Our group enjoyed discussions of various books on many topics in March.
The Unbelieved by Vikki Patrakis was again mentioned. The Friends of the Library have contributed to the cost of having Vikki visit the Library in the near future, a very popular writer.
Australian author Natasha Lester wrote The Three Lives of Alex St. Pierre 1943 New York PR Wizard Alix was recruited into US Intelligence in Paris, following the War she became involved with the fashion house Christian Dior. Natasha researches and writes well. Award winning book Solitary: An autobiography Albert Woodfox spent 4 decades in solitary confinement in Angola Prison, Louisiana USA for a crime he didn’t commit, eventually freed, the laws on solitary confinement were assessed worldwide.
On a lighter note was The Woman Next Door by Australian author Liz Byrski a story of lasting friendships and love. Award winning Journalist Grantley Kieza has written some wonderful historical memoirs about Mathew Flinders, Joseph Banks, an incredible self taught Botanist, Banjo Patterson to mention a few, a worthwhile read.
Enjoyed by our reader, was a biography of actor Liz Taylor, who although obsessed with fine jewellery, also supported AIDS patients. Short magazine articles from various sources provided talking points in our group. Moira commented that the authors of these articles research their subject thoroughly.
The Taste of Success the Cadbury story which then led into Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, another item of interest was by David Campbell, To Drum or not to Drum.
In the 1950’s a six year old boy and his family moved from Melbourne to Perth where a serial killer randomly murdered eight people, thirty years later as a journalist Robert Drewe has written about these murders in The Shark Net.
Always worth the read Kathy Reichs wrote The Bone Collection, four novellas in this book. Anne had read some interesting books Back to Banka by Georgina Banks, searching for the truth about the wartime massacre on the Island of Banka.
Following a theme were Ghosts of the Orphanage by Christine Kenneally, Convicts Orphans by Lucy Frost and Tell No One by Brendan Watkins. Amy Tan writes well, and this one is no exception The Bone Setters Daughter..
Helen recommended The Australian Book of Great Trials by Jeremy Stoljar and a crime story Reykjavik by Katrin Jakobsdottir. Judy Nunn’s latest offering Black Sheep was recommended as was Last Seen Alive by Claire Douglas.
Finishing on a lighter note was Patron Saint of Lost Dogs by Nick Trout.
As our April meeting falls on Easter Monday please text me if anyone would like to meet.
Geraldine
The Unbelieved by Vikki Patrakis was again mentioned. The Friends of the Library have contributed to the cost of having Vikki visit the Library in the near future, a very popular writer.
Australian author Natasha Lester wrote The Three Lives of Alex St. Pierre 1943 New York PR Wizard Alix was recruited into US Intelligence in Paris, following the War she became involved with the fashion house Christian Dior. Natasha researches and writes well. Award winning book Solitary: An autobiography Albert Woodfox spent 4 decades in solitary confinement in Angola Prison, Louisiana USA for a crime he didn’t commit, eventually freed, the laws on solitary confinement were assessed worldwide.
On a lighter note was The Woman Next Door by Australian author Liz Byrski a story of lasting friendships and love. Award winning Journalist Grantley Kieza has written some wonderful historical memoirs about Mathew Flinders, Joseph Banks, an incredible self taught Botanist, Banjo Patterson to mention a few, a worthwhile read.
Enjoyed by our reader, was a biography of actor Liz Taylor, who although obsessed with fine jewellery, also supported AIDS patients. Short magazine articles from various sources provided talking points in our group. Moira commented that the authors of these articles research their subject thoroughly.
The Taste of Success the Cadbury story which then led into Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, another item of interest was by David Campbell, To Drum or not to Drum.
In the 1950’s a six year old boy and his family moved from Melbourne to Perth where a serial killer randomly murdered eight people, thirty years later as a journalist Robert Drewe has written about these murders in The Shark Net.
Always worth the read Kathy Reichs wrote The Bone Collection, four novellas in this book. Anne had read some interesting books Back to Banka by Georgina Banks, searching for the truth about the wartime massacre on the Island of Banka.
Following a theme were Ghosts of the Orphanage by Christine Kenneally, Convicts Orphans by Lucy Frost and Tell No One by Brendan Watkins. Amy Tan writes well, and this one is no exception The Bone Setters Daughter..
Helen recommended The Australian Book of Great Trials by Jeremy Stoljar and a crime story Reykjavik by Katrin Jakobsdottir. Judy Nunn’s latest offering Black Sheep was recommended as was Last Seen Alive by Claire Douglas.
Finishing on a lighter note was Patron Saint of Lost Dogs by Nick Trout.
As our April meeting falls on Easter Monday please text me if anyone would like to meet.
Geraldine
