City of Sydney Library

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My father's shadow / Jannali Jones. Author: Jones, Jannali, author. Publisher: Broome, Western Australia : Magabala Books, 2019. Review by: MrMink on: 4/05/2026 6:08:53 PM Member Rating: I am not much of a reader despite being a senior but I found this an absolutely compelling read. It is well written in easy flowing language nothing fancy at all and unsure why it is classified as YAjunior book - is it just cos the protagonist is a teenager still doing the HSC or simply because the language is simple. The plot line does jump back and forth in time occasionally which is not jarring unsure whether the author in some way intended to mirror the alleged PTSD of the protagonist it is a first person narrative from her point of view. To be honest I read the first two-thirds of it on a 3 hour plane journey this morning so have not even finished it! but am more than happy highly to recommend it even so & cannot wait to finish it. Not to mention I bought the book itself from an Aboriginal press book-shop in Broome WA where I was on holiday. As I already said I consider it a a very compelling and easy read and can highly recommend to anyone whether young or adult without hesitation.
The ultimate fast 800 recipe book / Dr Clare Bailey and Justine Pattison ; foreword by Dr Michael Mosley. Author: Bailey, Clare, author. -- Pattison, Justine, author. -- Mosley, Michael, 1957- writer of foreword. Publisher: Cammeray, N.S.W. : Simon & Schuster, 2023. -- ©2023 Review by: timmodi on: 4/07/2025 8:31:58 AM Member Rating: This is a great book.Everyhing you need to know about and to do the Fast800 in one book. Able to find delicious recipes easily
After the Great Storm [electronic resource]. Ann Dombroski. Author: Dombroski, Ann. Publisher: Sydney : Transit Lounge, 2025. Review by: jacspencer on: 9/05/2025 1:40:56 PM Member Rating: This novel is set in a recognisable but future Sydney. Corruption and medical experimentation are the themes. It's a gripping well written novel. I recomend it.
Still alive : notes from Australia's immigration detention system / Safdar Ahmed. Author: Ahmed, Safdar, author, illustrator. -- Ahmed, Safdar -- Comic books, strips, etc. -- Villawood Immigration Detention Centre -- Comic books, strips, etc. Publisher: Ventnor, Victoria : Twelve Panels Press, 2021. -- ©2021 Review by: Maroula on: 7/03/2025 2:24:23 PM Member Rating: Following the experiences of Safdar Ahmed an art teacher at Villawood detention centre Still Alive documents Safdar's time there along with the lives and lived experience of the people at Villawood.A fantastic and eye-opening read that I cannot recommend to people enough!This title was shortlisted for the CBCA award in 2022 and won book of the year in the NSW Premier's Literary awards
The Midnight Library / Matt Haig. Author: Haig, Matt, 1975-, author. Publisher: Edinburgh : Canongate, 2020. Review by: EllaH on: 6/01/2025 2:25:50 PM Member Rating: Good book! All about choice and 'sliding doors'
I know you're lying / by Daphne Benedis-Grab. Author: Benedis-Grab, Daphne, author. Publisher: Gosford, NSW : Scholastic, 2023. -- ©2022 Review by: EllaH on: 6/01/2025 2:17:50 PM Member Rating: it was good but i generally lke books about murder and i was expecting some murder and was a bit disapointed when it was just theft. still a good book.
Completely normal : (and others lies) / Biffy James. Author: James, Biffy, author. Publisher: Richmond, Victoria : Hardie Grant Books, 2022. Review by: EllaH on: 6/01/2025 2:06:06 PM Member Rating: Heartbreakingly good. I feel that life isn't fair on stella she deserves more. I don't like how it ends. I want it to continue a bit more. But overall a really good book.
Skin deep / [Hayley Lawrence]. Author: Lawrence, Hayley, author. Publisher: Gosford, NSW : Scholastic Australia, 2021. Review by: EllaH on: 6/01/2025 1:55:54 PM Member Rating: The first book I have ever read from Hayley lawrence and by far my favourite. I definetly reccomend it.
Ruby Tuesday / Hayley Lawrence. Author: Lawrence, Hayley, author. Publisher: [Hawthorn, Victoria] : Penguin Books, 2020. Review by: EllaH on: 6/01/2025 1:54:56 PM Member Rating: A book about teenage life consent singing confidence love and friendship. This book was really good.
Such a good liar / Sue Wallman. Author: Wallman, Sue, author. Publisher: London : Scholastic, 2022. Review by: EllaH on: 6/01/2025 1:48:38 PM Member Rating: Sue Wallman is one of my favourite authors and this book is definetly one of my favourites.