Non-Fiction Highlights

The Art of Deception: Illusions to Challenge the Eye and the Mind. Brad Honeycutt
This magical gallery is a visual treat. There are fascinating images from artists who create intentionally deceptive illusions and behind-the-scenes glimpse into the creation process.

I’ve Seen It All at the Library: The View from Behind the Desk. Jonathan Farlow
An amusing take on the colourful working life of a librarian in North Carolina.

Life From Scratch: a Memoir of Food, Family and Forgiveness. Sasha Martin
Over the course of 195 weeks, food writer and blogger Sasha Martin set out to cook—and eat—a meal from every country in the world.

Love Your Sister: How Far Would You Go For Someone You Love… On a Unicycle?
Connie & Samuel Johnson
An Australian brother and sister face the ultimate separation when Connie is diagnosed with terminal breast cancer. Follow their incredible journey to fundraise, share cancer awareness and break the world record for the longest distance travelled on a unicycle.

Shocked: Adventures in Bringing Back the Recently Dead. David Casarett
A very readable and thought-provoking exploration of the cutting-edge science of resuscitation, and the history leading up to now.

Talk With Your Kids: Big Ideas. Michael Parker
A fantastic tool to introduce discussions with kids about the important issues in life.

Words Onscreen: The Fate of Reading in a Digital World.  Naomi Baron
An expert on language and technology discusses the pros and cons of reading on a screen. A fascinating and surprising read.