Find Your Next Great ReadThis month, Courtney from Endeavour Hills library has picked some book recommendations for you to get stuck into this month. We also have a new episode of Book Matters ready for you to listen to on your favourite podcast platform, featuring authors Aoife Clifford and Amy Hutton. Over the next few months, we have a few writing workshops happening at our libraries and online. Click here to view them.
Author Lee Koffman will be at Cranbourne Library on Saturday 27 July to host Writing About Environment, where she will discuss how convey passion for environments vividly and powerfully on the page. Book your spot now to avoid missing out! Enjoy the reviews and recommendations below and we hope you find your next great read.
Aoife Clifford and Amy Hutton on Book Matters!Our June episode of our Book Matters podcast is out now for your listening pleasure. Janine and Courtney speak with two Australian authors. Janine speaks with Aoife Clifford about her new mystery novel ‘It Takes A Town’ which is a vivid story of small-town allegiances and secret grudges. Then Courtney chats with Amy Hutton about her romantic comedy novel ‘Love from Scratch’ which is a delectable story for dog-lovers, cat-lovers and romance lovers. We hope you enjoy. Search for 'Book Matters' on your favourite podcast platform or click the button below.
The Haters
by Robyn HardingCamryn Lane is living her dream, her first novel has finally been published. She’s on top of the world—until she receives a disturbing message from an unknown sender.
Rattled by the accusations she finds; Camryn resolves to put the missive out of her mind. But when she checks her ratings on a popular book site, she finds a scathing one-star review. The reviewer is so articulate and convincing that soon, Camryn’s book is flooded with bad reviews. Could the reviewer be the same person who sent the ugly email?
As the online harassment creeps into Camryn’s personal life, she vows to find out who’s behind it.
You Like It Darker
by Stephen King'You like it darker? Fine, so do I', writes Stephen King in the afterword to this collection of twelve stories that delve into the darker parts of life. 'Two Talented Bastids' explores the long-hidden secret of how the eponymous gentlemen got their skills. In 'Danny Coughlin's Bad Dream', a brief and unprecedented psychic flash upends dozens of lives, Danny's most catastrophically. In 'Rattlesnakes', a sequel to Cujo, a grieving widower travels to Florida for respite and instead receives an unexpected inheritance - with major strings attached. In 'The Dreamers', a taciturn Vietnam vet answers a job ad and learns that there are some corners of the universe best left unexplored.
Sharing Space: An Astronauts Guide To Mission, Wonder and Making Change
by Cady ColemanDespite having faced feedback for years that she was not astronaut material-Cady Coleman boarded a rocket and blasted off into space for her third NASA mission, the only woman on her six-person crew. In Sharing Space, Cady shares counterintuitive insights integral to her success, such as how to leverage insecurities to
beat expectations, how to know when to adapt and when to press for change, and how to be the glue that holds a disparate team together. With stories from her life and training, from meteorite hunting to the weeks spent living in an underwater habitat, this book will inspire anyone to develop the confidence to succeed, even when they're not an obvious "fit."
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The Desert Knows Her Name
by Lia HillsOn a hot October afternoon, a girl walks barefoot out of the Wimmera desert, near the small town of Gatyekarr. She finds sanctuary with Beth, a regenerative farmer and collector of seeds, devoted to bringing her family's farm back to live. The arrival of the mysterious 'desert girl' unsettles the community and old tensions erupt. The longer the girl stays silent, the more volatile the town becomes. Who
is she and what does her presence mean? The Desert Knows Her Name is an exquisite novel that speaks to a deep longing for connection with the land, and the silences that persist in contemporary Australia.
Finding Mr Write
by Kelley ArmstrongDaphne McFadden knows that as a female author, the cards are stacked against her. Her sudden whim to pose as an 'outdoorsy hunk of masculinity' male author has resulted in a bidding war and a huge book deal. Now she needs to convince the world that Zane Remington exists . . . but how? By hiring an actor, of course. Only Chris Stanton is not an actor - not officially. When the media descend on Daphne's
home, it's not enough for Chris to be the face of Zane Remington - he'll have to become him. As the hype escalates, it's only time before their little write lie is discovered.
Bored Of Lunch: Healthy Slow Cooker: Even Easier
by Nathan Anthony
Filled with pastas, pies, soups and curries, as well as a chapter on meal prep recipes, you will be amazed what you can make in a slow cooker.
Every recipe is 500 calories or under, providing a hassle-free way to enjoy lighter versions of your family favourites. Slow cookers are a cost-efficient way to save on your household bill. With a focus on everyday ingredients, you can cook without breaking the bank. With a photo for every recipe, dishes include Teriyaki Beef Bowls, Chicken Pad Thai, Tomato and Mascarpone Risotto with Sticky Halloumi and Carrot Cake Overnight Oats.
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A Good Bad Boy: Luke Perry and How A Generation Grew Up by Margaret WapplerBest known for playing loner rebel Dylan McKay in Beverly Hills 90210, Luke Perry was fifty-two years old when he
died. Only upon his death, it become clear how little was known about the actor and how deeply he impacted popular culture. In A Good Bad Boy, Margaret Wappler attempts to understand who Perry was. To do so, she uses an inventive hybrid narrative. She speaks with dozens who knew Perry personally and professionally. They share insightful anecdotes: how he kept connected to his Ohio upbringing; nearly blew his 90210 audition; tried to shed his heartthrob image by joining the HBO prison drama Oz. Wappler weaves poignant vignettes of memoir in which she serves as an avatar to show how Perry shaped a generation's views on masculinity, privilege and the ideal of "cool."
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Because I Am Not Myself
by Ariane BeestonAriane Beeston is a child protection worker and psychologist when she gives birth to her first child and begins to experience scary breaks with reality. She keeps her hallucinations secret, but as the months pass Ariane gets worse. Finally admitted to a mother and baby psychiatric unit, the psychologist is forced to learn how to be the patient. With medication, the support of her husband and psychotherapy, Ariane rebuilds herself. She begins a new chapter in perinatal mental health, developing resources to support other new mothers. This book is the story of the impossible pressures placed on new mothers. It's also about life on the other side of illness, making sense of what doesn't make sense, and finding
humour and joy when things don't go to plan.
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