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Your Next Winter Reads

Winter is the perfect season for reading, so we've put together some book suggestions for you to cozy up with.

In our latest Book Matters podcast episode, we chat to debut author Kyra Geddes about her novel 'The Story Thief', a stirring family saga set against shifting landscapes and pivotal moments in Australian history.

We also chat to Jo Peck about her hilarious memoir 'Suddenly Single at Sixty', where she tells the story of an unexpected new life, friendship and romance.

In celebration of Men's Health Week, we are hosting a Men's Book Chat!
Get together with other men who enjoy books, chat about what you've been reading and get some great book recommendations.
📌 Bunjil Place Library
📅 Wednesday 12 June
⏰ 7pm-8pm
 

Feel free to forward this email onto a friend if you think they'd enjoy any of the books below!

 

The Warm Winter Read Challenge

The Warm Winter Read Challenge has begun, and you can take part!

To participate, simply sign up here and keep track every time you read or listen to a book throughout Winter.

There are extra challenges set to earn more points if you wish, and prizes to be won!

We'll be participating in the challenge ourselves, so stay tuned to our socials for inspiration!

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Safe Haven by
Shankari Chandran

After arriving in Australia seeking asylum, Fina dedicates herself to aiding the refugees held in a detention centre at Port Camden, a remote island outpost.

Appalled by the mistreatment of those in custody, Fina speaks out to the media about the poor conditions within the facility, as a result she is arrested.

When a security officer dies under suspicious circumstances, Lucky, a special investigator, arrives to uncover the truth.

Her mystery is tied to Fina’s fate—and the secrets of the detention centre will divide the town and the nation.

Safe Haven is about displacement and seeking refuge and the lengths you’ll go to find safety and love.

 
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Wallaby Lane
by Maya Linnell

Lauren Bickford's love for her hometown is almost as strong as her ambition to become a radio presenter.

But is it enough to outweigh the on-air stuff-ups that have plagued her career?

No stranger to South Australia's Limestone Coast, Jack Crossley is the new cop in town.

As a former local, he knows that mischief can lurk around every corner.

Can he restore order in the town before the neighbourhood watch vigilantes take justice into their own hands?

Can Lauren's reporting remain impartial as her attraction to Jack grows? Or will her family's advice lead her completely astray?

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Rebel Rising
by Rebel Wilson

For decades, Rebel Wilson focused on her career, making a name for herself through iconic roles in Pitch Perfect, Bridesmaids, and Isn't It Romantic.

Now she's ready to chronicle the lessons she learned, as well as her most embarrassing experiences.

Rebel writes for the first time about the most personal moments in her life- from fertility issues, weight gain and loss, sexuality, rejections and, well...okay there's at least one story thrown in about Brad Pitt!

This memoir shows us how to love ourselves, while making us laugh uncontrollably.

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Every Last Suspect 
by Nicola Moriarty

Love or hate her, Harriet Osman is impossible to turn down.

But someone in her life has finally snapped, leaving her face-down in a pool of her own blood.

Harriet isn't one to die quietly though, and she is determined to reveal her killer before she goes.

Was it her devoted husband, Malek, with a violent past?

Her best friend and lover, Victoria?
Or fellow school mum Karen?

Bullying, friendships and games (in and out of the bedroom) combine with envy, lust and revenge, creating a twisted tale of drama and suspense.

 
 
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The Lost Letters of Rose Carey
by Julie Bennett

BLUE MOUNTAINS, 2024: Working at the historic Carrington Hotel, Emma discovers a box of letters belonging to Rose Carey, golden girl of the silent film era.

Emma begins to read through them, slowly uncovering a deadly secret.

SYDNEY, 1923: Rose Carey has faced enough scandal to last a lifetime. After a near-death experience and rumours of her romantic entanglements, Rose proposes to her business manager, Walter.

A respectable marriage will redeem her reputation.

But when she suffers another brush with death, Rose realises that someone close to her wants her out of the way.

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The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians by James Patterson

To be a bookseller or librarian . . .You have to play detective.

Be a treasure hunter. A matchmaker. A brilliant listener.

A person who creates magic by pulling a book from a shelf, handing it to someone and saying, 'You've got to read this. You're going to love it'.

In this love letter to the heroes of literacy, James Patterson uncovers true stories from booksellers and librarians.

Meet the talented people who live between the shelves.
 

 
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Money Diaries
by Victoria Divine

Do you know what your money story is - your personal set of beliefs and experiences around money that directly influences how you earn, save and spend?

Meet real-life Money Diarists who share their money stories with finance expert Victoria Devine - to lift the lid on how money really works in our lives.

It's honest, and juicier than you'd ever expect a book about money to be!

These stories come with a range of guided journaling activities that will help you work out your own money story and how you can change your mind set about money to feel more in control.

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How to Make Anything in an Air Fryer by Hayley Dean

This cookbook shows you how to cook all your favourite dishes in your air fryer.

With recipes including everyday favourites as well as exciting new dishes - you'll never go back to your oven.

Whether you're looking to save time, money and energy - or simply want some inspiration for what to cook next - you'll find something that suits what you're looking.

This is an easy-to-use cookbook for making the most of your new favourite kitchen gadget.

 

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