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Tim’s Bookshop Christmas 2015

1. Reckoning: A Memoir by Magda Szubanski 2 .The Secret Chord by Geraldine Brooks 3. The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George 4. The Road to Little Dribbling by Bill Bryson 5. The Girl in the Spider's Web by David Largercrantz 6. All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr 7. The Martian by Andy Weir 8. Island Home by Tim Winton 9. Career of Evil by Robert Galbraith 10. The Mountain Shadow by Gregory David Roberts

Tim’s Bookshop Top 10 Books

Words Worth Reading

“One can never have enough socks," said Dumbledore. "Another Christmas has come and gone and I didn't get a single pair. People will insist on giving me books.” ― J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Welcome to our Christmas newsletter.

Inside:

With so many new books to choose from we’ll share a few of our favourites.

Reviews

There really is a book for everyone this Christmas. We have funny ones, crafty ones, political ones, bizarre ones, pretty ones, cooking ones, historical ones…..

Christmas Gift Ideas

For the kids we have a large range of beautiful Christmas books, but get in quick before it’s too late!

Kids

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Robert Hendricks fell in love once. It was during WW2, it was passionate and it was far too brief. He returned to Britain and took up his medical career. His life went on, successfully in the most part, although no other woman could ever fill the gap left by his one true love. Many years later, Hendricks is still trying to accept that he will spend the rest of life alone when he receives a letter from a man claiming to have served with his father during the First World War. He is invited to the man’s home to peruse some items that might interest him. Having hardly known his father, Hendricks is intrigued and when he does go to stay with Pereira the past returns to haunt him in more ways than he could ever have imagined.

Faulks is a master of historical fiction and this is an intriguing look at memory, human frailty and mortality.

Where My Heart Used to Beat by Sebastian Faulks

The Lake House by Kate Morton

It is always too long a wait between Kate Morton books, so it is with great pleasure we announce that The Lake House has arrived. And as always, Morton has not disappointed. We are quickly swept into another world, the world of Alice and her family in 1933. As a young girl Alice knew she was destined to be an author and when we meet her again in 2003 she is working on her 50th crime novel. Moving seamlessly between two different time periods (and sometimes three), we discover family secrets, romance, the mystery of a missing child and a manor house, once dearly loved, now sadly abandoned.

Sadie, a police detective, who is struggling to come to terms with her own past and on a forced sabbatical from work, stumbles upon the house and cannot help but want to investigate those who lived there before. It might seem like the coldest of cold cases but as she digs deeper she soon uncovers the link to one of Britain’s best-‐known crime novelists and cannot understand why Alice does not want anyone to reopen the case of her missing brother. Could it be that Alice had something to do with his death?

A wonderful novel you won’t be able to put down, and the perfect Christmas gift!

Recipes for Love and Murder by Sally Andrew If you like your murder mysteries to be in good taste, then this one is for you. Not only is Tannie Maria a resourceful sleuth, she is also an excellent cook who believes in the restorative power of cake. In her advice columns in the town newspaper she hands out recipes as well as wisdom, until one particular letter hits too close to home. Not everything is as light and fluffy as it seems and with the help of her co-‐workers and a detective with strong arms Maria will track down a killer and still be home in time for tea.

The first in a new series set in South Africa and glowingly endorsed by Alexander McCall Smith himself, this is a mouthwatering read. The scenery is beautifully described, the characters are as warm as the climate is hot and the mystery is compelling. And with all the talk of food it’s a good thing recipes are included!

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Christmas New Releases (also known as great gift ideas!)

Island Home by Tim Winton Tim Winton is known for his deeply evocative Australian novels, fiction that embraces the natural world to the point where it becomes a character in his books. This is his memoir about that world, about the land where he grew up and the country he calls home, our island home. It is about more than just Winton's life, it is about what Australia should mean to us all, and how the land makes us who we are today. A Mother’s Story by Rosie Batty Quentin Bryce called this book "intense, disturbing, moving, poignant and powerful." It is all of these things, and so much more. Rosie Batty is awe inspiring, not just for the way she has coped with the death of her son, but also for how she has single handedly forced the subject of domestic violence into the spotlight in Australia. This mother's story is a must read. Fromelles & Pozieres by Peter Fitzsimons Peter Fitzsimons makes history intriguing for all and his new book is no exception. If you thought you knew all there is to know about Australia at war, you may be surprised to find that there is always more to discover. Fitzsimons brings the battles to life and shows us why Australia can be proud of its soldiers, and furious at the heirarchy who sent them into places they should never have been. Keating by Kerry O’Brien So far, Paul Keating has not written an autobiography. Despite being one of Australia's most loved and most hated Prime Ministers he hasn't published the story of his life and politics, so journalist and interviewer extraordinaire, Kerry O'Brien, has stepped in. After hours of conversation and research he has put together a fascinating look at Keating unplugged, with stories, admissions and insights from childhood to today.

Modern Love by Kendrah Morgan & Lesley Harding There has long been a fascination with John and Sunday Reed and this new book from two of the curators from Heide provides new information and an in-depth look at the couple. Whilst the affairs and their bohemian lifestyle are common knowledge, the Reeds changed the way art was perceived in Australia. Their contribution to modern art and their varied relationships with the artists they surrounded themselves with are explored here in an intriguing study of a remarkable and unusual partnership. The Road to Little Dribbling by Bill Bryson Twenty years after his last trip around Britain, Bill Bryson is back, and funnier than ever. With his eye for the ridiculous and a biting wit Bryson reminds us why he loves this particluar island so much, even when he no longer recognises it as the place he wrote about in Notes From a Small Island. There is nothing this man can write about that he doesn't make interesting and amusing, and Britain gives him plenty of fodder yet again.

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The Beach. An Australian Passion by Robert Drewe This is a book that will resonate with most Australians, a book celebrating our love of the coastline, of this country surrounded by sea. Drewe has incorporated beautiful photographs with history and social commentary to create a fascinating coffee table book for the beach house, or for those of us landlocked and dreaming of the beach. The Lady in the Van by Alan Bennett - Miss Shepherd lived in a van outside Alan Bennett's house, until Alan took pity on the homeless woman and allowed her to park in his garden and take up residence in a lean-to at the side of his house. It was supposed to be a temporary arrangement and yet the cantankerous and stubborn guest stayed until her death fifteen years later. This is Alan's amusing and touching account of those years, now also a film starring Maggie Smith as Miss Shepherd.

The Wayward Leunig. Cartoons That Wandered Off – Leunig has spent 45 years drawing cartoons for newspapers. They were usually expected to be relevant to issues of the time, be they political, social or environmental. Sometimes however, Michael Leunig's imagination got distracted, wandered off and became a delinquent. Included in this book are 400 examples of what happens when Leunig's imagination runs riot. Clever, bizarre, heartfelt and a little bit mad this is the perfect gift for every Leunig fan. Birdland by Leila Jeffreys - For the bird/animal lover in your family, this book is full of the most remarkable photographs of all kinds of birds. Owls, budgies, parrots, falcons and eagles, all as you have never seen them before. Jeffrey's photography is artistic, stunning and somehow makes the birds look almost as if they could talk to you, like they know they are being photographed and are putting forward their best angle. A wonderful coffee table book. Lost Melbourne by Heather Chapman and Judith Stillman - What do Scotts Hotel and Georges Department Store, iconic residential buildings, elephant rides at Melbourne Zoo and telephonists have in common? They are no longer physically with us. Fortunately, we still have this collection of photographs and some of the history of our lost treasures, put together in a book we can keep forever.

Phillip Hughes. The Official Biography by Malcolm Knox and Peter Lalor - This moving tribute to the talented boy from Macksville contains more than 200 photographs and the story of his life has been put together from interviews with family, friends and team-mates. The Hughes family have endorsed the book and provided mementos from their own personal collections, resulting in an inspirational and emotional look at a life cut short.

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Tim’s Bookshop Christmas 2015 Fiction for Under the Tree

Girl In the Spider's Web by David Lagercrantz

In the fourth book in the Stieg Larsson's Millennium series, Lisbeth Salander and Mikael Blomkvist are back doing what they do best. Fighting for those who cannot fight for themselves. A renowned Swedish scientist, Professor Balder is killed and the only witness is his young Autistic son. Lisbeth has the skills to unlock his coded messages, whilst Mikael is trying to find the killers and also save his magazine from being taken over. David Lagercrantz continues the Stieg Larsson tradition. This time there is less violence, but plenty of the same page-turning pace. Highly recommended.

The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra by Vaseem Kham

Set in Mumbai, India, Inspector Chopra has to take an early retirement due to his health. He's too young, what will he do? How will he fill his days? On his last day before his retirement a young boy dies. Inspector Chopra thinks there is more to it than just a straight forward open and shut case. His replacement won't pursue the case, so he investigates it on his own, conveniently leaving out the fact that he is no longer a a policeman. He has also inherited a young elephant from his Uncle. Ganesha the young elephant won't eat and Chopra has to research what might be wrong, they form a bond and become a detective team. An intriguing, unique detective story full of wit.

Bazaar Of Bad Dreams - Stephen King

A collection of new and old short stories from the “King of Horror”. This collection has the added bonus of a short chapter at the start of each story explaining a little about the motivation behind each story. A great read for King fans and Sci Fi/Fantasy fans alike. Highly recommended is Morality, a story that shows the perversion of the couple and the corruption of their marriage, definitely one of the best. Bad Little Kid is King at his chilling best. A haunting tale about a child who is pure evil and the ripple effect his evil has on one man's life. You will laugh at King's dark humour running through all of these stories and yet be simultaneously creeped out the entire time!

Black Eyed Susans - Julia Heaberlin Nearly 20 years after being rescued from the ditch she was dumped in with the bodies of three other women, Tessa is getting on with life as best she can. The execution of her "monster" approaches and Tessa is becoming less sure that the man behind bars is the same man that left her for dead. Especially when she finds some freshly planted flowers under her bedroom window..... A page-turner throughout that is part forensic investigation and part whodunit. You will be unable to put it down and prepare to want to read it all in one sitting.

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Cookbooks make the perfect Christmas gift Luke Nguyen’s France A Gastronomic Adventure - Join Luke as he travels across France discovering the secrets of great cuisine, adding his own unique touches to the recipes along the way. This is a beautifully presented cookbook that would be just as much at home on the coffee table as in the kitchen.

Greek by George Calombaris - Despite the title of this book, George introduces it with the words "I'm an Aussie and I cook Australian food...While I respect the recipes that have been handed down over the generations, I love to break the mould." And that is exactly why Australia loves George Calombaris, for his homely and delicious mixtures of the old and the new, brought together in his bold new cookbook.

Life in Balance by Donna Hay This is not a diet book. Donna doesn't like the idea of diets per say, but it is a book packed full of fresh, feel-good, healthy recipes that can be used every day for a balanced diet. Who could go past baked spinach and parmesan eggwhite souffles? Or sage and haloumi roasted broccoli with caramelised leek? Yummy and healthy! Everyday Super Food by Jamie Oliver Jamie has come up with a new book full of recipes for a healthier, happier you. Let his passion for food inspire you in the kitchen, changing the way you think about food and cooking. Jamie says "Food is there to be enjoyed, shared and celebrated, and healthy, nourishing food should be colourful, delicious and fun." If you have seen any of his current TV series you'll know how yummy all of these recipes are and now you can make them yourself. The Great Australian Cookbook The ultimate in Australian cuisine from 100 of our finest cooks, chefs, bakers and local heroes. From bush fruit christmas cake and wallaby stew to pumpkin salad and vegetarian croquettes this book has something for everyone! Royalties from sales of the book will go towards helping Ozharvest nourish those in need. The Broadsheet Melbourne Cookbook Produced by Australia's leading online magazine and directory this cookbook has something for everyone with recipes from Melbourne's most famous and delicious eateries. Celebrate our diverse culinary landscape with handy hints such as wine matching and how to bake sourdough from scratch. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are all covered from places such as Chin Chin, Huxtaburger and Vue de Monde.

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Books for boys and girls… What Do You Wish For? by Jane Godwin and Anna Walker Every year at Christmas Ruby and her friends write down a wish and hang it on the tree. This year Ruby is finding it hard to put her wish into words. There are so many good things about Christmas and she can only have one wish. What was the best part about Christmas? Was it the baking? Christmas morning? Being with family? Being on holidays? Christmas just felt so good... What will Ruby wish for? Jane Godwin and

Anna Walker are the perfect match of author and illustrator and this year's offering is as beautiful and as special as ever.

The Wonder Garden by Kristjana S Williams and Jenny Broom

Step through the gates of the Wonder Garden and discover 80 animals in five habitats around the world. From the Great Barrier Reef to the Himalayas, the Wonder Garden is a striking addition to any library. With facts about each environment and each animal children will spend hours immersed in this very special garden. For ages 5+.

The Bear Who Went Boo! by David Walliams Walliams new picture book is about a very cheeky polar bear cub who loves nothing more than sneaking up behind people and yelling "BOO!". This little cub doesn't always know when to stop. Walliams brings his usual humour to his fourth picture book and the little polar bear learns some important lessons. For ages 3+.

My Dog Bigsy by Alison Lester The newest book from the marvelous childrens author Alison Lester is an adorable story about one dog’s morning routine. Bigsy gets up every morning on the farm and runs around interacting with all the other animals, sometimes in a mischievous way. Then he runs back home and hops into bed just as his little friend is waking up for school. Another brilliant book from Lester perfect for 2+ as it is a simple funny story about a cheeky little dog.

Imaginary Fred by Eion Colfer and Oliver Jeffers "Friendship is friendship. Imaginary or not, the same rules apply." A heartwarming and hilariously cheeky story about overcoming loneliness and finding friendships in unlikely places. Oliver Jeffers brings the story to life with his signature illustrations and adds comedy to Colfer’s brilliant text. This picture book is perfect for 4+ as it is a longer story all about your imaginary best friends.


Tim’s Bookshop’s Top 10 for Kids! 1. Grandpa's Great Escape by David Walliams

2. Magnus Chase #1 The Sword of Summer by Rick Riordan

3. Weirdo #5 Totally Weird by Anh Do

4. The 65-Storey Treehouse by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton

5. The Day the Crayons Came Home by Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers

6. Auggie & Me: 3 Wonder Stories by R.J Palacio

7. Ranger's Apprentice Early Years #1 Tournament at Gorlan by John Flanagan

8. The Boy at the Top of the Mountain by John Boyne

9. Harry Potter & the Philosopher's Stone (Illustrated Edition) by J.K Rowling

10. The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep by Carl-Johan Forssen Ehrlin

Grandpa’s Great Escape by David Walliams Jack's Grandpa wears his slippers to the supermarket, serves up Spam à la Custard for dinner and often doesn't remember Jack's name. But, he can still take to the skies in a speeding Spitfire and save the day… An exquisite portrait of the bond between a small boy and his beloved Grandpa – this book takes readers on an incredible journey with in a high octane adventure full of comedy and heart. Highly recommended for 9+.

Olive of Groves by Katrina Nannestad To be a student at Mrs Groves' Boarding School for Naughty Boys, Talking Animals and Circus Performers, you have to be different, a misfit, and have strange talents. Olive does her best to fit in but staying out of the way of the crazy headmistress and the school bully isn't always easy. This is a very funny story about friendship and belonging that kids 8+ will love. The Illuminae Files #1 Illuminae by Amy Kaufman and Jay Kristoff This is the story of Kady and Ezra, two teenagers whose planet is attacked the day after they end their relationship. Now they must rely on each other to survive. Told in a unique way, interwoven with maps, memos and reports, Illuminae is thrilling, funny and completely absorbing. Kady is every bit as much of a butt-kicking heroine as Katniss, Tris and Cinder. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll be terrified and this will quickly become your favourite book of the year. For ages 14+.

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Harry Potter and the Philosopher ’s Stone by J.K Rowling,

Illustrated by Jim Kay

The story of Harry’s first year at Hogwarts now comes in this stunning new illustrated edition. Jim Kay’s captivating pictures of Harry’s adventures are accompanied by original fact pages and new imaginings of Hogwarts, Diagon Alley and their many inhabitants. Perfect for sharing with first time Harry

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