I fell in love with the dustcover. The dustcover is … Continue reading
The Casual Vacancy
The Casual Vacancy by J K Rowling Post by Kyla. For the first few chapters you may suffer from culture shock. Not only is there no mention of dragons, Muggles or quidditch, it’s even possible that the word … Continue reading
The Hobbit
The Hobbit by J R R Tolkien Post by Kyla. It’s nowhere near as long as any of the Lord of the Rings novels, so please try and read The Hobbit before you see the movie or the DVD! The … Continue reading
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Tagged Bilbo Baggins, books made into films, classic fiction, Hobbit, Lord of the Rings, Tolkien
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Mr Penumbra’s 24-hour bookstore
Mr Penumbra’s 24-hour bookstore by Robin Sloan Post by Kyla. Out of work and with employment standards that lessen as his desperation grows, Clay Jannon starts a new job in a book store unlike any other. Towards the front of … Continue reading
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum Post by Kyla. A few pages in and you might be in for a surprise. If you are familiar with the movie you’ll be expecting Dorothy, in her efforts to protect … Continue reading
The Sea Bed
The Sea Bed by Marele Day post by Jennifer, Southport Branch Library. This novel will appeal to readers who like a ‘quiet’ story. The story is presumably set in Japan, around an Island with a tradition of sea women. While … Continue reading
