Central West Libraries has rolled out its One Library One Book community reading program this month with the heartfelt, funny and uplifting debut novel The Wakes by Australian author Dianne Yarwood, which is set to be made into a television series.
The innovative program takes the traditional book club concept to the next level by encouraging people across the region to read and discuss the same book at the same time.
Orange City Council's Services Policy Committee Chair, Cr Mel McDonnell said readers should grab a copy and join in the biggest book club in the Central West.
"It offers local booklovers the opportunity to share their love of reading with people outside their normal reading circle," Cr McDonell said.
Central West Libraries staff read the One Library One Book community read The Wakes by Dianne Yarwood
"Readers also have the chance to meet the author when she tours the region later this month to discuss the book with audiences."
People can meet the author at free events at:
- Cowra Library, Monday 22 May at 10.30am
- Blayney Library, Monday 22 May at 2.30pm
- Forbes Library, Tuesday 23 May 11am
- Orange City Library, Tuesday 23 May at 5.30pm
- Canowindra - Montrose House, Wednesday 24 May at 11am.
"I'm thrilled that The Wakes has been chosen for the One Library One Book community read for 2023. What a wonderful program! Travelling through the Central West and talking to book-loving community members will be such a pleasure for me. I can't wait," author Dianne Yarwood said.
Central West Libraries has distributed 100 copies of The Wakes to its branches at Blayney, Cabonne, Cowra, Forbes and Orange and they are now available to borrow.
People wishing to come along to a Central West Libraries branch and meet the author should visit https://www.eventbrite.com.au/cc/one-library-one-book-meet-author-dianne-yarwood -2052699 and select the free event they wish to attend.
