Hi again, loyal readers! It's September, the beginning of spring, and the new National Year of Reading theme: Grow! In addition we, along with Jumbunna Indigenous House of Learning and The Co-op Bookshop, also have an author talk tomorrow with Kate Grenville. We hope to see you there.
He was only sixteen, and no one in his family had ever gone so far.""William Thornhill.
- The Secret River, by Kate Grenville
About the book:
In 1806 William Thornhill, a man of quick temper and deep feelings, is transported from the slums of London to New South Wales for the term of his natural life. With his wife Sal and their children he arrives in a harsh land he cannot understand.
But the colony can turn a convict into a free man. Eight years later Thornhill sails up the Hawkesbury to claim a hundred acres for himself.
Aboriginal people already live on that river. And other recent arrivals—Thomas Blackwood, Smasher Sullivan and Mrs Herring—are finding their own ways to respond to them.
Thornhill, a man neither better nor worse than most, soon has to make the most difficult choice of his life.
Inspired by research into her own family history, Kate Grenville vividly creates the reality of settler life, its longings, dangers and dilemmas. The Secret River is a brilliantly written book, a groundbreaking story about identity, belonging and ownership. — From the publisher
But the colony can turn a convict into a free man. Eight years later Thornhill sails up the Hawkesbury to claim a hundred acres for himself.
Aboriginal people already live on that river. And other recent arrivals—Thomas Blackwood, Smasher Sullivan and Mrs Herring—are finding their own ways to respond to them.
Thornhill, a man neither better nor worse than most, soon has to make the most difficult choice of his life.
Inspired by research into her own family history, Kate Grenville vividly creates the reality of settler life, its longings, dangers and dilemmas. The Secret River is a brilliantly written book, a groundbreaking story about identity, belonging and ownership. — From the publisher
About the author:
Kate Grenville (born 14 October 1950) is one of Australia's best-known authors. She has published nine novels, a collection of short stories, and four books about the writing process. Her books have been awarded many prizes in Australia, as well as the Commonwealth Writers' Prize and Britain's Orange Prize. The Secret River was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize. Her novels have been published all over the world and been translated into many languages. Two have been made into feature films.. — From Wikipedia.
Find a copy:
- The Secret River is available at the either campus or online as an audio book.
About Teaser Tuesdays:
Teaser Tuesday is a weekly book meme hosted by MizB at Should Be Reading! Everyone is welcome to play!
How it works:
1. Grab a book from your collection
2. Select 2 sentences that make an interesting teaser (avoid spoilers please!)
3. Post the sentences, along with author and book title in the comments of this post
12 comments:
"Once I was living in an orphanage in the mountains and I shouldn’t have been and I almost caused a riot. It was because of the carrot." - Once by Morris Gleitzman http://find.lib.uts.edu.au/search.do?N=4294156363
I've never heard of this book or its author, but it sounds wonderful--just the kind of book that I love. Thank you for posting today's teaser and introducing me to them both.
My Teaser today is from A LOT LIKE A LADY.
Wow, just that line alone sent shivers down my spine, now I'd really want to get my hands on the book to find out more!! Lovely teaser, have a happy Tuesday :)
I'm now a proud new follower of your blog, do drop by mine @ Book a World too!
-Alicia
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I've been meaning to read more of her books since I read -- and have been haunted by -- her Orange Prize winner, The Idea of Perfection. Thanks for the great teaser. And I am happy to find your excellent blog!
I haven't heard of this book but great teaser!
My Teaser Tuesday =)
This is a new one for me :) I will check it out!
here is my teaser:http://maryellenbrady.com/2012/09/03/teaser-tuesday-warped-by-maurissa-guibord/
Have a great week!
Great teaser. Despite my passion for Australian authors, I still have not read a title by Grenville.
Excellent teaser, a great sounding book.
That one line is great. Thanks for sharing.
Here is my TT for this week:
CarolynBrown-Books
I really need to give Grenville a try.
Very interesting, thanks for sharing! Here's my TT @ This Is How It's Supposed To Be
I liked that teaser! Interesting. :)
Here is my Teaser! Have a great week!
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