Hot summer reads

Thanks to the Thirroul librarians who picked their favourite titles, ranging from musical memoirs to tales about regret, family dynamics, uncertain futures and the lives of whales.

Julie: Acid for the Children: A Memoir by Flea

Tracey: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

Kirsten: The Labyrinth by Amanda Lohrey

Katrina: The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles

Jenna: Utopia Avenue by David Mitchell

Lindsay: Nina Simone’s Gum by Warren Ellis

Louella: Fathoms: The World in the Whale by Rebecca Giggs

Thanks to Cara at Helensburgh Library for these picks:

A Room Made of Leaves by Kate Grenville. An engaging historical fiction based in Sydney, it tells the story of Elizabeth Macarthur, wife of
the notorious John Macarthur, wool baron.

For the people who love Indian and also love simple cooking, try The Curry Guy Easy by Dan Toombs. It contains 100 fuss-free British Indian restaurant classics to make at home.

All titles are available to borrow via the library. For more recommended reads, visit www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au/library