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 today's show
Today on Eastern FM, Jessica recapped the success of a couple of recent ERL events, namely the Boronia Salvos Parade and the Halloween Hullabaloo at Knox Library. Big thanks to the vendors, sponsors and of course the managers and staff who organised these fantastic events.
Books on review included:
Lullaby by Chuck Palahniuk
From the author of the notorious Fight Club, Chuck Palahniuk's Lullaby is a modern, dark fantasy that recounts the adventure of an unlikely group of companions in search of destroying all books that contain an ancient "culling" poem that is lethal to anyone it is recited to. Witty, sardonic and with the usual flair for wild inventions and subversive ideas, this is a fast pasced book for those who are fans of all things quirky.
Dark Lady: Winston Churchill's Mother and her world by Charles Higham
This is a compelling account of a very interesting and stunning woman. Jennie Jerome, is said to have had over 200 lovers, some younger than her own son. She was married many times, went through bankrupt several times, yet always managed to be at the top of polite society in her Parisian gowns, despite her reputation for vanity and frivolity. She was even sat in a special pew dubbed the "loose box" at Westminster Abbey during the coronation of King Edward in 1902 that was specifically reserved for royal mistresses. Fantastic read!
Music today was "All Around Me" by Flyleaf.
---- Jessica
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Wednesday, November 09, 2011
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
The Eastern Regional Library Show 26th October 2011
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 today's show
On today's show
In recent years publishers have rediscovered great authors of the
past & brought their books back into print. The success of Philippa
Gregory's novels of the Tudors has led to novels by Jean Plaidy,
Margaret Campbell Barnes & M M Kaye returning to the shelves in
beautiful new covers. Georgette Heyer has never been out of print but
her novels have recently been reissued again & a new biography by
Jennifer Kloester has just been published. Winifred Holtby's South
Riding has been made into a TV series (coming to your library soon)
& more of her novels have been reprinted. Winifred's great friend,
Vera Brittain, wrote a moving memoir of WWI, Testament of Youth, &
the 1980 TV series based on the book has just been released on DVD.
Lyn
also promoted forthcoming talks by Maggie Millar on Elizabeth Jolley
& Jessica Rudd about her new book.
---- Lyn
Thursday, October 20, 2011
The Eastern Regional Library Show 19th October 2011
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
Next week is History Week & there are a number of talks on local history happening around ERL.
Lyn focussed on history with some new books just arrived on the shelves. Athelstan by Sarah Foot is about an Anglo-Saxon king whose achievements have been overshadowed by his famous grandfather, Alfred the Great. Matilda by Tracy Borman is the biography of Matilda of Flanders, wife of William the Conqueror. Young Henry by Robert Hutchinson tells the story of Henry VIII's childhood & his first glorious years as King before he became best known for executing his wives. A N Wilson's The Elizabethans is a survey of life & society in the reign of Elizabeth I.
History Week events range from Murder & Death in Ringwood with Russ Haines to Tall Tales of the Yarra Valley with Ernest Buckmaster. All the details are on our website at www.yourlibrary.com.au - just click on Calendar of Events on the right.
---- Lyn
On Wednesday's show
Next week is History Week & there are a number of talks on local history happening around ERL.
Lyn focussed on history with some new books just arrived on the shelves. Athelstan by Sarah Foot is about an Anglo-Saxon king whose achievements have been overshadowed by his famous grandfather, Alfred the Great. Matilda by Tracy Borman is the biography of Matilda of Flanders, wife of William the Conqueror. Young Henry by Robert Hutchinson tells the story of Henry VIII's childhood & his first glorious years as King before he became best known for executing his wives. A N Wilson's The Elizabethans is a survey of life & society in the reign of Elizabeth I.
History Week events range from Murder & Death in Ringwood with Russ Haines to Tall Tales of the Yarra Valley with Ernest Buckmaster. All the details are on our website at www.yourlibrary.com.au - just click on Calendar of Events on the right.
---- Lyn
Friday, October 14, 2011
The Eastern Regional Library Show 12th October 2011
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
Wednesday on Eastern FM, Jessica reviewed a selection of books ranging from the creepy to the crafty.
Dracula's Guest by Michael Sims - This is an anthology of classic vampire short stories from 19th century Victorian era in tribute to Bram Stoker's classic Dracula. In a time where vampire novels are flooding the market, it is refreshing to come across a collection of stories that speak to our fascination with the undead at a grass roots evel. Authors include well renowned poet Edgar Allen Poe, Lord Byron and Alexei Tolstoy. Fascinating read, classically eerie and will leave you looking over your shoulder at night!
Madame Tussaud by Michelle Moran - This is a cleverly written account of the life and career of the famous waxworks sculpter, Marie Tussaud. Set in France at the beginning of the French Revolution, it follows how Marie Tussaud survived the guillotine by making a deal to make the death masks of those who were executed, many of whom she knew. This novel is rather well done and well paced, as it highlights just amazing how this woman survived that turbulent and violent period.
World of Geekcraft by Susan Beal - This is a craft book purely centred on creating crafts with a sci-fi, gamer and techie flair. With projects ranging from Star Wars terraniums, Space Invader embroidery to Coraline Sewing Kits this is definitely worth checking out and getting in touch with your inner geek!!
---- Jessica
On Wednesday's show
Wednesday on Eastern FM, Jessica reviewed a selection of books ranging from the creepy to the crafty.
Dracula's Guest by Michael Sims - This is an anthology of classic vampire short stories from 19th century Victorian era in tribute to Bram Stoker's classic Dracula. In a time where vampire novels are flooding the market, it is refreshing to come across a collection of stories that speak to our fascination with the undead at a grass roots evel. Authors include well renowned poet Edgar Allen Poe, Lord Byron and Alexei Tolstoy. Fascinating read, classically eerie and will leave you looking over your shoulder at night!
Madame Tussaud by Michelle Moran - This is a cleverly written account of the life and career of the famous waxworks sculpter, Marie Tussaud. Set in France at the beginning of the French Revolution, it follows how Marie Tussaud survived the guillotine by making a deal to make the death masks of those who were executed, many of whom she knew. This novel is rather well done and well paced, as it highlights just amazing how this woman survived that turbulent and violent period.
World of Geekcraft by Susan Beal - This is a craft book purely centred on creating crafts with a sci-fi, gamer and techie flair. With projects ranging from Star Wars terraniums, Space Invader embroidery to Coraline Sewing Kits this is definitely worth checking out and getting in touch with your inner geek!!
---- Jessica
Thursday, September 22, 2011
The Eastern Regional Library Show 21st September 2011
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
This week, Jessica brought a steampunk theme to Eastern FM. We discussed what the steampunk genre was about and where it's title came from (steampunk being french for "futur a vapeur", meaning future with steam).
Steampunk is a sub-genre of the fantasy and science-fiction branches that centres on work in an era or world where steampower is the main source of energy. Typically set in a 19th century Victorian England style, steampunk features futuristic technologies within an antique setting (for example; think of H.G. Wells Time Machine).
Books featured on review included:
Dreadnought by Cherie Priest
Steampunk edited by Ann & Jeff Vandermeer (this is an anthology of short stories, ideal for getting a quick taste of the steampunk genre)
The Difference Engine by William Gibson & Bruce Sterling
The Steampunk Bible by Jeff Vandermeer - this is a fantastic illustrated and photographic guide of art, jewellery, literature and anything and everything steampunk. An essential read for anyone who is interested in finding out more about the steampunk culture.
Movies featured on review included:
Howl's Moving Castle
Steamboy
The Mysterious Geographic Expeditions of Jasper Morello (a must watch!)
For a list of the best steampunk reads - check out the Steampunk Scholar, a great resource on steampunk literature, all with titles available at Eastern Regional Libraries.
On Wednesday's show
This week, Jessica brought a steampunk theme to Eastern FM. We discussed what the steampunk genre was about and where it's title came from (steampunk being french for "futur a vapeur", meaning future with steam).
Steampunk is a sub-genre of the fantasy and science-fiction branches that centres on work in an era or world where steampower is the main source of energy. Typically set in a 19th century Victorian England style, steampunk features futuristic technologies within an antique setting (for example; think of H.G. Wells Time Machine).
Books featured on review included:
Dreadnought by Cherie Priest
Steampunk edited by Ann & Jeff Vandermeer (this is an anthology of short stories, ideal for getting a quick taste of the steampunk genre)
The Difference Engine by William Gibson & Bruce Sterling
The Steampunk Bible by Jeff Vandermeer - this is a fantastic illustrated and photographic guide of art, jewellery, literature and anything and everything steampunk. An essential read for anyone who is interested in finding out more about the steampunk culture.
Movies featured on review included:
Howl's Moving Castle
Steamboy
The Mysterious Geographic Expeditions of Jasper Morello (a must watch!)
For a list of the best steampunk reads - check out the Steampunk Scholar, a great resource on steampunk literature, all with titles available at Eastern Regional Libraries.
----Jessica
Wednesday, September 07, 2011
The Eastern Regional Library Show 7th September 2011
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 today's show
On today's Eastern Regional Libraries show on Eastern FM, Lyn Baines reviewed the latest in Alexander McCall Smith's 44 Scotland Street series, Bertie Plays the Blues. Bertie, the put-upon 6 year old son of over-achieving Irene, decides that he's had enough of Italian conversazione and visits to the psychotherapist. He decides to put himself up for adoption on eBay. Meanwhile, Matthew and Elspeth are coming to terms with being parents of triplets & Angus and Domenica's wedding plans are put in jeopardy by the arrival of an old flame from Domenica's past. Bertie Plays the Blues is another gently humorous instalment in the lives of the inhabitants of an Edinburgh apartment block. Lyn also reviewed the latest Chief Inspector Wexford novel by Ruth Rendell, The Vault.
Music from the Bee Gees and Simon and Garfunkel.
On today's show
On today's Eastern Regional Libraries show on Eastern FM, Lyn Baines reviewed the latest in Alexander McCall Smith's 44 Scotland Street series, Bertie Plays the Blues. Bertie, the put-upon 6 year old son of over-achieving Irene, decides that he's had enough of Italian conversazione and visits to the psychotherapist. He decides to put himself up for adoption on eBay. Meanwhile, Matthew and Elspeth are coming to terms with being parents of triplets & Angus and Domenica's wedding plans are put in jeopardy by the arrival of an old flame from Domenica's past. Bertie Plays the Blues is another gently humorous instalment in the lives of the inhabitants of an Edinburgh apartment block. Lyn also reviewed the latest Chief Inspector Wexford novel by Ruth Rendell, The Vault.
Music from the Bee Gees and Simon and Garfunkel.
---- Lyn
Thursday, September 01, 2011
The Eastern Regional Library Show 31st August 2011
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
Yesterday on the Library Show Lorraine and Janet chose Homes of Donegal from the CD Take Me Home by Celtic Thunder.
The DVDs we spoke about were Mountain with Griff Rhys Jones, Another Year starring Jim Broadbent and Ruth Sheen, Babette’s Feast and An Audience with Kenneth Williams. This last title has yet to be added to our catalogue but will be available shortly.
The books were A Family in Paris by Jane Paech and From Splendor to Revolution: the Romanov Women 1847 – 1928 by Julia P Gelardi. Both books can be requested from Eastern Regional Library branches.
---- Janet
On Wednesday's show
Yesterday on the Library Show Lorraine and Janet chose Homes of Donegal from the CD Take Me Home by Celtic Thunder.
The DVDs we spoke about were Mountain with Griff Rhys Jones, Another Year starring Jim Broadbent and Ruth Sheen, Babette’s Feast and An Audience with Kenneth Williams. This last title has yet to be added to our catalogue but will be available shortly.
The books were A Family in Paris by Jane Paech and From Splendor to Revolution: the Romanov Women 1847 – 1928 by Julia P Gelardi. Both books can be requested from Eastern Regional Library branches.
---- Janet
Friday, August 12, 2011
The Eastern Regional Library Show 10th August 2011
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
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
Wednesday, August 03, 2011
The Eastern Regional Library Show 3rd August 2011
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 today's show
Lyn Baines reviewed a new murder mystery by Ann Granger. Rack, Ruin & Murder. Set in the Cotswolds, this is a new series of mysteries by Granger, featuring Inspector Jess Campbell & her boss, Ian Carter. When Monty Bickerstaffe finds a dead body in his house, he has no idea where it came from. Jess Campbell thinks Monty's family knows more than they're telling.
But I Told You Last Year That I Loved You by Sue Hepworth is the story of a marriage at the crossroads. Sol & Fran have been married for years. What happens when Sol is determined to move north & Fran is equally determined to stay put? An absorbing family drama set in the Peak District.
Lyn also introduced Jessica Bonner, who will be presenting the radio program on the 2nd Wednesday of the month.
Music today was from Cat Stevens & Manhattan Transfer.
---- Lyn
On today's show
Lyn Baines reviewed a new murder mystery by Ann Granger. Rack, Ruin & Murder. Set in the Cotswolds, this is a new series of mysteries by Granger, featuring Inspector Jess Campbell & her boss, Ian Carter. When Monty Bickerstaffe finds a dead body in his house, he has no idea where it came from. Jess Campbell thinks Monty's family knows more than they're telling.
But I Told You Last Year That I Loved You by Sue Hepworth is the story of a marriage at the crossroads. Sol & Fran have been married for years. What happens when Sol is determined to move north & Fran is equally determined to stay put? An absorbing family drama set in the Peak District.
Lyn also introduced Jessica Bonner, who will be presenting the radio program on the 2nd Wednesday of the month.
Music today was from Cat Stevens & Manhattan Transfer.
---- Lyn
Friday, July 29, 2011
The Eastern Regional Library Show 27th July 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
Some lovely new books from the junior and teenage collection were reviewed by Pia today. Three new picture books are....Red bridge written and illustrated by Kylie Dunstan. Clarie has said goodbye to all of her friends and moved with her family to another country where everything smells different and looks different. How will she ever make friends or get used to the new place? A lovely story about adaptation. Long live us written by Edel Wignell illustrated by Peter Allert is a fractured fairy tale involving many of our favourite fairy tale characters in new ways. Who is 'good' and who is 'bad'? An entertaining take on values. And Black swan written and illustrated by Celia Bridle. Illustrated in monochrome, this delightful story feels like a folk tale. A black swan escapes from a cage and flies away to alight at a village by a lake. The villagers ask the swan to stay and incubate an egg they have found. When a volcano threatens, the black swan saves the villagers and the egg from destruction.
For teens, two new novels....Merrow written by Ananda Braxton-Smith is the story of Neen whose parents have disappeared, and the villagers believe that her mother is a Merrow or selkie. Neen believes them and determines to find out the truth despite her aunt's dissaproval. Anna and the french kiss by Stephanie Perkins follows Anna who was looking forward to her senior year in Atlanta USA. However her parents have other ideas and ship her off to a boarding school in Paris. She is less than thrilled until she meets Etienne St. Clair, a smart and charming french student with a serious girlfriend!
---- Lesley
Friday, July 08, 2011
The Eastern Regional Library Show 29th June & 6th July 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 the last two shows
In the midst of school holidays and with many enjoyable activities on offer across our branches, we should not forget the simple pleasure of sitting down with a good book, or even better, of having one read to us.
Pia has some recommendations for great new books in our children's collection which you might want to check out over the next few weeks. In the Picture books you will find titles like Hidden alphabet by Laura Vaccaro Seeger, where the letters of the alphabet are cleverly disguised amongst pictures of the relevant objects for each letter and Peeking ducks by Krista Bell where three little ducklings investigate the busy Li River in China, peeking here and there and find surprising dangers along the way. Other picture books mentioned by Pia are A dog like that written by Janene Cooper, Thank you for looking after our pets written and illustrated by Tim Hopgood, I spy with my little eye, written and illustrated by Edward Gibbs, Don't worry Douglas! written and illustrated by David Melling, Big animal mix up, written by Gareth Edwards, That's not a daffodil! written and illustrated by Elizabeth Honey, and last but not least, Rollo and Ruff and the little fluffy bird. Written and Illustrated by Mick Inkpen, this is another delightful story by the creator of Kipper and Wibbly Pig, with three new characters. There are footprints all over the Cornershop yard and something has been nibbling Rollo's mat!
For primary school age readers we have Hanging out by Catherine Bateson, illustrated by Adam Carruthers. When cousin Weston from Sydney comes to stay, Ben is really worried. He has told a lot of fibs about his life in Melbourne and Weston is about to find out! A short chapter book with lots of illustration for younger readers. Also Captain Congo and the Klondike Gold written by Ruth Starke and illustrated by Greg Holfeld. A graphic novel for children sees Captain Congo and his faithful friend Pug off on another adventure, this time to the Yukon to investigate lights and ghosts that are scaring the miners on the gold fields.
Then for young teens, Thai-riffic by Oliver Phommavanh is about Lengy who is off to High School with a whole set of new problems for him, not to mention his embarrassing parents who run a Thai restaurant and an annoying younger brother, and Just a girl by Jane Caro who writes about the thoughts and feelings of Elizabeth I as she awaits her coronation day.
We are also giving plenty of forewarning of National Family History Week which runs from the 29th of July to the 8th of August. Activities will be run across Eastern Regional Libraries branch which Kathy Smalley will be telling us about in two weeks time, but also both the Genealogical Society of Victoria (GSV) http://www.gsv.org.au/ and Australian Institute of Genealogical Studies (AIGS) http://www.aigs.org.au/ have talks and open days which could be very informative.
---- Lesley
On the last two shows
In the midst of school holidays and with many enjoyable activities on offer across our branches, we should not forget the simple pleasure of sitting down with a good book, or even better, of having one read to us.
Pia has some recommendations for great new books in our children's collection which you might want to check out over the next few weeks. In the Picture books you will find titles like Hidden alphabet by Laura Vaccaro Seeger, where the letters of the alphabet are cleverly disguised amongst pictures of the relevant objects for each letter and Peeking ducks by Krista Bell where three little ducklings investigate the busy Li River in China, peeking here and there and find surprising dangers along the way. Other picture books mentioned by Pia are A dog like that written by Janene Cooper, Thank you for looking after our pets written and illustrated by Tim Hopgood, I spy with my little eye, written and illustrated by Edward Gibbs, Don't worry Douglas! written and illustrated by David Melling, Big animal mix up, written by Gareth Edwards, That's not a daffodil! written and illustrated by Elizabeth Honey, and last but not least, Rollo and Ruff and the little fluffy bird. Written and Illustrated by Mick Inkpen, this is another delightful story by the creator of Kipper and Wibbly Pig, with three new characters. There are footprints all over the Cornershop yard and something has been nibbling Rollo's mat!
For primary school age readers we have Hanging out by Catherine Bateson, illustrated by Adam Carruthers. When cousin Weston from Sydney comes to stay, Ben is really worried. He has told a lot of fibs about his life in Melbourne and Weston is about to find out! A short chapter book with lots of illustration for younger readers. Also Captain Congo and the Klondike Gold written by Ruth Starke and illustrated by Greg Holfeld. A graphic novel for children sees Captain Congo and his faithful friend Pug off on another adventure, this time to the Yukon to investigate lights and ghosts that are scaring the miners on the gold fields.
Then for young teens, Thai-riffic by Oliver Phommavanh is about Lengy who is off to High School with a whole set of new problems for him, not to mention his embarrassing parents who run a Thai restaurant and an annoying younger brother, and Just a girl by Jane Caro who writes about the thoughts and feelings of Elizabeth I as she awaits her coronation day.
We are also giving plenty of forewarning of National Family History Week which runs from the 29th of July to the 8th of August. Activities will be run across Eastern Regional Libraries branch which Kathy Smalley will be telling us about in two weeks time, but also both the Genealogical Society of Victoria (GSV) http://www.gsv.org.au/ and Australian Institute of Genealogical Studies (AIGS) http://www.aigs.org.au/ have talks and open days which could be very informative.
---- Lesley
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, June 10, 2011
The Eastern Regional Library Show 8th 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
What was it like to be and agricultural labourer in and English village in the 1880's? Or a teenage girl at boarding school in 1880's Melbourne?
The first is described in Lark Rise to Candleford by Flora Thompson, and the second in The getting of wisdom by Henry Handel Richardson. Next Wednesday, the 15th of June the Lilydale Book Chat group is looking at novels and biographies which might give some insight into the lives of our ancestors, an interest which is often stimulated when we begin looking into our family history. Most of our branches host Book Chats, and these are a chance to broaden your reading, and enjoy some lively discussion.
Music today was from Ella Fitzgerald, and there are many great CD's of her music in the collection, of which the A tisket, a tasket 3 CD set is the most comprehensive.
-- Lesley
On Wednesday's show
What was it like to be and agricultural labourer in and English village in the 1880's? Or a teenage girl at boarding school in 1880's Melbourne?
The first is described in Lark Rise to Candleford by Flora Thompson, and the second in The getting of wisdom by Henry Handel Richardson. Next Wednesday, the 15th of June the Lilydale Book Chat group is looking at novels and biographies which might give some insight into the lives of our ancestors, an interest which is often stimulated when we begin looking into our family history. Most of our branches host Book Chats, and these are a chance to broaden your reading, and enjoy some lively discussion.
Music today was from Ella Fitzgerald, and there are many great CD's of her music in the collection, of which the A tisket, a tasket 3 CD set is the most comprehensive.
-- Lesley
Monday, May 23, 2011
The Eastern Regional Library Show 18th May 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 last Wednesday's show
Memories of Melba is a month long celebration of Dame Nellie Melba's 150th birthday. It has been a busy month in and around Lilydale, with some activities still to come. On Sunday the 29th at 2pm there will be a talk on Melba and her mates, including a guided tour around the Lilydale Cemetery, and Wednesday the 25th at 7pm there is a talk on Melba's lasting legacy. All activities must be booked via Lilydale and District Historical Society, phone Sandy Ross on 97351661 or Sue Thompson on 97619192. An exciting part of the programme is encouraging people in the community to share their memories and memorabilia with the Library and Historical Society.
A very successful day was held at the Lilydale Library on Tuesday the 17th, and we would like to encourage anyone who thinks they may have something to share, to contact Kathy Smalley at Ringwood Library, 9870 0177, to add to the treasures and insights already collected.
Using Ancestry in your research is running on Thursday the 26th May at Healesville Library at 1:30pm, when you can tap into the extensive knowledge of Gail White. If you would like to get the most out of the database, this talk is for you. Don't forget too, that not only is the Library edition of Ancestry available on PC's in our libraries, but you can access both Ancestry and Find my past via Wifi service in all our branches, with your own laptop.
Finally, an exciting opportunity to have military items and photos identified. Yarra Junction Library is hosting Militaria, at which several experts can help you find the origin of your memorabilia and give you some background history. It is on Saturday 21st of May from 10:30am to 12:30pm.
All library activities can be booked on the Calender of Events on our website, or by ringing any branch.
---- Lesley
On last Wednesday's show
Memories of Melba is a month long celebration of Dame Nellie Melba's 150th birthday. It has been a busy month in and around Lilydale, with some activities still to come. On Sunday the 29th at 2pm there will be a talk on Melba and her mates, including a guided tour around the Lilydale Cemetery, and Wednesday the 25th at 7pm there is a talk on Melba's lasting legacy. All activities must be booked via Lilydale and District Historical Society, phone Sandy Ross on 97351661 or Sue Thompson on 97619192. An exciting part of the programme is encouraging people in the community to share their memories and memorabilia with the Library and Historical Society.
A very successful day was held at the Lilydale Library on Tuesday the 17th, and we would like to encourage anyone who thinks they may have something to share, to contact Kathy Smalley at Ringwood Library, 9870 0177, to add to the treasures and insights already collected.
Using Ancestry in your research is running on Thursday the 26th May at Healesville Library at 1:30pm, when you can tap into the extensive knowledge of Gail White. If you would like to get the most out of the database, this talk is for you. Don't forget too, that not only is the Library edition of Ancestry available on PC's in our libraries, but you can access both Ancestry and Find my past via Wifi service in all our branches, with your own laptop.
Finally, an exciting opportunity to have military items and photos identified. Yarra Junction Library is hosting Militaria, at which several experts can help you find the origin of your memorabilia and give you some background history. It is on Saturday 21st of May from 10:30am to 12:30pm.
All library activities can be booked on the Calender of Events on our website, or by ringing any branch.
---- 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
Thursday, April 07, 2011
The Eastern Regional Library Show 6th April 2011 on Eastern FM 98.1
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 every Wednesday for a great show.
On yesterday's show
On yesterday's show
It's nice to be back after far too long away, nursing a dislocated ankle. The down side to having as much time as you want to read, is that you are constantly looking for new, fresh books. Well, Lyn had two new novels today which I'm sure I can make some extra time for. The latest from Joanna Trollope is Daughters-in-law which deals with the life of happy matriarch Rachel, who has always been the centre of her three sons lives, but finds on the marriage of her youngest, that her role is to be challenged. In the ensuing power struggle, relationships are tested to the uttmost.
--- Lesley
Tuesday, March 08, 2011
The Eastern Regional Library Radio Show 2nd March 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 tomorrow for a great show.
On last week's show
On last week's show
Lyn Baines hosted the radio show this week with a new mystery novel & some old books in fresh new covers.
Ann Cleeves wrote the very successful Shetland Quartet but her latest novel, Silent Voices, features her other series detective, Vera Stanhope. When Vera reluctantly joins her local gym in an effort to lose some weight, she doesn't expect to find a dead body in the sauna. The Vera Stanhope novels have been made into a TV series in the UK starring Brenda Blethyn. Hopefully we'll see the series on Australia TV soon.
Lyn also highlighted some novels that have recently been reprinted. Gladys Mitchell is a mystery writer from the Golden Age of detective fiction. If you've read all of Agatha Christie, you might like to try her novels featuring psychologist Dame Beatrice Lestrange Bradley. Persephone Classics have reprinted some wonderful novels & short stories including Little Boy Lost by Marghanita Laski & The Making of a Marchioness by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Capuchin Classics have reprinted We, The Accused by Ernest Raymond, a suspenseful novel about a man who kills his wife & goes on the run. Everything old is new again with these revivals of great fiction from the past.
---- Lyn
Wednesday, February 02, 2011
The Eastern Regional Library Show 2nd February 2011 Eastern FM 98.1
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 today's show
Summer is still with us so Lyn Baines has chosen some perfect books to read while trying to stay cool. For lovers of ghost stories, Peter Ackroyd's latest book The English Ghost, will send a chill up your spine. The Story of England by Michael Wood looks at the history of England from Roman times to the 20th century through one village in the heart of England. Following the Detectives edited by Maxim Jakubowski looks at the real life cities where fictional detectives live and work. Chapters on Inspector Morse's Oxford, V I Warshawski's Chicago and Rebus's Edinburgh are illustrated with maps and photos so you can visualise your favourite detectives at work. Three new book on WWI take a different angle on the conflict. Six Weeks by John Lewis-Stempel, Digging up Plugstreet by Martin Brown and Richard Osgood, and Strange Meetings by Harry Ricketts.
Music this week was from Welsh bass-baritone Bryn Terfel.
---- Lyn
On today's show
Summer is still with us so Lyn Baines has chosen some perfect books to read while trying to stay cool. For lovers of ghost stories, Peter Ackroyd's latest book The English Ghost, will send a chill up your spine. The Story of England by Michael Wood looks at the history of England from Roman times to the 20th century through one village in the heart of England. Following the Detectives edited by Maxim Jakubowski looks at the real life cities where fictional detectives live and work. Chapters on Inspector Morse's Oxford, V I Warshawski's Chicago and Rebus's Edinburgh are illustrated with maps and photos so you can visualise your favourite detectives at work. Three new book on WWI take a different angle on the conflict. Six Weeks by John Lewis-Stempel, Digging up Plugstreet by Martin Brown and Richard Osgood, and Strange Meetings by Harry Ricketts.
Music this week was from Welsh bass-baritone Bryn Terfel.
---- Lyn
Thursday, January 13, 2011
The Eastern Regional Library Show 12th Jan 2011 Eastern FM 98.1
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 Wednesday for a great show.
On 12th January's show
On 12th January's show
Our summer holiday is quickly slipping away, and in February we will be diving into a full program of activities, bookclubs, book chats, internet and family history training. Check the Calender of Events on our web page to see what is coming.
A computer help group which has continued running at Lilydale Library right through January is the Seniors Computer Club. It runs each Monday for 2 sessions, in the morning from 10:30am - 12noon and the afternoon from 2 - 3:30pm. The group is conducted by some very helpful volunteers who have a wealth of knowledge to share, and is informal and unstructured learning. You don't have to book in, just come when convenient, and be helped with the specific issues you are dealing with in relation to the internet or your computer.
Music today was from Vintage Comedy Collection vol. 3 and References, piano music of Ravel.
Cheers, Maryanne
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
The Eastern Regional Library Show 29th Dec 2010 Eastern FM 98.1
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 Wednesday for a great show.
On the today's show
On the today's show
Brass bands for everyone, but if you want to hear some rousing music and great musicianship, you can't go past The Central Band of the Royal Air Force. Their recent CD Reach for the skies includes melodies from movies such as Lawrence of Arabia and Those magnificent men in theire flying machines to Danny boy and The wind beneath my wings.
If classical music is your preference, a 2 disc compilation titled Classical 2010 includes both vocal and instrumental musicians of major stature, such as Nigel Kennedy, Sarah Brightman and Placido Domingo.
And from a different genre again, Marcia sings Tapestry, we have Marcia Hines singing lovely renditions of the folk songs of Carole King's iconic album. Tapestry remains the longest charting album by a female solo artist and was ranked number 36 in Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time. You will find the original Tapestry in our collection and Tapestry revisited : tribute to Carole King, which records a TV special which included King and other stars such as Celine Dion and Aretha Franklin singing her well known songs.
Cheers, Maryanne
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