Louella’s Recommended Reads

Published on 19 September 2024

One of our Library Officers, Louella, is an author whose new book is available at the library!

Her book is called Crystal Clear and it's a fantasy tale and a fantastic read!

Crystal Clear – Lou Nova

Fantasy Fiction

Wyndeny's government is made of the High Crystal Holders - nobles chosen by The Goddess to wield magic according to their assigned crystal - and the Caldwell Park Manor.

Lou's recommendations

Louella has shared some of her favourite reads. All available to borrow at our libraries.

These Violent Delights – Chloe Gong

Young Adult Fiction

In 1926 Shanghai, 18-year-old Juliette Cai, heir of the Scarlet Gang, and her first love-turned-rival Roma Montagov, leader of the White Flowers, must work together when mysterious deaths threaten their city.

Host City – David Owen Kelly

Fiction

A stunningly innovative fusion of memoir and alternative history that spins an affective tale of persecution, jeopardy, and survival from the fear and paranoia that marched lockstep with HIV in the 1980s.

Heartstopper – Alice Oseman

Graphic Novel

Charlie, a highly-strung, openly gay over-thinker, and Nick, a cheerful, soft-hearted rugby player, meet at a British all-boys grammar school. Friendship blooms quickly, but could there be something more?

The Prince and the Dressmaker – Jen Wang

Graphic Novel

Prince Sebastian is under pressure to marry. But Sebastian is too busy hiding his secret life. At night he puts on daring dresses and takes Paris by storm as the fabulous Lady Crystallia – the hottest fashion icon in the world capital of fashion!