CAMPASPE LIBRARY SERVICES MANAGER JENNY MUSTEY HAS YOUR SUMMER READING RECOMMENDATIONS.
GO AS A RIVER - SHELLEY READ
Go as a River is set in 1940s Colorado where teenage Victoria Nash is the only woman in a family of troubled men.
When she meets Wilson Moon, a young drifter with a mysterious past, on a street corner, their connection is immediate.
And dangerous.
When tragedy strikes, Victoria is forced to leave her home and face a decision that will change her life forever.
“Published in 2023, this debut novel has proven a big hit with readers already with rave reviews, and due to that, it has been added to Campaspe Library’s extensive book club collection,” Jenny said.
“If you are a fan of Where the Crawdad’s Sing, this is another heart-wrenching coming-of-age story.”
THERE ARE RIVERS IN THE SKY - Elif Shafak
“This was recommended to me, and it has blown me away, it is a fantastic book,” Jenny said.
Award-winning British-Turkish writer Elif Shafak has written 11 novels and There are Rivers in the Sky is her latest release.
A beautifully written novel that takes us back to the ruins of Nineveh and poem of Epic of Gilgamesh and then weaves a story through the eyes of three characters who are all entwined by a single drop of water.
Sound interesting?
Jenny recommends you give it a try, as she believes this will be one of the most popular books of 2024.
BONE LANDS - Pip Fioretti
“Australian Fiction, particularly crime noir, is one of the most popular sections in the library,” Jenny said.
If you’re a fan of Chris Hammer, Christian White, Jane Harper or Margaret Hickey, here is another author making her debut in this genre.
“A terrific page-turner for those days by the river, beach or pool.”
THE BORROWED LIFE OF FREDERICK FIFE - Anne Johnston
“The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife is absolutely delightful,” Jenny said.
“It is a bit similar to A Man Called Ove. People loved that novel, which was also adapted into two successful films.
“Anna Johnston has written this very clever novel which has a large dash of humour and a whole lot of kindness – the perfect novel to relax and unwind with over the Christmas break.”