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New Books

Four wonderful new books ready to borrow.  All different and all will appeal to different people. But first, our inaugural interviewee, Mr Williams has shared comments on the book series he is reading and recommended some authors.

What are you reading?  

A few different authors.  George R.R Martin – “A Game of Thrones” series and Author Emma Goldman a political activist and writer, born in Lithuania but lived in Toronto, Canada.  Goldman is famous for her quote: “The most violent element in society is ignorance.”  She makes interesting reading.   I’m also reading Patrick Suskind a German writer and screen writer, best known for his novel “Perfume: The story of a murderer.”  He writes fantasy.

Are you enjoying reading?  Yes to all

Would you recommend what you’re reading?  Yes to all.  Some people wouldn’t get Emma’s work though.

Woo’s Wonderful World of Maths by Eddie Woo.  No doubt you have Youtubed Eddie – he explains math in an easy to understand way.  He demonstrates how math works and answers lots of different questions in this book.  He impresses mathematicians and blockheads alike!  See if you can relate to this book too.

Small Spaces by Sarah Epstein.  This is a psychological thriller and is highly recommended by some Year 11 readers.  Tash Carmody has an imaginary friend Sparrow.  Mallory Fisher has been traumatized by some mystery event and is now mute (can’t speak).  It seems Mallory holds the key to unlocking the truth about the past and Tash and her imaginary friend need to work it all out. If you like mystery and suspense, this is the book for you.

Case Closed by Gosho Aoyama.  This series has been increased from book six to 20 for you Manga enthusiasts.  It’s Conan versus the Phantom Thief!  Who is this mysterious masked man and why does he know Conan’s true identity?  Great reading and light relief from all that revision and exam preparation!

Changing Gear by Scot Gardner.  This book has been nominated for the prestigious INKY Awards in 2019.   Merrick Hilton’s done a runner.  His parents think he’s studying for his Year Twelve exams, but the real world has been calling for months and he can’t ignore it any longer.  This is a vivid story of a teenage boy and the road trip that clears his head.