Readers’ Words
Share with us, and with your fellow readers, what you've enjoyed recently. Make sure to include the book title and the author’s name, and a comment about what you thought, why you liked it, or what other books you think would interest like-minded readers!
Posted Wednesday, 25 January 2012, 07:28 AM by Tim:
Here's a great combination - read Rob Young's Electric Eden with a computer running YouTube beside you. Young surveys English folk music throughout the 20th century, with a big focus on the 60s and 70s. As he mentions bands and track, you can call them up on YouTube and listen to them, discovering a heap of great music you missed at the time (or never had a chance to hear, if you are younger).
Posted Sunday, 10 July 2011, 05:08 PM by Storm:
Recently completed the non-fiction novels "Sky Burial" by Xinran and "The Mascot" by Mark Zurzem - neither are the types of books I usually read, but I would highly reccommend to anyone without hesitation.
Posted Sunday, 10 April 2011, 03:47 PM by Grace Miller:
I'm 15 years old but have a reading level way past my age. The past couple of weeks I read the 'Chaos Walking' trilogy. They were some of the most incredibly heart-wrenching, fast paced books I've ever read. Also I have loved 'Shiver' and 'Linger' by Maggie Stiefvater, even though they were along the same lines as 'Twilight Saga'. Last year I read 'The Messenger' which was a great read, especially from an Australian writer.
Posted Thursday, 10 March 2011, 05:37 PM by Richard G:
Another Jo Nesbo, The Leopard, even darker than The Snowman but a great read.
Posted Wednesday, 1 December 2010, 07:22 PM by Susie Reid:
As an ex-pat now living in New Zealand and working in the booktrade here I love to keep up with Australian themed fiction and non-fiction... 'Mice' by Gordon Reece (Allen and Unwin) is a terrific young adults psychological thriller that brings up great themes for discussion amongst young adults. A mother and daughter call themselves MICE because they scurry around the edges of life trying not to be noticed, they are bullied but how far will they be pushed before they react... Also great non-fiction - 'Unbroken' by Lauren Hillendbrand - the strength of the story is that is exceptionally written. US Olympian joins airforce and flies in the Pacific war, becomes POW...an amazing story of fortitude, resilience and strength of the human resolve to survive.
Posted Tuesday, 2 November 2010, 12:10 PM by Tim:
I bought Leanne Hall's first novel "This is Shyness" (a young adult book) at HBS recently. It's a great read. Well worth a look for readers of all ages. Imaginative, well realised, great characters.
Posted Wednesday, 8 September 2010, 09:46 PM by Ralph:
lovely site Chris, Janet ... shall enjoy reading it
Posted Wednesday, 8 September 2010, 09:18 AM by Diane:
'Deer Hunting with Jesus' Joe Bageant's truth-telling look at why the American white working poor hate liberalism and the other two percent. It makes you sit up and take notice. It also makes you realize just how much Australia is like America. Am now about to start his other book 'Rainbow Pie' which was just released here in Australia.
Posted Saturday, 4 September 2010, 03:33 PM by Jack:
Recently finished Michel Faber's Under the Skin. It opens on Isserley, a woman driving around the Scottish Highlands looking for lone male hitch-hikers to pick up. An incredibly dark and disturbing novel, but could not put it down. Isserley is a brilliant character. Highly recommended!
Posted Saturday, 4 September 2010, 03:17 PM by Rupert:
I've just started reading The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness - fantastic first installment of a fantasy trilogy for children/young adults. Gripping from page one - set in a future where everyone's thoughts can be heard. Can't wait to read the sequels!
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