SMSA (Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts)New Book Highlights
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ANIMAL STORIES
None this month.
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AUSTRALIANA
Ashton, Paul | Centennial Park: A History | 333.78 |
Flint, David | Give Us Back Our Country: How to Make the Politicians Truly Accountable | 320.494 |
Lees, Jennie | The Sydney Eisteddfod Story: 1933-1941 | 780.799441 |
Pederson, Peter | Anzac Treasures | 940.426 |
Russell, Eric | Woollahra: A History in Pictures | 994.41 |
Stacker, Lorraine | Penrith: The Makings of a City | 994.41 |
Weir, Jessica | Murray River Country: An Ecological Dialogue with the Traditional Owners | 333.91620994 |
BIOGRAPHY
Bates, Stephen | The Poisoner | William Palmer |
Callahan, Dan | Vanessa: The Life of Vanessa Redgrave | Vanessa Redgrave |
Forrester, Helen | Twopence to Cross the Mersey | Helen Forrester |
Gillard, Julia | My Story | Julia Gillard |
Itter, Ian | Fred Wolseley: A Man of Many Parts | Fred Wolseley |
Lawrence, Dorothy | Sapper Dorothy Lawrence: The Only English Woman Soldier | Dorothy Lawrence |
McMullin, Ross | So Monstrous a Travesty | Chris Watson |
Storm, Morten | Agent Storm: My Life Inside Al Qaeda | Morten Storm |
Bates, Stephen — The Poisoner: The Life and Crimes of Victorian England’s Most Notorious Doctor
Dr William Palmer of Sheffield was a well liked and respected man, who in 1856 was convicted and hanged for crimes of murder by poisoning. Among his victims were his wife, her mother and his best friend. His sensational 12 day trial made news around the world, but not without leaving some with doubts about his guilt. Journalist Stephen Bates revisits Palmer’s life and crimes, throwing new light onto unexamined forensic evidence, delving into the mind of a serial killer, and portraying a fascinating account of Victorian society.
McMullin, Ross —So Monstrous a Travesty: Chris Watson and the world’s first national labour government
The story of the pioneering Australian government who, in 1904, led the world in ‘progressive social initiatives’. Chris Watson’s ministry was viciously criticised by the conservative newspapers who feared this new ‘socialist’ government would be disastrous for Australian business. A century later and it is hard to imagine the Australian government could be admired by the rest of the world. But, admired it was, as this award winning historical writer illuminates.
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COOKING
Chester, Molly | Back to Butter : A Traditional Foods Cookbook |
Kerwien, Erica | The Healthy Coconut Flour Cookbook |
Moldvaer, Anette | Coffee Obsession |
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CLASSICS
None this month.
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CRAFT
Miser, Lorna | Pick the Pieces |
Ashwell, Rachel | The Shabby Chic Home |
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GARDENING
None this month.
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GENERAL NOVELS
Christopher, Paul | Lost City of the Templars |
Coelho. Paulo | Adultry |
Cohen, Tamar | The Broken |
Frazier, Charles | Nightwoods |
Gardam, Jane | The Stories |
Hashimi, Nadia | The Pearl that Broke its Shell |
Jacob, Mira | The Sleepwalker’s Guide to Dancing |
Kerr, Phillip | Research |
Lang, Lisa | Utopian Man |
Lette, Kathy | Courting Trouble |
Malouf, David | The Happy Life of David Malouf |
McMurtry, Larry | The Last Kind Words Saloon |
Montefiore, Santa | The Beekeeper’s Daughter |
Moriarty, Liane | Big Little Lies |
Murakami, Haruki | 1Q84: The Complete Trilogy |
Musa, Omar | Here Come the Dogs |
Neggers, Carla | Harbour Island |
O’Flanagan, Sheila | If You Were Me |
Pitre, Michael | Fives and Twenty-Fives |
Saramago, Jose | Skylight |
Scott, Jennifer | The Accidental Book Club |
Silva, Daniel | The Heist |
Smith, Dan | The Darkest Heart |
Smith, Mark | The Confessor |
Stassi, Fabio | Charlie Chaplin’s Last Dance |
Steel, Danielle | A Perfect Life |
Thor, Brad | Act of War |
Tsukiyama, Gail | The Samurai’s Garden |
Walker, Fiona | The Country Escape |
Gardam, Jane — The Stories
A collection of short stories by a one of England’s greatest living novelists, revered and much awarded for her witty observations into the human condition.
All 28 tales are set in various English locations with a host of mischievous characters, including an appearance by ‘Old Filth’ from her previous novels of the same name.
Lette, Kathy — Courting Trouble
Fed up with recent antics of men who seem hell-bent on ruining her life, quick witted Tilly and her fabulous mother both Solicitors decide to set up an all-female law firm. Their aim: to defend women who have suffered in some way by the actions of men. In court Tilly finds herself up against an old love, Jack Cassidy. Smug, smart, and against everything she stands for, Tilly can’t stand that she still finds him attractive. Will this old flame ruin her chance to win a big case? Laced with Lette’s trademark humour, yet sensitive to serious issues affecting women, this novel is a surprisingly compelling read.
Pitre, Michael — Fives and Twenty Fives
“Always watching your fives and twenty-fives, a series of steps taken by Marines to assure safety when a convoy halts to investigate a possible roadside bomb.” Three soldiers, two American and one Iraqi, try to live with what they experienced in 2006 during one of the bloodiest moments of the Iraq war. A few years on they each struggle to find their place in a world that’s turned its back on them, and survive the harsh battlefield of memory. Destined to be the quintessential book on the Iraq war.
Saramago, Jose — Skylight
This is a long lost story by one of Portugal’s – and indeed, the world’s – greatest writers. In 1998 he received the Nobel Prize for literature. Skylight was written at the beginning of his career and published posthumously. We are introduced to the multi-faceted residents of an apartment house in Lisbon in the 1940’s. There’s the elderly shoemaker and his wife, their young boarder, the prostitute, the family of music lovers, the beautiful typist. Their everyday, impoverished lives intermingle, their inner lives and deepest , feelings are unveiled. A plethora of human emotion – desire, love, grief and growing up – traversed by Saramago’s unique, soaring and insightful prose
Tsukiyama, Gail< — The Samurai’s Garden
Set in rural Japan at the beginning of WWII, this beautifully crafted story unfolds around Stephen, a young Chinese man, whose illness causes him to travel to the family’s summer home, where he is cared for and mentored by Master gardener, Matsu. A lyrical monument to the strength, resilience and beauty humanity is capable of in the face of pain, hardship and loneliness.
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HISTORICAL NOVELS
Bailey, Martine | An Appetite for Violets |
Griffith, Nicola | Hild |
Humphreys, C. C. | Plague |
Nicholls, Joanna | The Lace Balcony |
Robertson, Imogen | Theft of Life |
Sailah, Steve | A Fatal Tide |
Bailey, Martine — An Appetite for Violets
Biddy Leigh is a 22 year old servant cook at Mawton Hall in Cheshire, with humble dreams of opening a tavern with her childhood sweetheart, where they can serve delicious dishes created from her treasured book of recipes. These dreams are unwillingly put on hold when her elderly Master marries the young Lady Carinna, and she must accompany her new Mistress to Tuscany. Biddy becomes embroiled in a world of mystery, scheming, lies and murderous conspiracy. Set in 18th Century Europe, this tale of food, dark drama and intrigue is a compelling and well researched tale whose narrative voice of Biddy is a delight.
Griffith, Nicola —Hild
This riveting historical thriller is set in seventh century Britain. Hild is the gifted niece of Edwin, the ruthless King of Northumbria. Fiercely observant and intelligent, she is able to foresee future outcomes and quickly becomes a valuable asset to the King. But there are others too, who see the power of her mind and leadership abilities. Forces of a brutal time in a dark age threaten her safety and those close to her.
Humphrys, C.C. —Plague
Gritty 17th century London is brought to life in this gruesome, fast paced historical thriller, where a serial killer’s on the loose, and he is not alone…William Coke, a former captain now highway robber, discovers a brutal multiple murder and must form an alliance with his pursuer, Pittman, in order to escape blame and uncover the real killer. Their journey takes them from lowborn scum to the highborn royalty of London, where none are immune from the icy grip of death. Plague is the first novel in a trilogy that recreates this fascinating era. It doesn’t shy away from the darker details of life during this time, establishing a vivid atmosphere and gory backdrop for murder and mayhem.
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HISTORICAL ROMANCE
Beacon, Elizabeth | An Improper Ingenue |
Beacon, Elizabeth —An Improper Ingenue
What’s better than one Regency novel of passion and scandal? Two Regency novels in the one volume! The rebellious rake Benedict Shaw may prove to be more scandal than innocent Governess Charlotte can handle in “Rebellious Rake, Innocent Governess” and Miranda Braxton courts a scandal of her own by eloping with her brother’s tutor at age 17. Now widowed, she returns home to find herself engaged again, this time in a game of wits with the adventurous Kit Alstone, who may not care if she is “A Less Than Perfect Lady.”
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MYSTERY
Bannalec, Jean-Luc | Death in Pont-Aven |
Barr, Nevada | Burn |
Barr, Nevada | Borderline |
Beaton, M. C. | The Agatha Raisin Companion |
Block, Lawrence | Everybody Dies |
Carrisi, Donato | The Vanished Ones |
Carter, Chris | An Evil Mind |
Chabon, Michael | Wonder Boys |
Challinor, C. S. | Murder at Midnight |
Dillon, E. R. | Ayrshire Murders |
Galbraith, Gillian | The Good Priest |
Greenwood, Kerry | Electra |
Holt, Hazel | Mrs Malory and Any Man’s Death |
Hyzy, Julie | Buffalo West Wing Large Print |
Jackson, Lisa | Deserves to Die |
James, Peter | Want You Dead |
Johnson, Craig | Death Without Company |
Keller, Julia | Summer of the Dead |
Masterton, Graham | Red Light |
McKinty, Adrian | The Sun is God |
Neville, Stuart | The Final Silence |
Nunn, Malla | Blessed are the Dead |
Patterson, James | Private India |
Phillips, Jayne Anne | Quiet Dell |
Powell, Jessie Bishop | The Marriage at the Rue Morgue |
Rendell, Ruth | The Girl Next Door |
Robotham, Michael | Life or Death |
Stanley, Kelli | City of Ghosts |
Torre, A. R. | The Girl in 6E |
Walker, Martin | The Dark Vinyard |
Wells, Melinda | Pie ‘a la Murder Large Print |
Woodhouse, Jake | After the Silence |
Keller, Julia —Summer of the Dead
This is the third novel featuring County Prosecutor Bell Elkins preceeded by A Killing in the Hills and Bitter River again earning this crime writer high praise from her peers.A killer is stalking the inhabitants of Acker’s Gap, a small, forgotten and desperately poor West Virginian town. Elkins and Sheriff Nick Fogelsong are desperate to catch this elusive threat before tensions in the town ignite in the oppressive summer heat. Adding to the strain is the return of Bell’s sister who for thirty years has been in prison for the murder of their father, and must now adjust to ‘life outside’. Violence looms in the dark secrets of Lindy Crabtree, a local coal miner’s daughter and perhaps crucial element in the mystery afoot. A captivating thriller set against a beautiful and brutal sense of place and gritty, proud characters.
Stanley, Kelli —City of Ghosts
1940’s San Francisco, a time and place stunningly recreated here in the second novel in the series which features the fierce heroine, P.I. Miranda Corbie. Corbie is on a murder case that leads her through the sordid streets and clubs of San Francisco to Reno Nevada, investigating a nazi spy and running from someone who’s framed her for murder. Hard boiled noir with an irresistible, razor sharp lead.
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NON FICTION
Bennett, Susanne | The 7-Day Allergy Makeover | 616.97 |
Crawford, Pamela | Coping With Epilepsy | 616.853 |
Fleckner, Uwe | Jean-August-Dominique Ingres | 553.15 |
Gater, Will | The Night Sky Month by Month | 520 |
Gilbert, Martin | Churchill at War | 940.54 |
Hedge, Michele | Beating Sugar Addiction | 641.33 |
Holmes, Richard | The Romantic Poets and their Circle | 821.709 |
Huang, Jim | Mystery Muses: 100 Classics that Inspire Today’s Mystery Writers | 823.087 |
Lott Emmeline | The English Governess in Egypt | 942 |
Lott Emmeline | The Grand Pacha’s Cruise on the Nile | 942 |
Miles, Milton E. | A Different Kind of War | 940.546873 |
Orgill, Brad | Why Labor Should Savour its Greens | 324.2940987 |
Ritland, Mike | Trident K9 Warriors | 956.7044345 |
Sher, Barbara | I Could Do Anything, if Only I Knew What it Was | 158.1 |
Rose, Lea | Let’s Talk About It | 155.937 |
Taylor, Helen | Scarlett’s Women | 813.52 |
Vitochova, Marie | Prague: A Journey Through its History | 914.3712 |
Yuqun, Liao | Traditional Chinese Medicine | 610.951 |
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OCCULT
Harkness, Deborah | Shadow of Night All Souls Trilogy, Volume 2 |
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ROMANCE
Claydon, Annie | A Doctor to Heal Her Heart |
Douglas, Michelle | The Rebel and the Heiress |
Gordon, Lucy | Not Just a Convenient Marriage |
Graham, Lynne | Zarif’s Convenient Queen |
Neil, Joanna | Daring to Date Her Boss |
Williams, Cathy | The Argentinian’s Demand |
Wilson, Scarlet | Tempted by Her Boss |
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SCIENCE FICTION / FANTASY
Cherryn, C. J. | Peacemaker |
Hunt, Stephen | In Dark Service The Far Called Trilogy, Volume 1 |
Koch, Gini | Alien Tango Katherine ‘Kitty’ Katt Series |
Le Guin, Ursula | The Unreal and the Real Selected Short Stories |
Pratchett, Terry | The Long Mars The Long Earth, Volume 3 |
Rajaniemi, Hannu | The Causal Angel Jean Flambeur Series, Volume 3 |
Ramirez, David | The Forever Watch |
Ryan, Anthony | Tower Lord Raven’s Shadow, Volume 2 |
Shinn, Sharon | Jovah’s Angel Samaria, Volume 2 |
Shinn, Sharon | Mystic & Ryder Twelve Houses, Volume 1 |
Le Guin, Ursula —The Unreal and the Real. Volume 1: Where on Earth
A collection of work selected and written by Le Guin, stories characteristically wonderful, poetic and insightful by the author of the well-known EarthSea Stories and seminal “The Left Hand of Darkness”.
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SEA STORIES
None this month.
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TRAVEL
Don, Montagu | The Road to Le Tholonet | 635.0944 |
Sovereign Hill Museums Association | The Travellers Guide to Sovereign Hill | 944.57 |
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New additions to eBooks at SMSA
EBOOKS
Albert, Susan | An Extraordinary Year of Ordinary Days |
Connelly, Michael | Switchblade |
Kernick, Simon | The Business of Dying |
Kernick, Simon | The Crime Trade |
Kernick, Simon | Deadline |
Leon, Donna | About Face |
Nesbo, Jo | Nemesis |
Nesbo, Jo | The Redbreast |
Nesbo, Jo | The Snowman |
Nesbo, Jo | The Devil’s Star |
Quantrill, Nick | The Crooked Beast |
Wanner, Len | The Crime Interview |
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AUDIOBOOKS
Archer, Jeffrey | Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less |
Archer, Jeffrey | A Prison Diary |
Archer, Jeffrey | The Prodigal Daughter |
May, Peter | Dry Bones |
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New Books for October 2014
The new books for October 2014 will be released on Tuesday 14 October, with new ebooks and audiobooks.
We hope you enjoy them!
- New books may be borrowed for a period of two weeks only and may not be renewed.
- Books remain listed as “New Books” for three months.
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