Seeking:Colleen McCullough – Hardcovers

Arnold* is looking for Antony and Cleopatra, Fortunes favourite and Let the dice fly by Colleen McCullough in hardcover. If you have a copy of these books you are willing to recycle please phone on 4751 8010, email magda@jimmyds.com.au or bring it in to the shop.

*not his real name.

Seeking:CHESS BOOKS

Ted* is looking for books on the subject of chess or about its players. We buy or trade books in very good condition. Phone on 4751 8010, email magda@jimmyds.com.au or bring in to the shop.

*not his real name.

Gold leaf blocking – journal

Gold leaf blocking on leather and parchment has been use since the early sixteenth century in Europe, to produce brocaded paper. The designs reflect the silk damasks of the time

Paperblanks journals come in a range of sizes from a tiny 7 x 9cm to the Grande format which is 21 x 30cm, and in lined and unlined as well as Address books. Their designs are sumptuous and practical. The paper is made with sustainable forest pulp and the boards are 100% recycled.

Prices range from 9.95-34.95. The journal above is priced at $24.95.

Blue mountains climber – Lincoln Hall

In May 2006 Lincoln Hall, who lives in the Blue Mountains, was thought to have died on his way back down Mt Everest. He was left behind by his fellow climbers, only to be discovered next morning by another party. Before that he had made an attempt on the mountain in 1984.

” it was the goal of a small team of Australians. They planned a quick, lightweight ascent of an unclimbed route without oxygen. But their battle with storms, avalanches, extreme cold and thin air meant they soon began to run out of time. WHITE LIMBO is a compelling story of danger and the incredible limits of human endurance. Published more than two decades ago, it continues to be a true adventure classic.” From Booktopia

Retail price new $19.95 our price recycled $12.00

This book has SOLD

Finding Cassie Crazy – Jaclyn Moriarty

Set in Sydney’s Northwest (Castle Hill and surrounds), ‘Finding Cassie Crazy’ is a good read in the ‘young adult’ category. Themes include boys, love, friendship, heartbreak – which all sounds typical for a book aimed at teens, but this book is a real surprise. Chapters alternate the voices of each of the characters, and the format switches between lists, letters, prose, plays, student noticeboards… It was all crazy enough for me to keep reading. Also it was nice to read a book where I knew something about the area it was set in!

This book is a companion to Jaclyn Moriarty’s bestseller ‘Feeling Sorry for Celia’.  If you feel too grown-up to delve back into “young-adult” territory, keep an eye out for “I Have A Bed Made of Buttermilk Pancakes”, her attempt at adult fiction. And of course, let me know what you think.

L’Yan

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Want to make a comment about one of our posts. Want to write a review? We want to hear from you. We will reward the best post each month with a $25.00 book voucher.

If you just want to comment on a post, you can click on the bubble along side the title. For articles, (including pictures), email them directly to us at magda@jimmyds.com.au .

Shantelle the Short Eared Owl puppet

Shantelle is a beautiful soft fluffy owl. She stands nearly thirty centimetres tall and gazes at everyone who passes her by. She can flap her wide wings to fly away and her claws are ready to pounce on any little mouse that might run by. Shantelle loves to have her tail stroked.

JimmyD’s has a range of Folkmanis puppets for children and adults to enjoy.

‘Anonymous’ (Nikki Gemmell) – The Bride Stripped Bare

This is the only book written in second person that I have managed to read to completion. Whilst the style can sometimes feel forced and a little pretentious, especially in the nuuuumerous sexy bits, it is worth holding onto this emotional rollercoaster for dear life. It is outrageously honest, sexy, chilling, sad, and beautiful, as is all of Nikki Gemmell’s writing. If you haven’t tried her, give her a go. My favourite of hers is ‘Shiver’.
L’Yan

July Special Offer-free hot chocolate

All JULY we are offering a generous 20% off all Biographies and Art books. For example Tom Roberts by Virginia Spate was $40.00 and is now $30.00.

 There’s nothing like curling up on the lounge with a good book.

AND if you spend $25.00 on books we will treat you to a FREE hot chocolate, with marshmallows on top. Yum!

(does not include use of credit, trades, gifts)

James Patterson – top selling crime writer

Four women, a homicide inspector, a district attorney, a coroner and a journalist, join forces to bring a killer of honeymooning couples in San Francisco, to justice. It is the beginning of the Women’s Murder Club. This book contains the first three exciting stories by James Patterson, which have now become a TV series.

James Patterson is the worlds second highest paid author. He has written over 50 novels since the 1970′s. His best known series is about Alex Cross a former forensic psychologist who now works for himself. Titles include Along came a spider, Kiss the girls and Jack and Jill. JimmyDs has numerous titles in stock.

IF YOU LIKE JAMES PATTERSON WHY NOT TRY Harlan Coben, Michael Connelly, Robert Crais, Karen Slaughter, Dennis Lehane.