Celebrating 190 Years of the SMSA
On Wednesday 22nd March 2023 Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts celebrated our 190th Birthday.
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A Theater For Dreamers by Polly Samson
One of the most pleasant tasks at the SMSA library is the inventory of books (or stock taking), as it not only allows the staff…
Separation of Power (Mitch Rapp #5) by Vince Flynn
Vince Flynn who passed away in 2013 at the age of 47, wrote 13 novels featuring the character Mitch Rapp, a CIA assassin. The series…
Dark Deeds Down Under by Craig Sisterson
A short review for a book of short stories! Do borrow this book of short stories from current Australian and New Zealand crime authors. I…
Cold Welcome by Elizabeth Moon
Cold Welcome by Elizabeth moon is the continuation of the Kylara Vatta series, seeing our hero’s home planet as reluctant to have her back as…
The Girl In the Spider’s Web by David Lagercrantz
The Girl In the Spider’s Web by David Lagercrantz is the punchy 4th installement from the Millenium Series, full of wry humor and a tight…
Boleyn Traitor by Philippa Gregory
“All that is needed to defeat a tyrant is the courage to say ‘no’.” Confession time – this is my first Philippa Gregory novel! Recently,…
Verses for the Dead by Preston & Child
Verses for the Dead by Preston & Child is the 17th mystery thriller in the Agent Pendergast series
Revenger by Alastair Reynolds
Revenger by Alastair Reynolds is the dynamic, science fiction tale of Fura Ness, a bone reader, and her mission to rescue her sister held captive…
Meet Jessica Murtagh, a glass artist innovating craft and design.
There is a new contemporary design award in town showcasing the innovators of the makers scene. This year’s inaugural MAKE Awards: Biennial Prize for Innovation…
Altered Carbon by Richard Morgan
Altered Carbon by Richard Morgan would not have been my first choice to read; I’m not too big on the hard-boiled detective genre – and…
Memory Man by David Baldacci
Memory Man by David Baldacci Gaining the gifts of synaesthesia & a perfect memory after an accident, ex-cop Amos Decker is compelled to act after…