Category Archives: Non-fiction

Winter is a great time to pursue the gentle art of visible mending…

Posted on July 11, 2022 by Librarians with Altitude

Instead of hiding rips and tears, the visible mending movement turns them into art. It can look beautiful and it’s a lot of fun, not to mention, great for the environment. Mending Techniques include stitching, patching, darning, felting, visible and … Continue reading →

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Podcast with Author Bianca Nogrady

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Librarians with Altitude

In the lead-up to her anticipated author talk at Katoomba Library, local journalist and author Bianca Nogrady joined us for a chat about life, reading, sci-fi and her latest book, The End: The Human Experience of Death. Have a listen to … Continue reading →

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Ecoread Podcast

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Librarians with Altitude

In our latest podcast, author A. D. Martin talks climate change, connecting with nature, the ills of rampant consumerism, his tips for simpler living, and his latest good non-fiction reads. Food for thought! Click here to listen online, or search … Continue reading →

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Podcast with Shamala Ratnesar

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Librarians with Altitude

In our latest podcast episode, host John Merriman is joined by Shamala Ratnesar, author of ‘The Total Life Diet’ and recent guest speaker at Springwood Library. Click here to listen online, or search for ‘Listeners in the Mist’ in iTunes. … 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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‘Think’ Book Review Winner!

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Librarians with Altitude

The results are in for the March edition of our Love2Read Book Review Competition, and the winner is Tobi Raj. Tobi has won a Love2Read pack for writing an outstanding review on a book with the theme of ‘Think’. We … Continue reading →

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