Tag Archives: book recommendations

The Casual Vacancy

Posted on 2 January 2013 by

The Casual Vacancy by J.K Rowling.  Post by Robyne55. On the inside cover of this book it says the work of a story-teller like no other and there is no truer truth. Once again Rowling has written a remarkable tale. … Continue reading →

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Billy Lynn’s satirical look at life, war and everything.

Posted on 25 October 2012 by

Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk – with a title that gives nothing away about the content of the novel – is an amusing and wicked satire of middle America and the American War in Iraq.  Billy Lynn is with the … Continue reading →

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The Night Circus

Posted on 26 June 2012 by

The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. Post by Jackie from the Southport Branch library. Le Cirque des Reves (the circus of dreams) appears without warning and operates from nightfall to dawn in tones of black and white. The tents, displays … Continue reading →

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Mrs Echidna’s Dilemma by Betty Johnston reviewed by Jill Smith

Posted on 26 June 2012 by

Mrs Echidna’s Dilemma  Author: Betty Johnston  http://mrsechidna.com/ Publisher: Self Published This is a delightful story that gives the children reading it, with their parents, a wonderful sensory experience. The story pages are raised cardboard designs to touch, the information about … Continue reading →

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‘Poppy’ Our Australian Girl series by Gabrielle Wang reviewed by Jill Smith

Posted on 16 April 2012 by

Titles: Meet Poppy – Poppy at Summerhill – Poppy and the Thief – Poppy Comes Home  Author: Gabrielle Wang http://www.gabriellewang.com/ Publisher: Puffin Books It’s 1864 and Poppy lives at Bird Creek Mission near Echuca. She hates life there, only her brother Gus, … Continue reading →

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Gunnedah Hero by Clancy Tucker reviewed by Jill Smith

Posted on 24 February 2012 by

Book Review -By Jill Smith©Jan12 Title: Gunnedah Hero -Author: Clancy Tucker Publisher: Morris Publishing Australia Gunnie Danson Is a fourteen year old boy, who hates school. His assignment on the drought and how it affects farms, promises to be dull, … Continue reading →

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Stars, Cars and Infamy : 100 stories of the bad, the daft and the deadly

Posted on 22 February 2012 by

Stars, Cars & Infamy: 100 stories of the bad, the daft and the deadly, by Martin Buckley. Reviewed by Lloyd. This book is full of the weird and wonderful stories of celebrities and their cars. Each entry is supported by … Continue reading →

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Siren

Posted on 22 February 2012 by

Siren by Tara Moss Review by Jennifer, Southport Branch Not one to usually read crime thrillers, I was absolutely captivated by Siren. I had watched Tara Moss being interviewed once and was enthralled as to what lengths she goes to … Continue reading →

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Agatha Raisin and the Day the Floods Came by M. C. Beaton

Posted on 30 December 2011 by

 Agatha Raisin and the Day the Floods Came  by M. C. Beaton. Post by Trish Lark from Southport Open Book Club.   I’m just finishing reading a light, humorous book titled “Agatha Raisin and the Day The Floods Came” by M.C … Continue reading →

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Papua by Peter Watt reviewed by Jill Smith

Posted on 9 November 2011 by

In this book Peter has exchanged the rugged and often barren Queensland landscape for the tropical jungle and steamy wildness of the Papua backdrop.  The dangers of native cannibals and tribal culture, surrounding a small outcrop of civilized humanity, creates … Continue reading →

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