Mosman Library’s Adult Summer Reading Program is on again and so if you plan on reading over the summer holidays make s…

Hi all!... here is the updated list for early 2011.

Dec. 23rd “Stasiland” by Anne Funder

Jan. “The map that changed the world” Simon Winchester

Feb.-Mar “The well at worlds end” A.J. Mackinnon

“Freedom” Johnathan Franzen (If available)

The group will be choosing 1 book each for the rest of the year..

we have decided we will only be doing 1 Book per month this year.

..so watch this space for further updates!!

2010 has been a great year for fiction so here's a handful of some of the best.

The…

Latest additions to the collection

Staff recommendations

Pratchett, Terry, 1948- I shall wear midnight. FANTASY /PRAT

Cunningham, Michael. By nightfall. F /CUNN

French, Dawn, 1957- A tiny bit marvellous. F…

Hi all!... here is the updated list for early 2011.

Dec. “Stasiland” by Anne Funder

Jan. “The…

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Prime Minister Julia Gillard and the Minister for Arts Simon Crean have announced the winner's of Australia's richest literary prize. Congratulations to the following authors who have been acknowledged for their valuable contribution to Australia's literary and cultural heritage.

Fiction winner

Boy Dog by Eva Hornung…

You may have read the Millennium trilogy and absolutely loved it. But as you are probably well aware there is little chance of anymore explosive novels written by Stieg Larsson anytime soon, despite rumours of an unfinished 4^th book sitting…

Here are the recommended books for the next 6 months!

OCT 28th

"True History of the Kelly Gang" Peter Carey and " Dancing with strangers" Inga Clendinnen

NOV 25th

"The name of the rose" Umberto Eco and "The meaning of everything" Simon Winchester

DEC 23rd

"Possesion" A.S. Byatt and "Staziland" Anne…

Read more about his life and work here…

Have you ever wondered who else writes like your favourite author? Have you ever read a book and loved it so much you wanted something similar? Who else writes…

The resurgence of the Ebook is sky rocketing due to new technology ie hardware and software and an affordable price. Time for those budding authors to contemplate a new platform for their bestseller!

Here is a slideshare from San Franciso's Writers Conference 2010 - the Ebook Revolution…

The Crime Writer's Association of Australia has recognised the following outstanding crime books fiction for 2010.

◊ Best Novel: Wyatt by Garry Disher…

Did you know Australians read more books than any other country per capita? To celebrate our passion for reading, libraries and bookshops all around the country are taking part in the ‘Get Reading!’ campaign. Previously known a ‘Books Alive’ this is Australia’s largest annual promotion of books and reading. Get Reading! runs for all of September, so look out for…

If you are looking for new crime writers why not try some of Australia’s best for 2010. The Ned Kelly Awards celebrate excellence in Australian crime writing and are presented annually at the Melbourne Writer’s festival. Categories include best crime fiction, best first crime novel and true crime. Winner’s will be announced September 3^rd 2010.…