Melbourne Library Service discussion

On a cold and stormy night we talked about...


Marie Curie and the Science of Radioactivity by Naomi Pasachoff

A book on the life of Marie Curie. “The greater your determination, the sweeter the reward.” – Zak


Daughters of the dreaming by Diane Bell

In the 70s, Diane Bell, an anthropologist goes to the Red Centre and learns from the Aboriginal women of that community. “A classic of its own kind, an account of life as a first Australian from the perspective of women” – Jenny


An innocent gentleman by Elizabeth Jolley

A couple and a single gentleman become friends. “A love triangle. They aren’t always complicated!” – name withheld


Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami

“A really well written book, an interesting, convoluted story” – Jenny
“Read this book. You can thank me later” – Ivy


The Dressmaker by Rosalie Ham

"A light, entertaining page-turner" - Jenny


Out by Natsuo Kirino

Four Japanese housewives start up a business and their clientele are the Tokyo underworld. “A great crime novel but also gives the reader insight into life in Japan” - Ivy


Real World by Natsuo Kirino

Four Japanese schoolgirls and a misfit get caught up in some disturbing events.

Oh wow - I was just thinking about Daughters Of The Dreaming by Diane Bell this morning! It was one of my texts for my grad studies Anthropology at NTU many years ago, and I (necessarily) read it via the dip in/dip out method. It's been on my TBR for a while, as I'd really love to read it from start to finish, but I've struggled to find an affordable copy.

Hi Andrea, Daughters of the Dreaming is available at our City Library if you're still keen to read it! Let us know how it goes :)

Melbourne Library Service wrote: "Hi Andrea, Daughters of the Dreaming is available at our City Library if you're still keen to read it! Let us know how it goes :)"

Thanks - good to know