holiday reading

"One will never forget the sudden transcendent quality of ordinary things, the glow of the fruit in its own leaves, the purple and green of artichokes with bushy tales, the delicacy of the sea creatures, silver, lilac - pale and coral red" - Winter in Venice, Pleasure and Landscapes by Sybille Bedford

Here is some light musing over books I have loved this year and my favourite Audible listens too....

Family Lexicon by Natalia Ginzburg
A Place in the World: Finding the Meaning of Home by Frances Mayes
Serendipity: From Truffles and Champagne to Corn Flakes and Coffee: Stories of Accidental Success by Oscar Farinetti
Four Seasons in Rome: On Twins, Insomnia and the Biggest Funeral in the History of the World by Anthony Dooer
Pleasures and Landscapes: A Travellers Tales from Europe by Sybille Bedford 
Liguria in Cucina: The Flavours of Liguria by Enrica Monzani

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On the latest episode of the New Title Drop, Michelle, Angela and Melanie share their favorite books of the year and talk about new titles heading to shelves this season. This is the New Title Drop for December 2023 and January 2024.

Check out this month's titles and place holds here.

The Book Drop will return for Season 5 on January 12th, 2024. 

Best-selling up-lit author Joanna Nell recommends four of her favourite reads for Christmas gifting and holiday reading. From seventeenth century swordfighting to greek mythology Jo has you covered including top children's fiction and large print options.

Tune in tomorrow for more fabulous book recommendations.

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Christmas is fast approaching and when in doubt there is no better present than a good crime book. In this episode the BAD: All About Crime Podcast team have Christmas recommendations covered. 

BAD Sydney Chair, Professor Sue Turnbull talks to Suzanne, Andy and Catherine about their top crime recommendations from 2021, their favourite classic crime and the perfect books to hook a person into crime this Christmas. Together they have complied a terrific list of must gives and must reads.

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Christmas is quickly approaching. A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of sitting down with my dear friend JL Gillham. We had a fun conversation about the villains of Christmas, exploring their folkloric backgrounds. We also discussed the first book in her Winter Wonderland Chronicles, Princess Claus and the Great Escape.

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