The passing of John Updike (1932 – 2009)
The much celebrated novelist, essayist and poet has passed away at the age of 76, after a battle against lung cancer. Updike was widely regarded as a writer who chronicled the American experience, particularly small-town rural America, and especially through through the turbulent changes in the1950s, 60s and 70s. The most ambitious, and sucessful of these...
Heartlands Bookclub meets in January
Dear Friends, We are privileged to have author Thomas Chua to discuss his book “Beyond the Fall”. Meet Thomas who will share with us his inspirational comeback story. The details: Date/Time: 4.00pm, Friday 30 January 2009 Venue: The Activity Room, Bukit Batok Public Library Facilitator: Mr Kweh Soon Huat Author: Mr Thomas Chua Chee Siong Title: ...
Changes to NLB Library Policy
Dear Readers, Changes to NLB Library Policy From 1 April 2009, the following policy changes will be implemented: Disruption of Borrowing Privileges Members with unpaid library fines and fees will have their borrowing privileges disrupted. They can immediately start to borrow again once they pay up the outstanding amount. With this policy, members can no...
Shang Long has read “The Uncommon Reader”
The Uncommon Reader / Alan Bennett London : Faber and Faber : Profile Books, 2007. Call No.: BEN “The Uncommon Reader” is a deliciously hilarious novella by Alan Bennett, wherein he imagines what would happen if the Queen of England were to suddenly become an avid reader. The uncommon reader in the title is none...
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