Most hated books. Are there any books, poems or short stories that you positively loath and would not recommend even your worst enemy to read them?
Would you recommend joining a writers group? We have several writers groups at Yarra Plenty, spread across our branches. Some have specific goals (like writing memoir) and others are for particular age groups - but the majority are for adults...
Happy Holidays! The YPRL Community wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Look out for some very exciting developments on Tablo coming in 2018. Enjoy your Summer writing and reading :)
Book vs Film How do you feel about film adaptations? Are the books always better? Can a film ever measure up? Should films just be considered as 'based on' a book and so the book is simply inspiration then...
Check it out I just finished the first three chapters of my book, I would appreciate it if you'd check it out! Thank you!
Author Q&A Which Australian author would you love to ask some questions? Tell us! Or would you rather pick the brain of a publisher or illustrator or book seller or librarian?
Which MWF events will you be going to? The little red Melbourne Writers Festival 2017 booklet landed at the library on the weekend. It runs from the 25 August to the 3 September. Its crammed with so many great events it is going to be...
It is a truth universally acknowledged… That we are getting very excited for our Booklovers festival! Featuring an amazing costume exhibition ‘Be Persuaded’ at Watsonia branch. Which got us wondering, who is your favourite Austen...
She told him that she loved him... Writers Prompt: One word can make a difference Try placing the word 'only' anywhere in this sentence. She told 'only' him that she loved him... She told him that 'only' she loved him... She told...
I never said I shot her... Writers Prompt: Play with Emphasis Try placing emphasis on different words in this sentence - they all create slightly different meanings. I never SAID I shot her... I never said I SHOT her... I...
Watch out for the Booklovers Festival program The Booklovers Festival 2017 will run from July 15-29, and is a feast for those of us who love books and reading. From Jane Austen costumes to author talks and a day for debut authors, there is...
