COMING SOON to WTF!?! Collection....

We all know we as librarians love to have a laugh... but this new book has taken it to a higher level.
our newest addition (coming soon) to our What the Fact collection is 'The Little Book of Nits' by Richard Jones and Justine Crow.
A hilarious and informative read about the history and biology of nits. Don't forget to check out the section on combs and gadgets as well.
Here is a hilarious sneak peak for you all...
AM

HHhH - Laurent Binet

Currently reading:
'HHhH' by Laurent Binet
Currently confused by:
'HHhH' by Laurent Binet
Currently intenseley interested in:
'HHhH' by Laurent Binet
Currently wanting to talk about:
'HHhH' by Laurent Binet

So... LET'S TALK!
First off its won some awards, doesn't mean its going to be a great read. Secondly it's been suggested as the '2012s best read', also doesn't mean its going to be a great read.
Now that I'm reading it....
It's a GREAT READ!
Written as a fiction book, that also talks about the author and his researching processes, its unlike anything I have ever read before. I think this may be why it won awards, and its supposed to be the 2012 book, but who am I to say.
Its based on 'HHhH' which is an abbreviation of 'Himmler's Brain is called Heydrich' (in English of course) and refers to Heydrich, a real live person who was the brains behind many of the 'nasty' Nazi operations.
While sometime very confronting, it's well written and gives background to most of the stories. It is also great at incorporating what the author would like to 'artistically' add to the fictional story, but has chosen to show why it can or can't be included due to the research that was actually found.
All sound a bit confusing... bugger!
Just pick it up and give it a go....

Currently reading:
'HHhH' by Laurent Binet
Currently want to read as a result of reading 'HHhH' by Laurent Binet:
Mein kamph by Adolf Hitler

- AM

Good writers suck.

My brain does not work I am not cut out for blogging... well, properly anyway.
The reason my brain isn't working is because I was up late last night at some ridiculous hour reading a book. I'm currently reading Bitterblue, the third book in its series. I thought to myself yesterday evening, hey why don't I read for a couple of minutes? It couldn't hurt. So I did. But a couple of minutes turned into half an hour, half an hour turned into two hours, and before I knew it, it was half past one in the morning. I didn't want to stop reading, either, because the way Bitterblue is written is so great and enthralling, it just draws you in and makes you curious, wanting to know more when you finish each chapter.
This is both a great and annoying thing, because I love how an author is able to write so well and get me so caught up in their story that I stay awake for hours on end to read page after page, but it also gets slightly irritating when you have to go into school the next morning, glaring and zombie-like, dragging your body and mind through the day hoping that the next class is uncovered so you can sleep finally.
So I've come to a conclusion. Good writers suck, because they theive me of my sleep and I enjoy it. Then the eventual withdrawal symptoms of a great book start to kick in, and I conciously decide to let the author steal away my precious hours of nap time just so I can know what happens after a stupid cliffhanger.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go and sleep for three days. Or I could go finish Bitterblue.
- Jess

eBooks and eAudio is now here!

Griffith City Library is excited to announce the arrival of eAudio and eBooks. You can now read or listen to a huge range of books online!
With just a simple click, you can browse, borrow and download a digital audiobook or eBook without leaving the comfort of your home. Simply visit your library's website and select Bolinda Audiobooks, or Wheelers ebooks for an extensive list of bestselling books. These files will work on any mp3 compatible device, computer, tablet or internet ready phone - just log on and start listening or reading. Just visit this website, http://www.wrl.nsw.gov.au/.
eBooks can be downloaded free using you free membership number. Available for loan are children's and youth titles, and for adults we currently have travel guides, great for overseas trips.
Membership to Griffith City Library is free for residents so come in and see us to sign up. For more information, please contact the Library staff on 69622515 or library@grifffith.nsw.gov.au.

First day of work experience and I get to be in The Area News. How good is that?!

Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy . . . you decide???

There has been lots of talk of late of the "Fifty Shades of Grey" trilogy. From Internet chat rooms, to the school canteen, even on the sideline of the kids' soccer game, everywhere I turn people are talking about it. In fact, there has been so much talk that it has even sold out in Griffith stores!
I was looking for a review on the books just recently when I came across a library in the US who had banned all three books, yet another library in the US had over 100 patrons on its waiting list!
What is it with these books??? I had to know for myself!
I had just received a Kindle for Mothers Day, so I decided my first puchase would be the "Fifty Shades of Grey" trilogy.
And let me tell you, I couldn't put it down! YET to try and describe the plot to my fellow co workers was hard. In some parts it was like a very descriptive Mills & Boon with alot of "Days of our Lives" drama involved, other parts I skimmed through because I felt like I had read it all before.  But in saying that, it consumed me day and night for a whole week, until I could finish it.
The main character, Christian Grey, I think might be every woman's secret fantasy. His attitude can be "cavemanish" (is that a word?) at times (in fact at all times) but underneath all the drama (and freakish amount of sex) is the heart of a man who wants to worship and protect the woman he loves. And really, what woman doesn't want that!
But don't let me decide for you, you must read for yourself. And I'd like to know what your opinion is???

The Griffith City Library has all three books (we don't censure here) call us on 69 622515 if you'd like to add your name to the reservation list. Or check out our catalogue online http://www.wrl.nsw.gov.au/

For more information on the trilogy and its author (E.L. James) go to http://www.eljamesauthor.com/

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Knit In with ABC Riverina Radio & Lions Club Griffith

The 2012 "Wrap with Love Knit In" was launched this morning with a LIVE broadcast from the library by ABC Riverina Radio. The local Lions Club members braved the cold and cooked breakfast for over 150 hungry residents on their way to work and raised some much needed funds for their flood appeal.
Check out our facebook page for pictures of the morning :-)

https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/130212870337780/

Funny things our borrowers do . . . . .

Found this in the front cover of one of the returned books this morning!

Love our customers!