Oh the horror! A booklist

Nestled in our sci-fi and fantasy reads are tales to dread and terrify. Easily located by the horror sticker (it literally says horror, you won't miss it), these reads cover the horros classics, modern supernatural and pyschological fiction and all sorts of spine-tingling dreadfulness. Why not try these out for size?

Aliens by Jim Pipe

A book of horrors by Stephen King

The Dark Destroyer by John Glasby

Ghost Moon by Heather Graham

The Mall by S.L. Grey

Demon from the Dark by Kresley Cole

The Passage by Justin Cronin

Of love and evil: the song of the seraphim by Anne Rice

The Haunting of James Hastings by Christopher Ransom

Did you know about inter-library loans?

Are you after a book that's out of print? Or don't want to pay for a brand new copy? Inter-library loans are designed to bring those books to you that you can't get a hold of elsewhere, for whatever reason.

Inter-library loans cost $1.10 and are easily made by getting in touch with library staff. Just ask at the desk, give us a call, or send us an email.

Raunchy Romance Reads

Liked Fifty Shades of Grey? Try some of these other titles!

 

Borrow from our Library



Not so Anonymous: Nikki Gemmel's first foray into the field



Seductive fiction, Nazi's and Treasure! Reserve now!

Feudal England at it's raunchiest. Reserve now!

Contol, Love and Lust. Reserve today.

20 something Londen "romance" . Get it now!

The cover says it all. Borrow now!

Soulmates, Angels and Scotland. Reserve today!

You may even like to try some of the Mills and Boon from the Sexy Series!

Classics: A Booklist

There's a reason why they're called Classics. They're the best books- the books that have stood the test of time and continue to make us love them. Are you in the mood for something truly great? We recommend the books below, available at Camden and Narellan.

Brave New World by Aldous Huxley

Catch 22 by Joseph Heller

The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger

The Complete Novels of Jane Austen

David Copperfield by Charles Dickens

Dracula by Bram Stoker

Gallipoli by Jack Bennett

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

What other classics do you like?

Booklist: New and Fabulous Fiction

Looking for something new and wonderful? Check out these great new reads available at Camden and Narellan branches. Have your own to add? Simply comment in the box under this post- we'll add them!

22 Britannia Road by Anna Hodgkinson

The Cinder Path by Catherine Cookson

The girl who would speak for the dead by Paul Elwork

Embers by Sandor Marai

Chango's beads and two-tone shoes by William Kennedy

The Chemistry of Tears by Peter Carey

Drowning Rose by Marrika Cobbold

Innocent Foxes by Torey Hayden

Out of Sight by Isabelle Grey

Summer by Tom Darling

National Year of Reading: Discover

This month's theme for the National Year of Reading is Discover. We'll be taking a sciency (Is that a proper word? Probably not. Oh well) approach to today's booklist by focusing on great reads in non-fiction. This list has captivating scientific triumphs, sociological expeditions, historic endeavours and all sorts of knowledgy (again, not a word!) fun.

Hercules: A Heroic Life by Alastair Blanchard

Air Disasters: Dramatic Box Flight Recordings by Malcolm MacPherson

The Call of the Weird: Travels in American subculture by Louise Theroux

Reflections on Sydney & Colonial Days

A Brief History of Science: As seen through the development of scientific instruments by Thomas Crump

A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson

Bodies of Evidence by Brian Innes

Counting Sheep: The Science and Pleasures of Sleep and Dreams by Paul Martin

Discover Camden - Guest post

Discover is the National Year of Reading theme for July. 


Blog reader John Anderson  wants more people to discover the beauty of Camden.. He has written a post he hopes will inspire others to come and enjoy the this wonderful town.

Camden, NSW- The Best Weekend Getaway




If you are looking forward to a quick getaway close to Sydney, Camden is the place for you. Just 65km south west of Sydney, this popular tourist destination is very accessible. This is the place to escape your busy life. Sit back and relax, let the scenic beauty take all the stress and tension away. It’s country town feel is a real surprise, so close to Sydney.


The historic town of Camden is a Macarthur town. And home to some of the most magnificent historic properties of Australia. You can visit Belganny Farm, Camden Town farm or Wivenhoe, and once a year John Macarthur’s own home Camden Park is open. For the garden lover, Camden is home to the country’s largest botanical garden at Mount Annan. If you are strolling down the main streets of Camden you can also visit the Camden Fine Art Gallery, run by the local society of artists. Or visit the Museum in John St.


If all this makes you a little hungry, you can pick up a bottle of wine at Cogno Brothers or Gledwood wineries, and take the family for a picnic at one of Camden’s many parks. Including Macarthur Park, close to the historic St Johns Church, which was originally granted to the people of Camden by the Macarthur family.


Of course you can also take in a bit of shopping. Camden’s main street is full of interesting shops, and with shopping centre’s at Narellan, Harrington Park and Mount Annan you have everything covered.


If a boys weekend is what you are looking for, why not plan a fishing trip along with your mates. I  guarantee you will have a great time. The Nepean and its associated creeks are a delight to fish in; plenty of bass to make your day. There are also a number of spots between Camden and Penrith so you might want to take the rod and an assortments of lures. Douglas Park is close to Camden and a fishing haven.

Camden has everything that you could possibly need. It truly has the best of both worlds. The old world heritage and charm blended with the magical enthusiasm of the modern world. Make the most of your precious weekend- plan a trip to Camden today! See you soon mate!

Audio Books: Accessing Online

Too busy to make it into the library? You can still access over 700 audio book titles in the comfort of your own home. Our online audio book library is free to library members- you just need to give us a call or email and we'll set you up straight away. Once we've given you access, you just log on from the library website, browse the titles available and download them to your personal computer. From there you can transfer them to your iPod, mp3 player, mobile phone, or burn them to cd.

Sound Good? Contact us now to get started, or you can start browsing through the online audio book collection through our website. Just click 'Online Audio Book Download' on the left hand sidd.