The Heart Goes Last by Margaret Atwood
The Heart Goes Last by Margaret Atwood, is a satirical novel set in a dystopian future where approved applicants are awarded freedom in exchange…
Book Reviews
There Should Be More Dancing by Rosalie Ham
‘There Should Be More Dancing’ is the third novel by award-winner Rosalie Ham, the same author of 2015’s smash hit film, The Dressmaker.
The Invisible Library by Genevieve Cogman
The Invisible Library is a science fiction novel by Genevieve Cogman, about ageless, time travelling Librarians, scouring the world for rare books.
The Cloning of Joanna May by Fay Weldon
The Cloning of Joanna May by Fay Weldon, is both funny and disturbing, using humour to examine the very real ethical issues around cloning and…
Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen
Water for Elephants, by Sara Gruen, is a story of love, obsession and courage, with wild animals to boot! Told from the perspective of Jacob…
The Country Girls Trilogy by Edna O’Brien
The Country Girls Trilogy by Edna O’Brien is the story of 2 girls, searching for city thrills in Dublin & finding out the grass is…
The Crowner John Series by Bernard Knight
Review of the excellent medieval crime fiction series, the Crowner John Series by Bernard Knight. Found in the SMSA Library.
Havana Gold By Leonardo Padura
Havana Gold By Leonardo Padura is a scorching tale of murder, mystery, corruption and a chance encounter with a beautiful jazz musician.
The Dressmaker by Rosalie Ham
The Dressmaker by Rosalie Ham tells the tale of a talented seamstress, returning home to her small town after years away with salacious and scandelous…
The Wire In the Blood by Val McDermid
The Wire in the Blood by is the Val McDermid novel that was adapted into the 2002 British drama series of the same name.
The Flying Kangaroo by Jim Eames
The Flying Kangaroo by Jim Eames is both a up-beat read on Australian airline Qantas, providing anecdotal stories on the company’s 96 year history.
These Walls Speak Volumes by Ken James and Pam Baragwanath
A definitive reference on the past and present School of Arts and Mechanics Institutes from around Victoria.