Author Archives: Librarians with Altitude

2023 Longlist for Miles Franklin Literary Award announced

Posted on May 19, 2023 by Librarians with Altitude

The 11 authors longlisted for the 2023 Miles Franklin Literary Award are: Kgshak Akec, Hopeless Kingdom (UWA Publishing)Robbie Arnott, Limberlost (Text Publishing)Jessica Au, Cold Enough for Snow (Giramondo Publishing) ReviewShankari Chandran, Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens (Ultimo Press) ReviewClaire G Coleman, Enclave (Hachette Australia) ReviewGeorge Haddad, Losing Face (University of Queensland Press)Pirooz … Continue reading →

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If you liked this then you may like one of these equally haunting and magical Australian novels available at the Blue Mountains Library…

Posted on April 27, 2023 by Librarians with Altitude

If you are a fan of Holly Ringland’s award-winning debut, The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart – now a tv series adaption, then the following novels are for you… Seven skins of Esther Wilding by Holly Ringland Mr Carver’s Whale … Continue reading →

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Stella Prize Shortlist 2023

Posted on April 14, 2023 by Librarians with Altitude

In alphabetical order by author’s surname, the 2023 Stella Prize shortlist is: This year’s shortlist features two works of nonfiction, a graphic memoir, one book of poetry, and two novels, and celebrates established and debut Australian women writers. WINNER ANNOUNCED … Continue reading →

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Good Reading Magazine – April

Posted on April 14, 2023 by Librarians with Altitude

The April issue of Good Reading magazine is ready for you to enjoy through Blue Mountains Library! Meet Pip Williams, the best-selling author of The Bookbinder of Jericho. With 50 independent reviews, interviews with exciting authors explore the archive on the Good … Continue reading →

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Haynes Manuals AllAccess – a library of online repair manuals at your fingertips in an instant

Posted on March 15, 2023 by Librarians with Altitude

Use this online resource anytime via Blue Mountains eLibrary for Manuals and video tutorials for many of the most popular car and motorcycles. Go to Haynes Car and Motorcycle Manuals or click on the Haynes icon on our eLibrary page. … Continue reading →

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Carolyn’s Books of the Summer

Posted on February 21, 2023 by Librarians with Altitude

Best Reads eBooks eAudio Books Best Reads Exiles by Jane Harper The Gosling Girl by Jacqueline Roy We Were Never Here by Andrea Bartz Trapped by Lackberg and Fexeus Keep Her Sweet by Helen Fitzgerald Someone Else’s Child by Kylie … Continue reading →

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