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Issue 87 April 2019
HOT New Books: Fiction
18th Abduction by James Patterson.
When three teachers disappear without
a trace, Sergeant Lindsay Boxer takes
the lead in the investigation. But with
no clues and no suspects, the odds of
finding the women alive are slim. Her
husband Joe is drawn into an encounter
with a woman who's seen a notorious
war criminal from her Eastern European
home country. When Joe's informant
disappears, the two investigations
collide.
Non Fiction
The 17 Day Diet: A doctor’s plan
designed for rapid results
by Mike Moreno.
This diet is structured around four
17-day cycles: Accelerate, Activate,
Achieve, and Arrive - a combination
of the first three cycles to keep good
habits up for good.
Bassendean Library
Easter and Anzac Day
Closing Times
Friday 19 Closed
Saturday 20 Closed
Sunday 21 Closed
Monday 22 Closed
Tuesday 23 Open
Wednesday 24 Open
Thursday 25 Closed
Friday 26 Open
Silent Night: A novel by Danielle Steel.
Nine-year-old Emma is a talented child
actress, whose career is managed by
her loving but overbearing mother Paige.
Paige is killed in a car crash which
leaves Emma in intensive care. As
Emma recovers, she is left in the care
of her aunt, Whitney. From such devas-
tating loss, aunt and niece must find a
way to heal their bodies and their hearts.
A few of our favourite things. We have collected some old, new, familiar, and quirky
cherished possessions, and have them on display.
Remember, if you would like others to see your treasured things,
or a collection, bring it in to the Library and we’ll display it in
our secure display cabinets.
When: Wednesday 10 April 2019 6.00pm-8.00pm.
Where: Bassendean Memorial Library
Book: www.trybooking.com/BBVEU
BOOK LAUNCH
Meet Repeat Pete: A pirate with repetitive
behaviour by Kylee Matson.
Meet Repeat Pete is a story about
a pirate with Autism who gets
teased and mocked by his fellow
crew members due to his repetitive/
ritualistic behaviours (one of the
three main fundamental elements of
Classic Autism).
Guest Speaker Dr Sandra Hesterman,
Director of Early Childhood
Education, Murdoch University.
Check the Library website for New Titles
in Stock, updated weekly.
Fiction
The Department of Sensitive Crimes
by Alexander McCall Smith.
On Magnolia Lane by Denise Hunter.
Beautiful Bad by Annie Ward.
Tell the Truth by Amanda Brittany.
The Hidden Women by Kerry Barrett.
‘Tis the Season to be Single by Laura Ziepe.
The River by Peter Heller.
Toxic Game by Christine Feehan.
The Volunteer by Salvatore Scibona.
Kingdom of the Blind by Louise Penny.
The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie.
A Blank Canvas by Alan Hollingworth.
Pet Sematary by Stephen King.
Large Print
The Suspect by Fiona Barton.
Perception by Terri F leming.
The Store by James Patterson.
Pieces of Her: A novel by Karin Slaughter.
Robert B Parker’s Colorblind
by Reed Farrel Coleman.
The Forbidden Door by Dean Koontz.
In Dreams Forgotten by Tracie Peterson.
A Country Escape by Katie Fforde.
Non Fiction
The Darkest Web by Eileen Ormsby.
Beyond the Outback : Gulf Women of Remote
North West Queensland.
Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the quest for a
fantastic future by Ashlee Vance.
Yoga for Wellness: Healing with the timeless
teachings of Viniyoga by Gary Kraftsow.
A Painted Landscape: Across Australia from
bush to coast by Amber Cresswell Bell.
From Secret Ballot to Democracy Sausage:
How Australia got compulsory voting by Judith
Brett.
Manus Days: The untold story of Manus Island
by Michael Coates.
The Erratics by Vicki Laveau-Harvie.
Questions I’m Asked About the Holocaust
by Hedi Fried.
Amazing Fantastic Incredible: A marvellous
memoir by Stan Lee (Graphic Novel)
The Library is always available with eServices
Reserve online www.bassendean. wa.gov.au/library
Diane R. recommends
Ape House
by Sara Gruen.
She says “An insightful
entertaining and easy to
read novel. I certainly wanted to learn more
about bonobos, and the interesting work be-
ing undertaken at the Great Ape Trust.”
A Fine Romance, by
Candice Bergen, begins
with Bergen’s charming
first husband, French
director Louis Malle, but
her real romance begins
when she discovers over-
powering love for her
daughter after years of
ambivalence about moth-
erhood. As Chloe grows up, Bergen finds her
comic genius in the biggest TV role of the 80s,
Murphy Brown, and makes unwanted headlines
when Dan Quayle pulls her into the 1992 presi-
dential campaign. A natural writer, Candice is
hilarious, brutally honest, down-to-earth, and
wise. (Goodreads.com)
Recommended by Janet M.
Troll Hunting
by Ginger Gorman.
In 2013, journalist Ginger
Gorman was trolled online.
She received scores of hate-
ful tweets, including a death
threat. A picture of Ginger
heavily pregnant alongside
her husband and two-and-
half year old daughter
appeared on a fascist website. Understandably
she was terrified, but once the attack subsided,
she found herself curious. Who were these
trolls? How and why did they coordinate such
an attack? And how does someone fight back
against a troll?
An intense and compelling read, Troll Hunting
is an important window into not just the mindset
and motivation of trolls, but the history of this
kind of aberrant behaviour. Ginger Gorman has
gained unprecedented access to trolls, even
formed strange and enduring relationships with
them, and her comprehensive investigation into
what makes them tick has given us a brilliant
book that is impossible to put down.
(Goodreads.com) Recommended by Ann A.
Movies Avengers Grimm:
Time wars
The Children Act
Distorted
Pete Sematary:
Pet Sematary Two:
2 movie collection
The Pagan King
Farenheit 451
The BBQ
Serenity
The Girl in the
Spider’s Web
BlacKkKlansman
One Percent
Destination
Wedding
The Deer Hunter
Mortal Engines
TV Series The Affair: Season four
Fear the Walking Dead:
The complete fourth
season
Killing Eve: Season one
Luther: Series 5
Spotless: Season 1
Z Nation: Season 5
Dracula: Season one
A Place to Call Home:
Season six
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.:
The complete fourth
season
House of Cards: The final
Season
The Little Drummer Girl
Once Upon a Time: The
complete sixth season
Once Upon a Time: The
complete seventh and final
season
Non Fiction My Scientology Movie
Yoga Meltdown
New DVDs
Aurore 2017 Rated M.
French drama/comedy
with English subtitles.
This refreshing and funny
French film is about ageing
and coming to terms with
its physical and emotional
challenges.
Aurore is in her early fifties, separated from her
husband and living with her younger daughter. She
finds she is having to contend with frequent ‘bouf-
fees de chaleur’ (hot flushes). She is also frustrated
by changes in her workplace and unsettled by the
news that her older daughter is pregnant. When she
accidentally bumps into her significant first love she
begins to reflect on decisions of the past and contem-
plate possibilities for the future.
Agnes Jaoui plays the role of Aurore with great
warmth and conviction and there are some memora-
ble scenes depicting the rich connections between
family and friends. This is a touching and engaging
film which manages to enlighten as well as entertain.
Julie C.
National Treasure! Have you missed reading
the Australian Women’s
Weekly from 1933-1982?!
You can now access cop-
ies on Trove
https://trove.nla.gov.au/
aww
Look for articles, patterns,
craft, recipes, fashion,
The Bassendean War Memorial
The Bassendean Memorial Library is named in honour
of the Bassendean War Memorial which was located
on the site from 1920 until its relocation in 1971.
The Memorial is inscribed with 160 names on four
faces and commemorates those who served in World
War I. The front face lists thirty three soldiers who were
killed and the remaining faces list those who served
overseas and returned.
Read war service records about soldiers listed
on the Bassendean War Memorial at this link.
https://discoveringanzacs.naa.gov.au/browse/
groupstories/196
Read war service records and learn about the local
men who paid the ultimate sacrifice at this link.
https://discoveringanzacs.naa.gov.au/browse/
groupstories/223
Printed copies of war service records are available
for viewing in the Local Studies Collection.
World War I Gallantry Awards
Pte later Sgt Aubrey Ralph Brown, 44th Bn was awarded a
Meritorious Service Medal.
Sgt James McKinlay, 4th Division Signals, was awarded a
Military Medal.
Lt (T./Capt) Hamersley won a Military Cross.
Pte John Henry Mann, later Cpl of 41st and 42nd Bns, was
awarded the Military Medal and a Distinguished Conduct Medal.
Pte Ernest Wicks, 12th Bn, later promoted to Lieutenant in the
51st Bn was awarded the Military Medal and then the Military
Cross for bravery in the field.
World War II war service summary
records are available in the Local
Studies Collection, including men and
women who were born and enlisted in
Bassendean, and those who were not
born but enlisted in Bassendean.
Lest we forget.
The Bassendean War Memorial
in the Civic Garden setting on
the BIC Reserve. The official
Dedication ceremony was held
on Saturday 11 April 2015.
DVD Review
Congratulations Elaine!
Elaine is the lucky recipient
of a terrific prize - for
being the Bassendean
Memorial Library’s
1,000 Facebook
friend!
Thank you Elaine!
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It’s time to make Sauerkraut! Fermenting is a great way to preserve food
while still keeping it raw and full of nutrients.
Carol Flint discovered fermented foods
some years ago and she found it wasn’t
hard to become passionate about the subject.
Carol will be demonstrating how to make
sauerkraut and will also discuss other vegetable
ferments that can easily be made at home.
When: Monday 8th of Apr il. 12.30- 1.30 pm
Where: Bassendean Memorial Library
How: https://www.trybooking.com/BBGHS
Dementia Awareness Presentation
The aim of this session is for participants to:
• Have an understanding of dementia, its signs and symptoms and different types.
• Understand the difference between every day confusion or forgetfulness and
dementia.
• Know what to do if they are worried about their memory.
• Be able to identify some of the challenges experienced by people
living with dementia when engaging in community activities.
• Have practical ways to be a Dementia Friend and/or support
someone with dementia in the community.
• Understand how to look after their brain health.
You don’t have to be
a poet to use your library (part 3)
Drop in with your little treasure for
morning Story Time.
Our marvellous Lunchtime Interludes:
it won’t cost you a dime.
Become a Cyber Citizen, and get your
head around a CPU
Share your hand-made creations; Friday
craft sessions, tailored just for you.
Steeped in wondrous history; our Local
Studies Collection
Our monthly history walks, will keep your
rapt attention.
All gloriously free from your local library.
Shan
If you would like to see your favourite poem
here - your own, or by a favourite poet,
please bring it or email it to the Library.
Poetry Corner
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