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Undaunted: the inspiring true story of an Australian man’s life on the edge

Posted on November 1, 2014 by Librarians with Altitude

Hear author Hugh “Obi” O’Brien at Katoomba Library on Saturday 8th November, 2014 at 2pm. Undaunted, by Hugh ‘Obi’ O’Brien, is an explosive autobiography chronicling Obi’s years spent in the Navy as a Clearance Diver, and then in the elite … Continue reading →

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Podcast with author Susan Boyer

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Librarians with Altitude

Our latest podcast episode features Susan E. Boyer, author of more than twenty books in the educational field. ‘People in Australia’s Past – their stories, their achievements’ was her first book on Australian history and reflects her interest and passion … Continue reading →

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When We Have Wings

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Librarians with Altitude

Join us at Katoomba Library on Saturday 22 February, 2014 from 2pm for an Author Talk with local writer Claire Corbett. Claire is the author of When We Have Wings, a fascinating novel set in the future where the world … Continue reading →

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Podcast Episode 42…with Author Walter Mason

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Librarians with Altitude

42 is the ‘Answer to The Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything’, at least according to The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy! With this in mind, author Walter Mason was our delightful podcast guest this week – Walter … Continue reading →

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Joy Ware @ Katoomba Library

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Librarians with Altitude

Yesterday, Thursday 12 September, Katoomba Library was pleased to host local author, Joy Ware. Joy gave a wonderful Author Talk based around her self-published family history, Altnachree: An Irish castle, a family and a man with a passion. As well … Continue reading →

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Crimeread: Lenny Bartulin and P. M. Newton

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Librarians with Altitude

Before their fabulous talk at Springwood Library last week, crime authors Lenny Bartulin and P. M. Newton were kind enough to drop in with John Merriman for our Crimeread podcast episode. If you are interested in Australian crime fiction, or … Continue reading →

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