Library staff members Lyn Baines, Jessica Bonner and Pia Butcher run a radio show each Wednesday 12:05pm-12:45pm on Eastern FM 98.1 called The Eastern Regional Library Show. Tune in next week for a great show.
On Wednesday's show
Jess Bonner reviewed a new book about safe plants for gardening by Nicole O'Kane called Poisonous 2 Pets. This brightly coloured handbook has a wealth of important information about identifying what plants are safe or dangerous to our pets. It also details symptons and what to do in emergencies should our pets come in contact with toxic plants. A fantastic reference for people wanting to get back out in the garden (well, when the weather is being nice...)
Dean Koontz's final book in his Frankenstein series, The dead town, was also reviewed. Being a modern update Mary Shelley's work, it is set 200 years after the original classic. Victor Frankenstein has survived the last couple of centuries by applying his research to extending his own mortaility and continues his work in creating life-forms for his own purposes. Frankenstein's monster, known as Deucalion, having come to a better understanding on the nature of being human also works to stop the doctor from completing his nefarious plans. A chilling, yet fast paced novel, Dean Koontz does a wonderful job at bringing the final confrontation between these two pivotal characters to an end.
Music today was:
Sweet One from Katie Noonan & the Captains
In these Hands from The Butterfly Effect
---- Jess
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Friday, August 12, 2011
Friday, July 01, 2011
The Eastern Regional Library Show 29th June 2011
Library staff members Lesley Conway and Pia Butcher run a radio show each Wednesday 12:05pm-12:45pm on Eastern FM 98.1 called The Eastern Regional Library Show. Tune in next week for a great show.
On Wednesday's show
On Wednesday's show
The libraries are buzzing over the next two weeks, with school holiday activities at all our branches, even the newly refurbished Croydon library which re-opens on 4th July.
At the same time, there are still a lot of adult activities, including monthly book chat at Rowville, and two gardening groups meeting, at Rowville on 1st July 1 and Ferntree Gully on 7th July.
Further ahead, it is worth noting that the first week in August is National Family History Week. There will be activities in our branches, and in many organisations which support family history research. The Genealogical Society of Victoria is hosting four free talks and an Open Day over the week, covering 'Using Digger software for Australian Births, Deaths and Marriages', 'Starting your family history', 'Using Archive Digital Books Australia' and 'Introduction to Irish family history'. The link to thier web page is www.gsv.org.au.
The novel reviewed today was Natural flights of the human mind by Claire Morrall. It is only her second novel, and her first, Astonishing splashes of colour, was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize. I admire the way she takes two quite unprepossessing characters. The first we meet is reclusive Peter Straker who lives in an abandoned lighthouse and refuses to speak to anyone. The other is Imogen Doody, a dissapointment to her mother, abandoned by her young husband, and dealing with the world through anger and pugnacity. The story gradually reveals details which allow us to feel sympathy, and even liking for these two unlikely aquaintances, and the drama which occurred twenty five years before which has shaped both their lives. Morrall's writing reminds me of the gentle, but perceptive writing of Ann Tyler and Nick Hornsby.
Music today was from Get happy : the best of Judy Garland
---- Lesley
Friday, April 29, 2011
The Eastern Regional Library Radio Show 27th April 2011
Library staff members Lesley Conway and Pia Butcher run a radio show each Wednesday 12:05pm-12:45pm on Eastern FM 98.1 called The Eastern Regional Library Show. Tune in next week for a great show.
On Wednesday's show
Finding inspiration for new reading can be difficult at times. You prowl the shelves and nothing jumps out at you, your friend's recommendation of a new thriller doesn't appeal. What are the options? One is to drop into one of the many Book Chat sessions that run in most of our branches on a monthly basis. Not only will you be encouraged to try some new authors, but your thoughts and suggestions are welcome too. Last week, journalist and interviewer Ann Creber visited Lilydale Library Book Chat group to inspire us with some wonderful Australian writing. Under the influence is an accomplished first novel by Jackie Lunn which deals with a schoolgirl secret which brings two successful and happy women together at the death of an old friend. Another thriller Ann recommends is Beyond fear by Jaye Ford. Four friends go away for a weekend together, only to be thrown into a terrifying situation challenges them all, and for one woman, takes her back to a traumatic past.
For something a little more laid back, Ann recommends Lyn Bryski, who has set out specifically to supplant the stereotypical young beautiful heroine and replace her with real women in middle age. Her book Gang of four has many fans, and her latest is Last chance cafe. Another writer to challenge the stereotypes is June Loves, in The Shelly Beach Writers' Group. The story of a woman who's marriage has ended, is dissatisfied with her working life. She retreats to a small seaside community to regroup and finds a new life in being involved in the community.
For myself, I keep an eye open for book reviews in likely and unlikely places. Most magazines run book review columns, and can point you in new and interesting directions. I enjoy the reviewers in Country Life and Australia Coast to Coast Country Style magazines. The latest title from one of these which attracted my intention was a new biography of Roald Dahl, entitled Storyteller : the life of Roald Dahl by Donald Sturrock. It sounds to be full of thoughtful insight on a remarkable man.
---- Lesley
On Wednesday's show
Finding inspiration for new reading can be difficult at times. You prowl the shelves and nothing jumps out at you, your friend's recommendation of a new thriller doesn't appeal. What are the options? One is to drop into one of the many Book Chat sessions that run in most of our branches on a monthly basis. Not only will you be encouraged to try some new authors, but your thoughts and suggestions are welcome too. Last week, journalist and interviewer Ann Creber visited Lilydale Library Book Chat group to inspire us with some wonderful Australian writing. Under the influence is an accomplished first novel by Jackie Lunn which deals with a schoolgirl secret which brings two successful and happy women together at the death of an old friend. Another thriller Ann recommends is Beyond fear by Jaye Ford. Four friends go away for a weekend together, only to be thrown into a terrifying situation challenges them all, and for one woman, takes her back to a traumatic past.
For something a little more laid back, Ann recommends Lyn Bryski, who has set out specifically to supplant the stereotypical young beautiful heroine and replace her with real women in middle age. Her book Gang of four has many fans, and her latest is Last chance cafe. Another writer to challenge the stereotypes is June Loves, in The Shelly Beach Writers' Group. The story of a woman who's marriage has ended, is dissatisfied with her working life. She retreats to a small seaside community to regroup and finds a new life in being involved in the community.
For myself, I keep an eye open for book reviews in likely and unlikely places. Most magazines run book review columns, and can point you in new and interesting directions. I enjoy the reviewers in Country Life and Australia Coast to Coast Country Style magazines. The latest title from one of these which attracted my intention was a new biography of Roald Dahl, entitled Storyteller : the life of Roald Dahl by Donald Sturrock. It sounds to be full of thoughtful insight on a remarkable man.
---- Lesley
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Book in quick for an evening with ABC Radio presenter Jon Faine
In 2008 Jon Faine and his son Jack left Melbourne the trip of a lifetime from Australia to London across some of the most challenging terrain on Earth. Their four wheel drive adventures were a journey of discovery both of exotic places and the father and son relationship.
Jon Faine is one Australia's best known radio voices, respected for his fearless interviews and personal integrity.
Please join us at the Karralyka Centre for a fascinating evening.
When: Thursday 24th March 6:30 pm
Where: Karralyka Centre, Mines Rd, Ringwood East
Cost: $35 includes wine and finger food. Concession holders: $30
Bookings in person at any ERL branch, by phone 9870 0177 or 9294 5640 or book online Jon Faine
Cheers, Maryanne
Jon Faine is one Australia's best known radio voices, respected for his fearless interviews and personal integrity.
Please join us at the Karralyka Centre for a fascinating evening.
When: Thursday 24th March 6:30 pm
Where: Karralyka Centre, Mines Rd, Ringwood East
Cost: $35 includes wine and finger food. Concession holders: $30
Bookings in person at any ERL branch, by phone 9870 0177 or 9294 5640 or book online Jon Faine
Cheers, Maryanne
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