Blonde by Joyce Carol Oates
Joyce Carol Oates is an American writer who published her first book in 1963, and has since published 58 novels, a number of plays and novellas, and many short stories,…
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Harry Potter by JK Rowling
There may be some raised eyebrows, but I want to shed some light on an author who is without doubt a genius of our time. When the first of this…
Words at Wagstaffe sell-out puts good writing on the wall for writers’ festival
On Saturday, March 18, an energetic crowd flocked to Words at Wagstaffe for a full day of conversations between some of Australia’s best-known journalists and public figures. This was the…
Waterline Challenge comes to the Coast
A unique fundraiser for children with special needs is coming to the Coast on April 15 as part of a rolling national program which aims to empower every special needs…
Words on the Waves returns to Peninsula
The Words on the Waves literary festival returns to the Central Coast on June 3-6, with events at Umina Beach and Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Clubs. After the success…
People of Wyong books available online
Delving into the bygone days of Wyong and surrounding suburbs has unearthed some fascinating stories which are now being shared by Wyong Family History Group in a series of five…
‘First Gentleman’ creates footpath library
‘Take a book, leave a book’ is the motto of the Country Women’s Association Woy Woy as they launch their new ‘footpath library’ along the Woy Woy Waterfront. The ‘library’,…
Libraries deliver lockdown entertainment
Libraries across the Coast have re-activated their popular Click and Deliver book service for all library members, delivering books to doorsteps free of charge. Members can reserve up to 10…
HG Nelson book giveaway at Killcare
The biggest book giveaway in the Killcare SLSC history on this Sunday. Books, DVDs and the humble CD given away to aid the surf club and the remarkable get wet…
Laneway library
With COVID-19 forcing Andy Kabanoff of North Avoca to abandon his two favourite pursuits of travel and local theatre this year, he decided he needed something else to occupy his…
Major book distributor investing $2.5M in an infrastructure upgrade
Hachette Australia is investing $2.5M in a major infrastructure upgrade at the Alliance Distribution Services warehouse hub in Tuggerah, to secure jobs and meet a surge in book sales. The…
Motherless Brooklyn – book review
Author: Johnathan Lethem Publisher: Faber & Faber I read this book some time ago, but it has since been made into a major motion picture with an all-star cast led…
Book promotes library resources and programs
As part of Central Coast Library Week, the second Parker the Platypus book, Parker Visits the Library, will be launched. The book aims to be a fun and engaging story…
Gosford books are history: new Council is ‘safe, stable and sustainable’
CEO of the Central Coast Council, Mr Rob Noble, has reassured Central Coast ratepayers that the new Council is “safe, financially stable and sustainable” following a forum at which Gosford…