New Titles and Recommendations December 2024

Mystery 
In Too Deep | Lee Child
Mystery 
The Waiting | Michael Connelly
Mystery 
Identity Unknown | Patricia Cornwell
Mystery 
The Crying Girls | Wendy Dranfield
Mystery 
Upon Dark Waters | Matthew J Evans
Mystery 
Capture or Kill | Vince Flynn
Mystery
Class Act | Ged Gillmore
Mystery
The Grey Wolf | Louise Penny
Mystery
Midnight and Blue | Ian Rankin
Mystery
Remember Her Name | Lisa Regan
Mystery
Passions in Death | JD Robb
Mystery
Everyone This Christmas Has A Secret | Benjamin Stevenson
Mystery
The Call | Gavin Strawhan
Australian
Dusk | Robbie Arnott
Australian
The Eleventh Grave | Rachel Amphlett
Australian
High Wire | Candice Fox
Australian
Out in Nowhere | Fleur McDonald
Australian
Here One Moment | Liane Moriarty
Australian
River Song | Di Morrissey
Australian
Head for the Hills | Tricia Stringer
Australian
The Ledge | Christian White
Historical
The Booklovers Library | Madeline Martin
Historical
By Any Other Name | Jodi Picoult
Historical
Romance
Counting Miracles | Nicholas Sparks
Novel
An Eye for an Eye | Jeffrey Archer
Scandinavian
Murder at the Residence | Stella Blómkvist
Scandinavian
The Mermaid | Anki Edvinsson
Scandinavian
Harm | Sólveig Pálsdóttir
Scandinavian
White as Snow | Lilja Sigurðardóttir
Psychological
The Woman Who Lied | Claire Douglas
Non Fiction
Dropping the Mask | Noni Hazelhurst

Rosemary's Newsletter

Author of the Month

Hayley Scrivenor

Hayley is a former Director of Wollongong Writers Festival. She has two novels Dirt Town and Girl falling. Originally from a small country town, Hayles now lives and writes on Dharawal country and has a PhD in creative writing from the University of Wollongong.

Author Hayley Scrivenor
Book of the Month
The Ledge.
Christian White.

When human remains are discovered in a forest, police are baffled, the locals are shocked and one group of old friends starts to panic.  Their long-held secret is about to be uncovered.

It all began in 1999 when sixteen-year-old Aaron ran away from home, drawing his friends into an unforeseeable chain of events that no one escaped from unscathed.

The Ledge | Christian White
Recommended Reads
By Any Other Name.
Jodi Picoult.

In 1581, Emilia Bassano is allowed no voice of her own.  But as the Lord Chamberlain’s mistress she has access to the theatre and finds a way to bring her work to the stage secretly.  But creating some of the world’s greatest dramatic masterpieces comes at a cost: by paying a man for  the use of his name, she will write her own out of history.

His name is William Shakespeare.

In present-day Manhattan, playwright Melina Green has written a new work inspired by the life of her Elizabethan ancestor Emilia Bassano.  Although the challenges are different four hundred years later, the playing field is still not level for women in theatre.  Is Melina – like Emilia- willing to forfeit her credit as author to see her work performed?

By Any Other Name | Jodi Picoult
No One Will Know.
Rose Carlyle.

After  years of foster homes and overseas travel, Eve Sylvester has  lost touch with her friends and family.  She is young, alone, desperate – and pregnant.

Then she meets Julia and Christopher Hygate, a charming and  glamours couple who live in a beautiful mansion on remote Tasmanian island. They make her a lucrative job offer.Eve thinks she has fallen on her feet- she has found a home, and her  child will grow up in the aptly named paradise Bay.  But some things about the job don’t add up. Whey must Eve stay out of sight? And what about the mysterious yachts sailing in and out the the bay?  Has Eve made a deal with the devil?

It’s too late to ask questions.  Eve is already in far too deep.

Then she meets Julia and Christopher Hygate, a charming and  glamours couple who live in a beautiful mansion on remote Tasmanian island. They make her a lucrative job offer.

Eve thinks she has fallen on her feet- she has found a home, and her  child will grow up in the aptly named paradise Bay.  But some things about the job don’t add up. Whey must Eve stay out of sight? And what about the mysterious yachts sailing in and out the the bay?  Has Eve made a deal with the devil?

It’s too late to ask questions.  Eve is already in far too deep.

No on will Know | Rose Carlyle
Witness 8
Steve Cavanagh

This is no ordinary memoir, Noni is funny, fierce,thoughtful and clear-eyed about the world.  Her story is full, rich, lively, opinionated – and a testament to her grit,willpower and talent.  She has always been committed to telling Australian stories – and this memoir is an impressive addition to her remarkable opus.

Dropping the Mask | Noni Hazelhurst

Stay informed of our new releases

Subscribe to our Newsletter

Library News

Library Events

Views: 47
Christmas Holiday Closures | Library

Monday 23 December – Sunday 5 January

Devonshire Tea & Fashion Parade

Bubbly on arrival & Featuring quality items from our Vintage Shop | $60

The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 2025 Calendar

Featuring the BMI Image Collection | $40

Tax Deductible 

Your gift will be tax-deductible this financial year if you make it before June 30.

We need
your help.

2024 End of Financial Year Appeal 

Or alternatively go to our Donations web page.

Our Challenge

Like many organisations the BMI faces significant funding challenges. 

We thank you for your support.

BMI Fundraiser

Featuring:
The Hideaways,
The Harmonies &
Surf Shadows. 

2 course dinner & lots
of dancing