The Vision Australia Library is back again with its members’ most downloaded books in November! Genres include fantasy, historical fiction, mystery and thriller, autobiography, and more.
Fairy Tale by Stephen King
At 17, Charlie Read knows tragedy. His mom died in a hit-and-run when he was 10, and her death drove his dad to drink. He’s been taking care of himself ever since.
When Charlie starts doing odd jobs for Mr Bowditch, an aging recluse in a big house with a shed in the backyard, he also loses his heart to Mr Bowditch’s dog, Radar. But Mr Bowditch has a secret, and sometimes, Charlie hears odd noises from the shed.
It’s only after Mr Bowditch’s death that Charlie learns the truth that Mr Bowditch has never told a soul: In the shed, there is a portal to another world.
Horse by Geraldine Brooks
The year is 1850, and an enslaved groom, Jarret, shares an extraordinary bond with a bay stallion. An artist who built his career upon paintings of the horse takes up arms for the Union, and reconnects with the groom and horse far from the glory and glamour of any racetrack.
In 1954, gallery owner Martha Jackson grows captivated by an equestrian oil painting of unknown origin. In 2019, Jess, a Smithsonian Scientist, is researching the horse’s bones, and Theo, an Art Historian, is uncovering the lost history of the horse’s enslaved rider.
Horse is a multi-stranded narrative that not only transcends history, but also confronts the legacy of racism and slavery in the United States.
Osprey Reef by Annie Seaton
In 1934, Stella Booth escapes the future expected of her in small town Queensland, determined to build a life for herself in Mackay. An accident on route, however, upends all of her carefully laid plans.
In 2019, Bethany Kristensen has a monumental task ahead of her: Skippering the family’s charter business. With rivals determined to undercut her prices and threatening her reputation, the future of the Kristensen’s business hangs by a thread.
Connected by a family mystery that transcends generations, Stella and Bethany must dig deep to carve out a place in Osprey Reef…
No Plan B by Lee Child
A woman is dead, hit by a bus. There are two witnesses. The first said she jumped. The second, Jack Reacher, saw what really happened - She was pushed. But as Jack follows the killer, he has no idea that the victim’s death was no random act of violence. She was targeted, caught up in something much bigger, and far more dangerous.
The Near Daphne Experience by A M Reynolds
Daphne Buckley is a psychiatrist in search of the great love of her life, and she’s prepared to break all of the rules to find him. With a psychopathic serial killer lurking, however, the question is: How far will she go to find him?
The Criminal Class by Paul A McNamara
The Criminal Class is the story of an ordinary teacher who transitions to the prison system as an Education Officer. As an outsider on the inside required to engage with law breakers and law enforcers, his experiences will make you laugh, cry, and shock you to the core.
I Can See Clearly Now by Cameron Algie
This is a comprehensive, highly readable guide for the blind and vision impaired, their sighted families and friends, professionals, service providers and employers. It shows how someone can successfully adjust to vision impairment, and dispels fears, misinformation and prejudices.
The Salt Path by Raynor Winn
Powerfully written and unflinchingly honest, The Salt Path is ultimately a portrayal of home--how it can be lost, rebuilt, and rediscovered in the most unexpected ways.
Days after Raynor learns her husband is terminally ill, they lose their home and livelihood. With nothing left to lose, and with little time left to waste, together, they opt to walk the South-West coast of England with nothing but the essentials for survival on their backs.
On the trail of Genghis Khan by Tim Cope
Under the charismatic leadership of Genghis Khan, a small 13th century tribe of nomads created the largest contiguous land empire in history. Inspired by their extraordinary history, Tim Cope embarked on a journey that hadn't been successfully completed since: to travel on horseback across the entire length of the Eurasian steppe, from Karakorum, the ancient capital of Mongolia, through Kazakhstan, Russia, Crimea and the Ukraine to the Danube River in Hungary.
The Rise and Fall of Marvellous Melbourne by Graeme Davison
In the 1880s, Melbourne became Australia's most 'metropolitan' city. A decade later, the housing boom burst, depression struck and Melbourne's population and influence waned. In this social history, Graeme Davison explores the consequences of the rise and fall of ‘Marvellous Melbourne’.
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