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...
See What I Have Done Have you read this book? YPRL staff member Sarah Schmidt's debut novel has hit our library shelves and is causing quite a stir! We want your #OneSentenceReview. Please join the discussion and...
Your fictional character... Come on, stretch those writing, creative muscles. Think of a main character in one of your writing pieces. Picture them. Now, describe them in a list of 5 VERBS only.
Booklovers Festival We are planning the line up for our 9th Annual Booklovers Festival in July. Please tell us what event or author you might like to see. Any suggestions welcome.
