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The National…

There’s nothing like a good laugh to make you forget your troubles. Whilst jokes may be fleeting (and often in bad taste) a humorous book can keep you laughing for days. The National Year of Reading’s…

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What does it mean to be Australian? What cultural experiences do we all share as occupiers of this great land? And is there one book that can sum it all up? 

The National Year of Reading 2012 thinks there is, and have decided to ask us, the Australian readers, to choose it. But…

If you haven’t already heard of the National Year of Reading 2012, you soon will! The end of the year is fast approaching and next year libraries, schools, writers and readers from around the country will be celebrating reading for the entire year. Now I’m a librarian so in my opinion every year should be the National Year of Reading. So why now in 2012 have we decided to dedicate a whole…

It's that time of the year again as we wait with baited breath for the announcement of the winner of one of the world's most prestigious literary prizes. Once the shortlist is announced the countdown is on to October 18 when this year's winner will be revealed. Those who made the shortlist (and the longlist), however, should be proud of their achievement as not only…

Mosman can now claim its very own literary prize for fiction with Fiona MacGregor taking out the $20,000 for her novel Indelible Ink set in our very own suburb. According to the author winning a Melbourne prize was unexpected but she was especially pleased to be flying the flag for female writer’s…

Winner Best Fiction - Traitor by Stephen Daisley

Stephen Daisley’s debut novel, Traitor, is a story of war and love, and how each changes everything, forever. It tells the story of two men thrown together by war in the battle-smoke and chaos of Gallipoli – a young New Zealand soldier and a Turkish doctor. Evoking horror and…

I think most of us would agree winter is a great time for reading! When the temperatures plummet and the wind picks up what can be better than curling up with a good book under a cosy blanket? And if you've been reading this winter, or you plan to do so, we want…

Minister for the Arts the Hon Simon Crean MP has recently announced the shortlists for the 2011 Prime Minister's Literary Awards in the four categories of fiction, non-fiction, children's and young adults. The award recognises outstanding works of Australian…

Library and Information Week 2011 couldn’t have been celebrated in a better way at Mosman Library’s Big Day In. Fun was had by all, as our patron’s (and staff!) enjoyed free barista made coffee, gorgeously decorated mini cupcakes, free giveaways such as journals and bookmarks, behind the scenes library tours and the opportunity to purchase books from our book sale for…

American novelist Philip Roth most known for his works American Pastoral, The Plot Against America and The Human Stain has just been awarded the International Man Booker prize for 2011. But receiving one of the…

Words. to live by 16-22 May

It's that time of the year again when…

The Miles Franklin Shortlist for 2011 has been announced today with three candidates vying for Australia's top literary prize. Check out the website for more about the shortlisted authors and novels including the judges comments. …

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The #readit2011 Reader's Challange is an initiative of the NSW Reader's Advisory Group and aims to encourage library users and readers to join the monthly book group and tweet about their reading. Each month the group suggests a different theme to read and tweet…

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It seems there are so many literary prize nomination lists these days that it can be difficult to keep up with them all! Hot on the tail of the Premier’s Literary Prize shortlists is the announcement of the prestigious Miles…

Each year the Premier's Literary Awards honour some of Australia's best and most influential written works including fiction, non-fiction and poetry. The awards not only set a benchmark for Australian writers but encourage people to enjoy and become involved in what is an important aspect of  Australian culture and arts. Our writers have been recognised each year since 1979 when Neville Wran presented the very first Christina Stead…

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