Category Archives: Books in the News

RU OK? Day Reads

Posted on September 9, 2021 by Librarians with Altitude

R U OK? Day is a national day of action when we remind Australians that every day is the day to ask, “Are you OK?” if someone in your world is struggling with life’s ups and downs. Today is not only … Continue reading →

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Booker Longlist 2020

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Librarians with Altitude

It is that time again! What a wonderful selection of books to work our way through before finding out the ultimate winner later in the year. All of these titles are either in our collection, or are on their way. … Continue reading →

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2018 Stella Prize – Longlist

Posted on February 16, 2018 by Librarians with Altitude

The Longlist has been announced, and it is time to get reading! Longlists give us exposure to some excellent books that may otherwise pass us by. Consider some of the following to get your reading year off to a good … Continue reading →

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Interview with local author Jason Foster

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Librarians with Altitude

Jason Foster is an author, poet, journalist and History teacher at Jamison High School in Sydney’s western suburbs. He has been published in American History magazines, Australian travel magazines and poetry anthologies in the United Kingdom. His books include Seven Bones: … Continue reading →

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>It’s never too late to bring them back!

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Librarians with Altitude

>Camden Library has had a first edition copy of Charles Darwin’s Insectivorous Plants returned 122 years after it was borrowed on the 30th January 1889. Apparently the book (which presumably is pretty valuable now) had been in the private collection … Continue reading →

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>Wanted: a Happy Miss Havisham and Rushed to Print

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Librarians with Altitude

>The Guardian online reports that the Royal Society of Chemistry is looking for a woman with the maiden name Havisham to recount her successful wedding day (unhappily married Havishams need not apply). The society is marking the 150th anniversary of … Continue reading →

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