South Burnett Libraries

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Carousel / Brendan Ritchie. Author: Ritchie, Brendan, 1981-, author. -- Amram, Naama, editor. Publisher: North Fremantle, WA : Fremantle Press, 2015. -- Fremantle, Western Australia Fremantle Press, 2015. Review by: Nickless, Judy Mrs on: 7/08/2020 6:31:40 AM Member Rating: I loved this creepy little book! Such a random find while shelf checking at work. I am going to have a book hangover for a day or two.
All that happened at number 26 / Denise Scott. Author: Scott, Denise Margaret, 1955- Publisher: Prahran, Vic. : Hardie Grant Books, 2008. Review by: Nickless, Judy Mrs on: 7/08/2020 6:26:54 AM Member Rating: Honestly funny and funnily honest
Thornwood house / Anna Romer. Author: Romer, Anna, author. Publisher: Cammeray, N.S.W. : Simon and Schuster, 2013. -- Cammeray, NSW : Simon and Schuster, 2013. -- ©2013. Review by: Nickless, Judy Mrs on: 7/08/2020 6:21:44 AM Member Rating: I always love stories centred around old diaries and letters and this one really drew me into the family history. Being set in Queensland too it was interesting to read the description of certain locations and made me fall in love with the old homestead.
A lifetime of impossible days / Tabitha Bird. Author: Bird, Tabitha, author. Publisher: [North Sydney, N.S.W.] : Viking, an imprint of Penguin Books, 2019. Review by: Nickless, Judy Mrs on: 7/08/2020 6:19:06 AM Member Rating: I started reading this book as a mere spectator and was taking in bits and pieces at the beginning of the story. I kept wanting to savour this book as I had a few others on the go at the same time and was a bit distracted. Along came a cold Saturday afternoon that I spent curled up on the couch in front of the fire with A Lifetime of Impossible Days. If you open up your mind to the magic of the three Willa's I promise you will be taken on a special journey that will have your emotions in turmoil. Swinging from crying at the injustice of Super Gumboots Willa's childhood to laughing at Silver Willa's funny nicknames for objects and believing in time travel to change the past before it's too late. A Lifetime of Impossible Days will make you remember all the things that your childhood imagination brought to life such as the wonders of The Faraway Tree and believing that you could grow up and do whatever you wanted. If you need a bit of this magic in your adult life then you will love this story.
Station eleven / Emily St. John Mandel. Author: Mandel, Emily St. John, 1979-, author. Publisher: New York : Gale, Cengage Learning, 2015. -- Detroit, Michigan Large Print Press, 2015. -- c2014. Review by: Nickless, Judy Mrs on: 31/07/2020 12:07:59 PM Member Rating: STATION ELEVEN BY Emily St. John Mandel There are many books and stories about pandemics and epidemics and the fallout from these events. What I love about Station Eleven is it tells the story of an Earth 20 years after the collapse of the world as we know it. The world is a simple place no technology no power and no communication. Survival of each day is the goal of the characters along with art and entertainment for those who are members of the Travelling Symphony. This crew of misfits and eccentrics bring culture to an otherwise barren existence through plays and music. The contrast of the grim setting against the almost whimsical nature of the performers and their lifestyle makes for an interesting journey. I have read this book twice now and have to say I enjoyed it even more second time around. It is hard to pinpoint why it is so appealing but the story will stay with you long after you turn the last page. 5 out of 5 stars!
Far from the madding crowd / Thomas Hardy Author: Hardy, Thomas, 1840-1928 Publisher: London : Penguin, 1978 Review by: Smith, Pauline Mrs on: 24/02/2018 3:31:02 PM Member Rating: An excellent book, I couldn't put it down.
The greatest gift / Rachael Johns. Author: Johns, Rachael, author. Publisher: Sydney, NSW : Escape Publishing, 2017. -- Sydney, N.S.W. HQ Fiction, 2017. Review by: Reynolds, Lynette Mrs on: 11/12/2017 1:56:49 PM Member Rating: This book was in my opinion, an excellent story using a subject of great interest yet describing it well. Loved the whole storyline and enjoyed it thoroughly. Did not want to finish the book. Thankyou Rachael Johns.
The color of water : a black man's tribute to his white mother / James McBride Author: McBride, James, 1957- Publisher: New York : Riverhead Books, 1996 Review by: Schaffer, Helen Bernice Mrs on: 15/10/2017 3:09:10 PM Member Rating: I really enjoyed this book. It is very well written, telling two stories of Ruth McBride Jordan and James McBride. These stories are told with a balance of humour, sadness and family pride. Ruth was an amazing woman, she overcame many obstacles in her life to raise 12 children, each one has been very successful in their professional lives. I loved Ruth's words of wisdom and highly recommend this book.
Daring to drive : the young Saudi woman who stood up to a kingdom of men / Manal al-Sharif. Author: Sharif, Manal, 1979-, author. Publisher: London Simon & Schuster, 2017. -- ©2017 Review by: Schaffer, Helen Bernice Mrs on: 5/10/2017 5:41:32 AM Member Rating: I really enjoyed "Daring to Drive". It was very well written and as well as Manal's story being interesting and inspiring, the book gave an excellent insight into Saudi culture.
The betrayed / Heather Graham. Author: Graham, Heather, author. Publisher: Thorndike, Maine Center Point Large Print, 2015. Review by: Duffy, Sylvia Mrs on: 2/03/2016 3:42:08 PM Member Rating: Modern, thrillers, believable characters, ones you can identify with. Well written, easy to read and Hard to put down. Ghosts, cemeteries, murder, mayhem, F.B.I., cops Halloween, graves. Well written Excitement, what more do your want?