Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte - Twilight Edition


The Dubbo Branch Library has a new Twilight-inspired edition of Wuthering Heights - Bella and Edward's favourite book. If you are a fan of the Twilight series, why not have a read, and get some insight into the world of your fave vampire and his girl...


Love the Twilight books? Then you′ll adore Wuthering Heights, one of the greatest love stories ever told.
Cathy and Heathcliff, childhood friends, are cruelly separated by class, fate and the actions of others. But uniting them is something even stronger: an all-consuming passion that sweeps away everything that comes between them.
Even death...
"My love for Heathcliff resembles the eternal rocks," said Cathy. "I am Heathcliff."

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Conspiracy 365 - January by Gabrielle Lord


Conspiracy 365 is a new series written by Gabrielle Lord - one of Australia's leading and best-selling crime writers. This new adventure series for younger readers consists of 12 books released over 12 months. The first in the series January, is available now from the Dubbo Branch Library.


On New Year's Eve Cal is chased down the street by a staggering, sick man with a deadly warning...


'They killed your father. They'll kill you. You must survive the next 365 days!"


Hurled into a life on the run, with a price on his head, the 15-year-old fugitive is isolated and alone. Hunted by the law and ruthless criminals, Cal must somehow uncover the truth about his father's mysterious death and a history-changing secret. Who can he turn to, who can he trust, when the whole world seems to want him dead? The clock is ticking. Any second could be his last.

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Liar by Justine Larbalestier


Micah Wilkins admits she's a liar. But will murder be enough of a reason to stop lying? An extraordinary and original story that will have you grasping for the truth until the very last page.

Secrets, lies, murder and betrayal. Micah Wilkins is a liar. But when her boyfriend, Zach, dies under brutal circumstances, the shock might be enough to set her straight. Or maybe not. Especially when lying comes as naturally to her as breathing. Was Micah dating Zach? Did they kiss? Did she see him the night he died? And is she really hiding a family secret? Where does the actual truth lie? Liar is a breathtaking roller-coaster read that will have you up all night, desperately seeking for something true.