Your 2024 readsWe have an epic lineup of author talks visiting Connected Libraries in 2024, kicking off with Australian author Rachael Johns! We are also having Jelena Dokic
to discuss her bestseller 'Unbreakable', as well as Kylie Orr and Jo Dixon to tell us about their new domestic suspense novels. Bookings are now open for these two events. Our book recommendations for this month include some great reads of
all genres including crime thriller, romance, auto-biography, self-help and cooking. These books are hand-selected by our librarians to ensure that there is something for everyone!
If you want more, check out these booklists. All books are available in our catalogue. And lastly... We'd love to hear from you!
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Library Lovers Day Author Talk - Rachael JohnsRachael Johns is coming to Bunjil Place Library! Celebrate Library Lovers Day with popular Australian author Rachael Johns as she chats about her new novel 'The Other Bridget' which is set around a
library and begins with Library Lovers Day! Book sales will be available on the day, and Rachael will be signing books. This is a free event, but bookings are essential.
Sidelines by Karen ViggersWhen a violent brawl erupts at a suburban junior soccer game, some onlookers are shocked, but others saw it coming.
Audrey is a talented young football player. But does she want to play for Australia or does she just want to please her father? Audrey's mother doesn't know whether to be more concerned about her anxious daughter, her overbearing husband, or the only other girl on the team, Katerina, who is causing trouble on and off the field. When Griffin arrives, team tension reaches boiling point. But who is going to crack first - the parents or the players?
The Other Bridget
by Rachael JohnsBridget Jones was raised on a cattle station, with only her mother's romance novels for company. Now living alone in Fremantle, Bridget is a hopeless romantic.
When Italian barista Fabio progresses from flirting with love hearts on her coffee to joining her book club, Bridget prays her romance 'curse' won't ruin things. But it's the attention of her cranky neighbour Sully that seems to be the major obstacle in her life.
With the help of the colourful characters who frequent her library, Bridget decides to put both men to the test by finding the right books to capture their hearts.
Big Mouth by Matt PrestonFor a man who has been in the public eye for the past decade, Matt Preston has been quiet about his private life.
Now, Matt opens up about his early years for the first time. It's a story that is larger than life. It's also filled with pathos and emotional depth, set to a pulsating 1980s soundtrack.
From his fractured childhood and the death of his younger brother to adoption, heroin, his disastrous time in the British Army- Matt writes frankly about it all.
Naturally, food weaves its way through his story at every turn.
This is a fresh, exciting, gloriously eccentric memoir from one of the food world's most beloved bon vivants.
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Foul Play by Fiona McIntoshThe heart-stopping crime thriller in the Detective Jack Hawksworth series. Superstar footballer Luca Bruni is being blackmailed for a night of lust he swears he didn’t participate in. With a perfect home life he’ll do anything to protect, he’s determined to defy the extortion racket.
When Detective Jack Hawksworth learns that the mastermind behind this crime has swindled some of the world’s best athletes, he is instructed to keep the situation from escalating.
Intrigued by the creativity of the crime, Jack begins a journey into a case deadlier than he ever imagined.
The Stationmaster's Cottage
by Phillipa Nefri ClarkChristie Ryan has a satisfying career and a long-term relationship. But deep down she yearns for a simpler life. The decision to attend a funeral in a town she's never heard of throws her safe world into disarray. As she deals with the fallout, Christie moves into a rundown cottage and discovers that fifty years ago, an artist with a broken heart waited each dawn for his true love to return. And each night, he wrote her a letter. What Christie uncovers will change her life forever.
Time Wise by Amantha ImberLearn the hacks that high achievers rely on to accomplish more than the average person. Dr Amantha Imber has interviewed authors, entertainers, and business leaders for her podcast, How I Work, to understand the rituals and routines. 3 million podcast downloads later, she has uncovered
the strategies that anyone can adopt to improve productivity, work and lifestyle. Amantha brings together all she's learned from guests including Adam Grant, Dan Pink, Cal Newport, Mia Freedman, Turia Pitt, B.J. Fogg, Sandra Sully and Kochie. Covering energy, efficiency, decision-making and digital distractions, Amantha's research-backed guide will allow you to achieve with less stress and greater joy.
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Green by Jason ChongueIn the new edition of the bestselling indoor styling book Green, Jason Chongue explains how to look after plants in small urban spaces. From balconies, porches, courtyards and living spaces, this guide is an approachable resource for all gardeners.
Chapters are filled with tips for styling and plant care, covering everything from understanding your climate, to creating a plant maintenance calendar, to curating a range of spaces and appreciating plants in public spaces.
Green is the perfect guide to small-space gardening and will help you transform your spaces into a healthy oasis in no time.
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7 Days of Dinner by Adam LiawGet delicious dinners on the table every night with Adam Liaw’s 7 Days of Dinner. This collection features over 80 recipes taken from his hit SBS series The Cook Up. Discover the dishes Adam loves to cook at home, from an Elbow lasagne matched with his Best-ever
garlic bread to a Quick barramundi curry or the All-in pavlova.
This kitchen companion captures how Australians eat and cook, with spins on Asian hits including Sesame chilli noodles, Pepper and coriander chicken and Mexican-inspired dishes.
7 Days of Dinner takes the grind out of nightly cooking.
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