Monthly Archives: October 2011
Classic Sci-Fi and Fantasy by Gollancz- Happy 50th Birthday!
British publishing house, Gollancz, have been championing science-fiction and fantasy for over 50 years, and have recently had a poll going to choose the public’s top ten favourite releases of all time. The Top Ten titles chosen have all been … Continue reading
Filed under Fiction Reviews, Top Ten
Vintage is turning 21!
The Vintage imprint is turning 21, and to celebrate they have released 21 of their most popular books as special editions. The books are beautiful, produced in a gorgeous rainbow of bright colours, with even the edges sprayed to match. … Continue reading
Filed under Gift Ideas, Jottings
George Ivanoff will be visiting Fairfield Books!
George Ivanoff, author of many fantastic books for children and teenagers, will be visiting Fairfield Books from 11am to 12noon on Saturday 29th October as part of the Fairfield Village Market Day festivities. His latest books, Gamers’ Quest and Gamers’ … Continue reading
Filed under Children's Books, Events, Jottings
The Ox is slow but the earth is patient – Mick Malthouse
The Ox is slow but the earth is patient by Mick Malthouse & David Buttifant HB, $30.00 Premiership coach Mick Malthouse and his longtime friend and conditioning coach David Buttifant have brought us a brilliant book that can inspire us … Continue reading
Filed under Dads' books, Non-fiction Reviews, Reviews
In the Kitchen by Allan Campion and Michele Curtis
When looking for a cookbook that covers all the bases, look no further than the bible-like In the Kitchen. This is the cookbook for every occasion and cuisine, managing to cover all the basics without ever being boring. When looking … Continue reading
Filed under Cookbook Reviews, Reviews
House of Sticks by Peggy Frew
Bonnie and Pete live in inner city Melbourne with their three young children. Pete is self-employed, and Bonnie has put her career as a guitarist on hold to be a full-time mother. They don’t have a lot of money, but … Continue reading
Filed under Fiction Reviews, Reviews
Australian Poetry Since 1788
Although technically there was no ‘Australia’ back in 1788, this comprehensive anthology takes us from our British roots all the way through to modern times. Edited by poets Geoffrey Lehmann and Robert Gray, this collection includes over 1000 poems from … Continue reading
Filed under Fiction Reviews, Reviews, Uncategorized, Words, Language, Xmas Gift Ideas
Kaz Cooke – Women’s Stuff
Women’s Stuff by Kaz Cooke, HB $59.95 From the author of Kidwrangling, Up the Duff and Girl Stuff comes this fabulously insightful go-to guide for women. Kaz Cooke writes with humour and honesty and covers a full range of topics … Continue reading
Filed under Mums' books, Non-fiction Reviews
Born to Run
$30 Born to Run is an intriguing story about the US Presidential system. The story line strikes chords with the anti-Obama sentiments, based on race or origins and tells the story of Isabel Diaz is set to be the first … Continue reading
Filed under Fiction Reviews, Reviews, Uncategorized
