Bayside Library

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The nurse / Claire Allan. Author: Allan, Claire, 1976-, author. Publisher: London : Avon, 2022. -- ©2022. Review by: leanne on: 21/08/2023 6:35:45 PM Member Rating: kept me turning the pages - a great read!
The colours of death / Patricia Marques. Author: Marques, Patricia, author. Publisher: London : Hodder & Stoughton, 2021. -- ©2021. Review by: de Sa Araujo, Ana Miss on: 18/08/2023 11:45:59 AM Member Rating: This is a crime thriller set in contemporary Lisbon Portugal not the usual setting for these kinds of novels but which I thoroughly enjoyed Centred around a strong lead female detective inspector in a very patriarchal society working on a case featuring 'Gifted' individuals those who have special '6th sense powers' both telekinetic and telepathic. It's a can't put down kind of read and I thoroughly enjoyed the writing style by Patricia Marques eagerly await her next book.
Circle of shadows / Evelyn Skye. Author: Skye, Evelyn, author. Publisher: New York : Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, 2019. -- ©2019. Review by: Pounder, Jeremy Mr on: 1/08/2023 7:17:44 PM Member Rating: It was great
Fantastic beasts and where to find them : magical movie handbook / by Michael Kogge. Author: Kogge, Michael, author. -- Scholastic Inc Publisher: Gosford, N.S.W. Scholastic, Incorporated, 2016 -- New York, NY Scholastic, Inc., 2016 -- ©2016 Review by: Kimngan on: 18/10/2022 4:27:47 PM Member Rating: such an interesting book to read for harry potter fans
Johnno [electronic resource] / David Malouf ; read by Chris Pitman. Author: Malouf, David. -- Pitman, Chris. Publisher: [Melbourne, Vic.] : ABC Audio, 2018. Review by: bookgirl76 on: 8/06/2022 12:11:32 PM Member Rating: I really enjoyed the narration of this audiobook where the main characters were given a different tone. This book gave me the same kind of reading experience as I had when reading 'A Man's Got to have a Hobby' by William McInnes. It is set in Brisbane in the 1960s and the city acts as a third main character. This is a humorous nostalgic feeling book and an enjoyable read although there are sad moments.
Blankets : a graphic novel / Craig Thompson Author: Thompson, Craig Publisher: Marietta, USA : Top Shelf Productions, 2003 Review by: Azaelia on: 29/03/2022 4:33:52 PM Member Rating: Incredible. Powerful. Heartbreaking. Tender. Painful. I cant even put sentences together. I struggled a lot with this book but I am glad I read it. It is a read that will stay with me. Its deeply personal and explores big themes and asks even bigger questions. Some scenes filled me with so much anger and some scenes moved me. I just think it is so brave of authors to put so much of themselves into their work and I appreciate Thompson's transparency and honesty.
Age of swords / Michael J. Sullivan. Author: Sullivan, Michael J., 1961- author. Publisher: New York : Del Rey, 2017. -- Â©2017. Review by: ValeHolio on: 17/03/2022 6:33:10 PM Member Rating: Michael J Sullivan is my favorite writer and this book is amazing
Jane Eyre / Charlotte Brontë ; supplementary text by Gerard Cheshire. Author: Brontë, Charlotte, 1816-1855, author. -- Cheshire, Gerard, writer of supplementary textual content. Publisher: London : William Collins, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2016. -- ©2016. Review by: Azaelia on: 10/03/2022 3:14:24 PM Member Rating: I didnt think Id enjoy this one as I had previously tried Wuthering Heights but couldnt get through it. For some reason this felt different and I enjoyed reading it. The writing is wonderfully descriptive using imagery and phrases that just draw you in and capture you in the moment. I also loved how Bronte would interject sometimes to make a personal note or explanation to the reader like you were really there listening to her tale. The tone is dark and gothic the characters layered and troubled. I think this would make a great read on a stormy night.
Bewilderment / Richard Powers. Author: Powers, Richard, 1957-, author. Publisher: London : Hutchinson Heinemann, 2021. -- ©2021. Review by: Azaelia on: 15/02/2022 2:25:03 PM Member Rating: Wow. What a powerful read. Im not even sure I can adequately express what I want to say. I dont read many novels like this its quite inward-focused so not a lot happens but so much is said sometimes too much. The novel talks about life love science the state of the world and thats a lot to pack in in less than 300 pages. The writing is fantastic though and the ending got me right in the feels!
Matthew Flinders' cat [audio book MP3] / Bryce Courtenay ; read by Humphrey Bower. Author: Courtenay, Bryce, 1933-2012 -- Bower, Humphrey. Publisher: Tullamarine, Vic. : Bolinda Audio, [p2010], c2002. Review by: dianacburke on: 14/02/2022 4:18:39 PM Member Rating: If you are looking for a rollicking good story that is full of hear local and nostalgic Sydney in the 90s leading up the the Olympics this is the audiobook for you. The main storylines are well-researched although characters though well-described appear dated with their superficial racial stereotypes. But the exciting pace of the story and heart of the book almost makes up for this and the fictional account of Matthew Flinders' voyages form the perspective of his cat Trim which are intersperse between the present day story in the 90s bring a relief.