Picks of the month
Spotlight: Staff Picks for Summer Reading
Mrs. Gulliver: a novel by Valerie Martin
"A whip-smart tale of punchy women using the systems that have oppressed them to their own advantage. A madam and her new recruit, a blind 19 year old who is shrewd and wise beyond her years, take centre stage on a tropical island in 1954. There’s murder, romance, complexity, alluring charm and powerful grit." Erin PH
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My brother's ashes are in a sandwich bag: a memoir by Michelle Brasier
"Michelle Brasier is an absolutely spellbinding storyteller in her hilarious and wonderfully original memoir, which is grounded in an appreciation that life is short. A book to read in one wonderful rush, and then read again, to recommend to your gal pals and your partner and your uncle's dog!" Kayla
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We solve murders by Richard Osman
"Casting a retired policeman as the central character who solves the murder mystery is a tried and true, if a little tired, trope, but in Osman’s skilful hands, it works. There are more loveable characters in this series – ‘Trouble’, the cat, is my favourite. It’s a happy holiday read that will keep you company without demanding too much concentration." Alison
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Not everything counts ... but everything matters by Ivan Cleary with Andrew Webster
"Ivan Cleary bares all in this memoir about the highs and lows of being a professional NRL coach, ex-player and father to Nathan, currently the best player in NRL today. There is wisdom here for success, and not just for sports fans." Kim
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Funny story by Emily Henry
"Daphne and Miles are an unlikely pair - forced together by the fact that Daphne's fiancé dumped her for Mile's girlfriend - giving her only one week to move out, they initially are living together because it's convenient. Fake dating, opposites attraction, falling for the flatmate, this story carries all these tropes making it an entertaining romantic comedy read." Alice
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Summer Reading Club
Check out these staff picks to kick-start our first-ever Adult Summer Reading Club, Booked All Summer. Booked All Summer is the perfect way to rediscover reading, try new habits, and track your progress. Explore themed lists, log your reads, and post reviews in the Beanstack App. Happy reading!
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Book of the Month: December 2024
Swimming Sydney: A Tale of 52 Swims by Chris Baker
Swimming Sydney is a love letter to the beautiful obsession of swimming in the world’s most beautiful city. Chris Baker writes about his swims at 52 locations over a calendar year that include iconic beaches, municipal pools, harbour baths, tidal rock pools, bushland lakes and a backyard pool.
As he takes his weekly plunges, Baker reflects on friendship, history and family, and how swimming can help us better understand ourselves.
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See the author in person
Join us on Wednesday 15 January at Watsons Bay Library for an evening with Chris Baker. Part of our Sunset Sessions, this event offers wine, canapés, and stories behind Sydney’s best swimming spots - all in a stunning setting.
Arrive early for a swim before the talk! $10, bookings essential.
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