SEPTEMBER Book of the Month
Discipline
By Randa Abdel-Fattah
Randa Abdel-Fattah is a prolific and incredibly accomplished Palestinian–Egyptian author who has stood at the forefront of the Palestinian movement for as long as I can remember. Discipline is her first novel for adults and needless to say, it is a really, really important book. Set in Sydney (I love reading fiction set in Sydney!), we follow university academic Ashraf and a young journalist named Hannah in the wake of the arrest of a Year 12 student from an Islamic school during a protest.
This local story, set against the backdrop of the intensifying genocide in Gaza, is an unflinching critique of both the media and academia, and, most importantly, is an urgent call to action and a reminder of why we absolutely cannot – and should not – be silent.
SEPTEMBER ILF Book of the Month
How Big Is Love?
By Carl Merrison & Hakea Hustler
Illustrated by Jade Goodwin
Two family members embark on a journey through time and place as a result of one question: how big is love? Love knows no bounds, they say, but sometimes we need a little reminder from those closest to us that, forever and always, this statement will stay true.
Authors of Black Cockatoo, Carl Merrison and Hakea Hustler use their extensive experience to work closely alongside Indigenous youth to support and provide education. With reflections of Aboriginal culture, this beautifully heartfelt story brings out the best of our biggest emotions by showing us the infinite ways we love one another. A perfect gift for your most loved family and friends.
– ADINA –
SEPTEMBER Kids Book of the Month
Oh Dear, Look What I Got!
By Michael Rosen & Helen Oxenbury
As our determined lead character takes to the town for a bit of shopping, all will not go well – every purchase turns into a challenge. ‘I went to the shop to get me a carrot. Oh dear, they gave me … a parrot! Oh dear, look what I got! Do I want that? No I do NOT!’
From the creative team behind We’re Going on a Bear Hunt comes this funny and captivating new picture book that you are going to love. The gleeful read-aloud rhyming text is playful and will have little ones beaming to guess what comes next. When is a coat not a coat? … When it's a goat! Lots and lots of fun that will have the whole family laughing out loud for many years to come.
– ROBERT –
SEPTEMBER Cookbook of the Month
Linger
By Hetty Lui McKinnon
How I’ve been waiting for this new release by beloved salad queen Hetty Liu McKinnon – and it’s finally here! Hurrah!! In Linger, Hetty has invited friends to her place to eat, linger and share stories over delicious new salads, moments beautifully captured in photos by Hetty as they happened that offer an intimate sense of friendship and community – both integral to Hetty’s life and work. And then, of course, there are the recipes: Slow and Spicy Tomatoes with Pearl Couscous; Tofu and Kale with Peanut Sauce (sooo good); Za’atar Potatoes with Cucumber, Feta and Mint … the list of deliciousness is endless, and I haven’t even touched on the glorious sweets (Black Sesame Tofu ‘Basque’ Cheesecake, anyone? Yes, please!!).
If you love vegetables and making meals for family and friends, this is the perfect new book for you. Thank you, Hetty! We love you!!
– SYLVIA –
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