The Hastings Library Bookchat group

The Hastings Library Bookchat group, who meet once a month, decided to read travel books during March. Here’s what they had to say about a selection of the books discussed.

Tea with my tapas : a New Zealand traveller enjoys the cultural challenges of Spain / Judith Doyle. “A very informative read, and as I have been to the places in the book can identify with the story” “Informative but needs more passion.”

Italian joy / Carla Coulson. "A common theme –author chucks it in and goes overseas to experience life. She runs out of money and starts taking photos. This book is very descriptive and upbeat." "If you like these you will enjoy Greg Malouf." This is held in our libraries:

Saha : a chef's journey through Lebanon and Syria / Greg and Lucy Malouf

It's not about the tapas : around Spain on two wheels / Polly Evans “A bit of a hoot! Humourous and well researched. Good information about the areas and talks about well known Spanish identities. I like that it has a map so you can see where she’s talking about. Her other book Fried eggs with chopsticks / Polly Evans is worth reading too”

Vroom by the sea / Peter Moore, and Vroom with a view / Peter Moore. “Peter Moore has a good Aussie sense of humour – I enjoyed both of these books”

Honeymoon in Purdah : an Iranian journey / Alison Wearing. “This book gives an honest perspective of different people within a country affected greatly by religion and war. It opens your eyes to how revolution has affected their lives and shows different perceptions of values between cultures”

Lucy Lit hungry for fashion

Hi folks, Lucy Lit here.

I have only recently come to work in Hastings and decided it was time to get out and about in my new town, so I attended the 2008 Edible Fashion Awards on Saturday! The theme was “futuristic” and did the entrants ever use their imaginations! The use of lollies as colour sure made my taste buds tingle and I think I put on weight just watching, lol. I really should have had lunch before I went :-/

It was encouraging to see a strong focus on sustainability and the future, with many winning costumes reflecting the designer’s thoughts on recycling, healthy foods and biodegradable materials. May I say, in my humble opinion, the overall winner was well deserved!

For those of you inspired to enter next year’s competition - don’t forget to check out our selection of books on fashion and design. Here are a couple of goodies;

• Fashion accessories : the complete 20^th century sourcebook with over 2000 full-colour illustrations


• Men’s fashion : the complete sourcebook


• Glue & go costumes for kids – super duper designs with everyday materials


• Vintage fashion – collecting and wearing designer classics

Happy reading for now!
Lucy Lit

Friends of the Library Book Sale

The Friends of the Library held a very successful book sale at Havelock North Library on Saturday 5th April - 10am to 4pm.

Many thanks to our Friends for all their hard work.

Preschool Sessions now at Havelock North Library

Havelock North Library will be holding sessions of songs, poems, stories and crafts for preschoolers from 10:30am - 11am.

Next term: 21 May, 4 June, 18 June, 2 July