New books on display at the Hurunui District Library from 31 Dec 2009 – 14 Jan 2010

  ‘The girl who played with fire’ by Stieg Larsson

“Special report: Mikael Blomkvist investigates: the Millennium publisher has launched the most explosive and far-reaching expose of the multi-billion kronor sex-trafficking industry in Sweden, and its international links.  Double killing in Stockholm apartment, two found dead. Suspected murder weapon recovered close to the scene. Police are baffled by apparently professional killing in residential neighbourhood. Lisbeth Salander sought by every police force in Sweden. The chief suspect in three killings, former security analyst Salander eludes nationwide search. Inspector Bublanski leads the Stockholm team. The sequel to The girl with the dragon tattoo “ [cover].

‘A song in the daylight’ by Paullina Simons

“Nothing is what it seems… Larissa Stark is a beautiful woman who plays many roles in her life: wife, mother, devoted friend. She has everything she ever wanted, until a chance encounter with a stranger changes Larissa’s idyllic existence forever, leading her to question all the things she once believed were true. Faced with impossible choices and contemplating the unthinkable, Larissa struggles with an eternal mystery: how does one woman follow a divided heart? Spanning the upscale suburbs of New Jersey, the slums of Manila and the desolate beauty of the Australian outback, this is a story of the bonds that unite us and the desires that drive us apart. From the author of Tully and The bronze horseman comes another unforgettable novel of passion and heartbreak ” [cover].

  ‘Peter Gordon: a culinary journey’

“Growing up in a small town in New Zealand, Peter Gordon didn’t discover avocados or sushi until he moved to Australia in his late teens. From there he travelled to Asia where a whole new culinary world opened before his eyes. Often dubbed ‘the father of Fusion cuisine’ – a culinary style that integrates various regional flavours and cooking techniques in order to create innovative new tastes – Peter reveals in this book how he developed his unique culinary philosophy, influenced by his travels around the world, exploring different cuisines, foods, tastes and cooking  ideas. Illustrated with stunning photography from renowned photographer Jean Cazals, Peter takes us on a journey through Asia, Europe and the Pacific and presents delicious recipes plus the key ingredients that epitomize Fusion cuisine “ [cover].

  ‘Ned & Katina: a true love story’ by Patricia Grace

“A true story of love in wartime and in peace. In Crete during the Second World War a wounded Maori Battalion soldier and a young Cretan woman fall in love when the infantryman is sheltered by her family. After marrying in Crete, Ned and Katina come back to live in New Zealand, settling in the Far North. They live a long, rich and happy life together, raising a family and involving themselves in community affairs there and in the Wellington region. Ned dies in 1987, Katine in 1996. Year later, the whanau of Ned and Katina approach writer Patricia Grace to compile their parents’ story and this book is the result. This warm, beautifully written true story is impossible to put down” [cover].

  ‘The story of Danny Dunn’ by Bryce Courtenay

“Brenda didn’t see the beautiful boy who caused a young woman’s knees to tremble. She didn’t care about the brilliant young sportman. All Brenda saw was her boy standing in cap and gown in the Great Hall of Sydney University holding a parchment scroll, proving her mum and dad hadn’t left Ireland for nothing and that her family could hold their heads up high. Danny would reach down and pull them all up out of the gutter” [cover].

  ‘Driven to distraction’ by Jeremy Clarkson

“Brace yourself, Clarkson ‘s back. And he’d like to tell you what he thinks about some of the most awe-inspiring, earth-shatteringly fast and jaw-droppingly gorgeous cars in the world (alongside a few irredeemable disasters…). Or he would, if there weren’t so many things competing for his attention. And so much to get off his chest, because the world according to Clarkson is a perplexing place, filled with thorny subjects… Fearless, independent, surprising and laugh-out-loud funny, this book is full-throttle Clarkson at his best, a unique look at the joys, absurdities and frustrations of modern life. With wheels. Buckle up, get comfortable, and hold on tight. There’s no one who writes about cars like Jeremy…” [cover].

Other titles on display this week:

‘Work your wardrobe’ by Gok Wan

‘Handling Edna’ by Barry Humphries

‘Right to the edge’ by Charley Boorman

‘Under the dome’ by Stephen King

‘Last night in twisted river’ by John Irving

‘Little bird of heaven’ by Joyce Carol Oates

To reserve any of these items, please contact your local library or email info@hurunuilibrary.govt.nz

Susie and Sylvia