Your August book recommendations are..Welcome to the August edition of the Read Next newsletter where you'll find our latest book recommendations, handpicked by the Connected Libraries team. If you enjoy the monthly book recs in this newsletter, you'll also enjoy the booklists on our website, organised by book genres so there is something for everyone.
We also have plenty of suggestions for kids! For our Read Next readers who also enjoy writing, we have two great writing classes coming up at Bunjil Place Library and online, see details below. Pitching and Writing for Aspiring Journalists
📌 Online
📅 Saturday 16 November
⏰ 10am
Writing Memory with Madison Griffiths
📌 Bunjil Place Library
📅 Saturday 5 October
⏰ 11am Happy reading! Courtney and Janine from Connected Libraries
In Conversation with Candice FoxNew York Times bestselling author Candice Fox is coming to Bunjil Place Library.
Local author Kerryn Mayne (Author of Lenny Marks Gets Away with Murder) will be chatting to crime writing superstar Candice Fox about her latest thriller 'High Wire'. Candice is also the creator of the hit series "Crimson Lake" which was adapted to the major ABC TV series "Troppo". This is a free event, but bookings are necessary, its sure to be a sell out!
Book sales and signings will be available on the night. 📌 Bunjil Place Library
📅 Thursday 17 October
⏰ 7pm-8.30pm
The End of Everything Before It
by Finegan KruckemeyerEmma watched her mother's kayak disappear among icebergs in the Arctic Sea. Six years later, her brother warns Emma of the curse brought to anyone who looks upon her- before tragedy befalls him too.
Emma consigns herself to a solitary life at sea, where she can do no more harm. After years alone, she docks at an island, afraid of what her arrival might mean for the welcoming man and his daughter waving from the jetty. Who knows whether now, on the island, she begins a new tale-or takes a role in a story that began generations ago with a feast in
the forest, or a chest of gold coins plunged into the sea, or an orphan in a bookshop beguiled by an elusive and troubled woman?
The Girls from Fitzroy
by Jeanie JonesBorn into a well-to-do family, Maggie Johnson wants freedom from her parents' conservative beliefs. Maggie longs to forge her own path in life. Lil Kelly works tirelessly to care for her mother and sister.
When their paths cross during the celebrations of Victory in the Pacific Day, they form a friendship. Determined to help lift Lil out of poverty, Maggie finds herself in need of help when her own carefully ordered world collapses.
As Maggie discovers the strength within the community of southern Fitzroy, Lil is looks beyond the only life she knows.
Catherine The Princess of Wales by Robert JobsonKate Middleton's life's story seems like a modern-day fairy-tale. A clever, and ambitious girl meets and falls in love with a wealthy prince in college. Now, Catherine is destined to become the first "commoner Queen” in British history since Anne Hyde. Catherine has endeared herself to the people of the Britain with her down-to-earth nature. As interest in the royals continues to gain legions of new fans, there is increasing interest in the histories of this story. Through the author’s connection with sources both on and off the record, this is the story of
how Catherine became the woman she is today.
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Art Hour At The Duchess Hotel
by Sophie GreenJoan has checked into the Duchess Hotel to find herself after years of being who her family have wanted her to be. Peninsula local and soon-to-be octogenarian Frances is distracting herself from getting old and avoiding her self-interested son by escaping to the Duchess. Meanwhile Frances's daughter, Alison, is trying to manage disruptions at home while hoping to prove to her mother that she's just as worthy of love as her brother. Hotel maid Kirrily is struggling to balance bills, work and family and thoughts of how there must be more to life.
With its old-world glamour, sprawling seaside grounds and air of possibility, the Duchess Hotel might just be the place to help the women rediscover who they are and bring some spark back to their lives.
17 Years Later
by J P Pomare The violent slaughter of the wealthy Primrose family while they slept shocked the nation of New Zealand and scarred the rural town of Cambridge forever.
Evidence pointes to their live-in chef, Bill Ruatara, who was charged with murder and brought to justice.
Seventeen years later, prison psychologist TK Phillips is fighting for an appeal. He is convinced Bill did not receive a fair trial. When celebrity true-crime podcaster Sloane Abbott takes a sudden interest, she uncovers new evidence that could set fire to the prosecution's case.
As TK and Sloane dig into the past, they become tangled in a web of danger.
So You Want To Know What's Good For Your Kids?
by Dr Norman SwanMost books on childhood stop at age five and start again in adolescence. They miss the critical primary school age years leading to adolescence - the years that make all the difference. So You Want to Know What's Good for Your Kids? is a one-stop handbook that you can trust to clear away all the unnecessary advice, allowing you to focus on what makes the difference for kids. Norman Swan replaces misconceptions with practical knowledge on topics that parents agonise about - including sleep, diet, school refusal, social media, genetics, anxiety, ADHD and more. This book will help you focus on
the decisions that can make your kids the best they can be.
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How To Sell Anything Online
by Anaita SarkarWhen it comes to growing a business, it is no longer about what you sell, but how you sell it. Whether you’re just starting out, upgrading your side hustle or want to grow your existing business, your success depends on your sales. How to Sell Anything Online reveals the most successful marketing strategies from some of the best online businesses around the world. From content marketing, website optimisation and SEO, this book will be your go-to business sidekick.
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Great Golf Courses Australia
by Brendan JamesWelcome to every golfer's 'must play' list.
Great Golf Courses Australia features a range of locations, from the major metropolitan courses to diverse locations such as King Island and Port Fairy.
It's a best of the best list of astonishingly beautiful and challenging locations for enthusiasts.
For each course covered there is information on the standout holes, history and features.
The stunning colour images, many captured by drone, will inspire golfers to start planning their next trip.
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