5-Star Reads
We have been collecting some fantastic book reviews from our valued Library members. Take a look at some of the 5-star reads!
The Happiest Man on Earth – Eddie Jaku
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Review: What a wonderful book about things that truly matter in life and the danger of holding onto hatred.
Quote: Life can be beautiful if you make it beautiful, it’s up to you
Southern Aurora – Mark Brandi
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Review: A beautifully empathetic novel written from the point of view of a young boy coping with family problems and friendship issues. Fast paced. Authentically Australian.
Quote: And I do what Don told me, what he said I need to do. I let go.
This is Going to Hurt – Adam Kay
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Review: Funny, interesting, real – a candid take on the crumbling state of the public health system in the UK and the pressure put on doctors.
Quote: I’m all for explaining terminology as we go along, but if you don’t know what a stethoscope is, this is probably a book to regift.
Fairy Tale – Stephen King
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Review: I really loved and enjoyed this novel. It is different form other SK reads. It feels dreamlike and fantastical as opposed to other SK novels which are more of the horror genre. 17 year old Charlie Reade our protagonist who is struggling with life and has a magical connection to another world…a bit like Alice down the rabbit hole…
Quotes: Good people shine brighter in dark times.
I think all worlds are magic. We just get used to it.
Life gets to be a burden…if you life long enough, you’ll find that out for yourself.
A brave man helps.
One More Time – Mandy Magro
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Review: A heartfelt story about how PTSD and alcoholism lead to heartache, and a broken marriage. Emotional trauma is experiences by both individual’s but true love finds a way to reconcile.
Quote: He conquers who conquers himself.