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September 2, 2020 0 Comments Activities, Book Club, Health & Lifestyle, Library

September Book of the Month – Taste Top 100: the Fast Revolution

Spring into health with the book of the month for September – Taste Top 100: the Fast Revolution. Synopsis: Losing weight has never been so easy, so sustainable, or tasted so good. The Fast Revolution makes the entire process not …

Reading at home – our librarians have got you covered!

While the rates of COVID-19 cases are slowly declining around the state, many are opting to remain at home to keep safe and prevent the further spread of this deadly disease. To keep you entertained and reading during this pandemic, our Hills …

August book of the month – Wolfe Island

Delve into a rich and evocative story of family with the book of the month for August – Wolfe Island by Lucy Treloar. Synopsis: Kitty Hawke, the last inhabitant of a dying island sinking into the wind-lashed Chesapeake Bay, has resigned herself …

July book of the month – Diving into Glass

Learn about the realities of living with a disability with the book of the month for July – Diving into Glass by Caro Llewellyn. Synopsis: Caro Llewellyn was living her dream life in her adopted home of New York, directing an international …

June book of the month

Delve into the world of medicine with the e-book of the month for June – The Medicine – A Doctor’s Notes by Karen Hitchcock. Synopsis: What happens when a doctor kills a patient? Are GPs overprescribing antidepressants? Does ‘female Viagra’ work? What …

May book of the month

Learn how to practice mindfulness in these uncertain times with the May e-book of the month – The Neuroscience of Mindfulness by Stan Rodski. Synopsis: Explore the benefits of a mindful approach to life Cutting-edge studies in neuroscience have in recent years …

April book of the month

Celebrate Anzac Day at home this April 25 with the audio book of the month for April – Great Australian World War II Stories. Synopsis: An eyewitness record of World War II From the annals of the RSL come these riveting true stories, …

March top read

Settle in for a page turning adventure packed with action and intrigue with the book of the month for March – Celtic Empire by Clive Cussler and Dirk Cussler. Clive Cussler was the best selling author of over seventy novels and is considered …

Get your child reading with Louise Park

Author and education consultant Louise Park knows some of the best ways to begin your child’s journey into habitual reading. And she will be sharing her well-sort after tips during an “in conversation” with the Mayor of The Hills Shire, Dr Michelle …

“Don’t be afraid of the blank page”: How to start your writing journey with historical fiction author Kerri Turner

Having trained as a ballerina from a young age, rhythm is second nature to author Kerri Turner. Many have said her writing has a lyrical quality to it, something Kerri attributes to her training and love of dance. She weaves this love …

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