JULY Book of the Month
The Vape Lord of Queanbeyan
By Omar Musa
Omar Musa propels us full throttle into the lives of his characters in a series of short, sharp stories with seamless and intelligent articulation. Told with empathy and wit, reading Musa is like hurtling through the night on an acid- fueled-injected fast train, inviting readers to glimpse the intricate lives, loves and pains of his characters with incredible detail for such short stories.
Viewed through the lens of the beautiful Muslim eye, broken systems collide with existential observations of the human condition burning bright like binary stars dancing on the fabric of literary excellence.
JULY ILF Book of the Month
One Word
By Melissa-Jane Fogarty
When Myra overhears her Pop speaking a language she doesn’t know, she begs him to teach her… but he refuses. Slowly, Myra uncovers his painful past and learns of what he has endured. Together, they will reclaim his language and help pass it on to the next generation.
This story is based on the author’s own personal experiences and is both incredibly important and powerful in its intention, honouring history and tradition while looking to the future through perseverance. For all ages of readers, and an excellent learning tool as a reminder to help keep First Nations languages alive. Moving and essential, One Word is a new staple for any family bookshelf.
– RUBY –
JULY Kids Book of the Month
Graciela in the Abyss
By Meg Medina
Beneath the ocean, an altogether other, supernatural world exists. Graciela, once a human girl 100 years ago, has become a Sea Ghost tasked with awakening and welcoming other Sea Ghosts to the watery realm. With the help of 12-year-old Jorge, these unlikely allies must track down a mystical harpoon, before it falls into the hands of its evil creator, who wants nothing more than to destroy the Sea Ghosts and their ocean world.
This action-packed adventure is filled with bravery and a lot of heart, and was a whole experience. Imagine falling into a magical, eerie, totally surreal world that feels like a mix of Latin-American folklore, emotional therapy and one long fever dream.
JULY Cookbook of the Month
Native Ingredients Every Day
By Nornie Bero
In her very welcome follow up to her best-selling cookbook Mabu Mabu, Nornie Bero – talented chef and proud Meriam woman from the Torres Strait – shows us just how easy it is to incorporate flavour-packed native ingredients into our daily cooking. With the genius idea of focusing primarily on ten native ingredients, including salt bush, native citrus and kangaroo, these achievable, not to mention delicious, recipes will have you heading straight to the kitchen.
The 80+ options range from curries, tacos and salsas to stews, seafood dishes and sweet tarts. Think: Macadamia Chilli Oil, Warrigal Greens Dressing, Garlic-roasted Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta with Saltbush Crumb and Labneh (ooh…), Lemon Aspen Fried Squid with Pepperberry Mayo (I LOVE pepperberry), and Golden Crumpets with Wattleseed Syrup Butter. Hmm, I personally can’t wait to try the Cassava Yellow Curry…
– SYLVIA –
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