Ruby Moonlight by Ali Cobby Eckermann

A novel in poetry format? My immediate reaction: "Boooooring!" I'd read another poetic novel years ago and it was trite and unispiring, I'd hated it. As far as I was concerned, conversation over. I was greeted by silence from across the desk. I looked up to see me colleague's look of disappointment at my judgemental reaction. Master manipu... I mean motivator? You betcha. So, feeling a little guilty I picked up Ruby Moonlight...

And loved it. It gave me a whole new perspective on the possibilities of verse! It's a short read so I read it in less than an hour but was left thinking about it long after the final page.

Ruby Moonlight is set in colonial Australia, a time of great tension between Aboriginals and white settlers. Amid the harsh landscape and the brutality of it’s inhabitants a young aboriginal woman and an Irish loner build their own oasis, a relationship extraordinary and fragile. The tale is both beautiful and heartbreaking, even more so for the elegance of it’s telling.

Ruby Moonlight is a unique, delicately crafted treasure. Don't miss out on reading it like I almost did, grab a copy at your local library ;-)

~ K

 

 

 

Kept me from the house cleaning!

'I AM PILGRIM' by Terry Hayes

 

 

Admittedly what you want from any book is a good read, and this book is certainly going to give you good reason to let that housework pile up.

A spy/mystery thriller that is a whopping 700pgs! It's easy to read and really well written. It’s the first book by Australian, Mad Max 2 screenplay writer, Terry Hayes.

Set in American/Turkey/Saudi Arabia and a heap of other Middle Eastern countries this book will take you on an interesting ride. It’s slightly cryptic but mostly a good gripping read about an undercover agent (can't say too much more *wink wink*), a murder or two, and a deadly disease.

Did I make it sound great? Give it a go!

AM

A journey into the darkness that is Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

 

 

Wow, what a ride!!!!

After what was a considerable amount of discussion regarding this book, I finally caved and read it!!

Admittedly this was never one of my favourite genres, however this is definitely one of those reads that kept me enthralled, captivated and mesmerized.

A sick and twisted, psychological thriller. A book about extremes and power-plays.

This is a journal of the human psyche, where does it begin and where will it end

We follow the jouney of Nick and Amy, their marriage, their relationships with eachother and those around them.

The relationship they develop with the reader, as they weave their masterful hand at gamesmanship.

 

Have a look around you, and ask yourself this:

"Do I really know you?"

 

 

Rosie

Stig Live at the Library Riverina Tour day 8

An oldie but a goodie!! Join us at the Library 1pm Saturday August 31 when Rotary Avanti present 'My Fair Lady' - SDV

Join Local Author Amanda Robins at Griffith City Library for the launch of her debut book 'How to turn on a tired housewife' 5.30 pm Thursday September 2 - SDV

Unleash the domestic goddess within, with these delicious morsels....

Time to tempt those taste buds with our zesty collection of cookbooks, about to hit our shelves.

Indulge in a smorgasbord of recipes and kitchen anecdotes.

Happy cooking everyone!!

Rose