Stieg Larsson was a Swedish writer and journalist. He wrote The Millenium series before his death suddenly of a heart attack in November 2004 at the age of 50. Before his writing career he was well known for his stand against racism and right wing extremist movements which made him a target for threats from some of these Right wing organizations.
His trilogy of books has sold more than 12 million copies world wide, and he was the second bestselling author in the world for 2008. He won a number of awards for his trilogy, all after his death in 2004. Three movies are being made based on the series, with the first to premiere in the Nordic countries this year.
His trilogy is The girl with the Dragon tattoo, The girl who played with fire, and The girl who kicked a Hornets' nest. All of these titles are available for loan from the library. Place your reservation today in person, over the phone, or online.
Regards, Boroniant
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Stieg Larsson & the Millenium series
Friday, November 6, 2009
Author of the month - Jodi Picoult
Jodi Lynn Picoult was born May 19, 1966. She wrote her first story at the age of five. She studied writing at Princeton University and graduated with a masters degree in education.
Jodi's novels centre on family, relationships, and the balance of love. Her novel, My sister's keeper, was made into a film in 2009 starring Cameron Diaz. She has been on the New York Times Best Seller list twice with Nineteen minutes and Change of heart.
A prolific writer, Jodi Picoult's novels include, Song of the Humpback whale (1992),
If you like Jodi Picoult you may also like these authors - Margaret Atwood, Elizabeth Berg, Connie May Fowler, Gail Godwin, Jane Hamilton, Alice Hoffman, Siri Hustvedt, Barbara Kingsolver, Alison Lurie, Sue Miller, Jacquelyn Mitchard, Alice Munro, Joyce Carol Oates, Ann Patchett, Annie Proulx, Anna Quindlen, Alice Sebold, Carol Shields, Anita Shreve, Anne Rivers Siddons, Jane Smiley, Amy Tan, Anne Tyler, and Alice Walker.
Regards, Boroniant
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Price it! Antiques appraisal and valuation
When: Wednesday 18th November 1:30pm
Where: Boronia Library, Park Cr, Boronia
Cost: Free event
Bookings phone 97624099
Do you have a special small antique that you want to know more about? Bring along your treasures to be appraised and valued by antique expert Lester Devere from Auction Central. One item only per person.
Lester Devere has over 25 years experience in the antique trade as a commission agent and auctioneer.
Regards, Boroniant
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Melbourne Cup Day Holiday
Boronia Library, along with all other Eastern Regional Libraries, will be closed on Tuesday 3rd November for Melbourne Cup Day.
However our return chute will continue to be open for all your returns including dvds and cds. Our website, including access to our catalogue and online encyclopedias, will also be available.
Did you know that Cup Day has been a public holiday for Melbourne since 1877? Check out this fact and many others about the Melbourne Cup, including all past winners, at culture.gov.au.
Regards, Boroniant
Friday, October 23, 2009
Bead Christmas Decorations Workshop
When: Saturday 21st November 10:30am
Where: Boronia Library, Park Cr, Boronia
Cost: $5
Bookings phone 97624099
Have you ever wanted to decorate you Christmas tree with homemade decorations? If so, join us at Boronia Library and learn how to make a range of simple bead Christmas decorations.
Regards, Boroniant
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Christmas Party Food with Jill Hess
When: Wednesday 2nd December 6.30pm
Where: Boronia Library, Park Cr, Boronia
Cost: $5
Bookings phone 97624099
Jill Hess is coming to Boronia to demonstrate making yummy party food for the festive season. Refreshments, recipe sheets and nibbles will be avaliable.
Book early as places are limited.
Regards, Boroniant
Monday, October 19, 2009
Halloween Hullabaloo for kids
When: Friday 30th October 6:30pm
Where: Boronia Library, Park Cr, Boronia
Cost: $4 - pay on the night
Bookings essential phone 97624099
Boooo! Hey kids,
Boronia Library is hosting their annual Halloween party!! Join us here and come dressed in your favourite costume - it can be a ghost, one of the Wiggles or anything you want! Carp Productions will also be returning to haunt us this year with their awesome show "Where things go bump in the night." Freaky food and drinks suitable for all ages will be provided.
Bookings are essential with limited spaces, so get in quick. Be there or be scared!
Have fun, Basil the Ant
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Humorous mysteries - Tamar Myers
Tamar Myers was born and raised in the Congo. Her parents were missionaries. She grew up in a white family coexisting with the native tribes. Tamar lived with wild animals on her doorstep, eating hippopotamus, and staying safe from crocodiles, cobras and vicious driver ants. Boarding school was a two day drive away from home by truck.
Her family left the Congo after a few years of civil war, and settled in America. Tamar was sixteen, and suffering from severe culture shock, she attended her first American high school, never having used a telephone or vending machine or crossed the street at traffic lights. She wrote her first novel whilst still in college, but did not get published for another 23 years! Tamar writes with a sense of humor and is now the author of two series with witty and quirky characters, The Pennsylvania Dutch Mysteries & The Den of Antiquity Mysteries. She still lives in the USA .
Other authors who write mysteries with humour include: Donna Andrews, Sheryl J Anderson, M.C.Beaton, Colin Bateman, Lillian Jackson Braun, Dorothy Cannell, Blaize Clement, Bill Crider, Liz Evans, Janet Evanovich, Jerrilyn Farmer, Nancy Fairbanks, Joanne Fluke, Kinky Friedman, Anne George, Parnell Hall, David Handler, Joan Hess, Carl Hiaasen, Sparkle Hayter, Hazel Holt, Kate Kingsbury, Laura Levine, Charlotte Macleod, Sharyn McCrumb, Nancy Martin, Leslie Meier & Sarah Strohmeyer.
