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Book of the Month: October 2025
On writing: a memoir of the craft by Stephen King
This 25th anniversary edition is a brilliant book on writing from the number one bestselling author Stephen King. Part memoir, part master class, this superb volume is a revealing and practical view of the writer's craft, comprising the basic tools of the trade every writer must have. King's advice is grounded in the vivid memories from childhood through his emergence as a writer, from his struggling early career to his widely reported, near-fatal accident in 1999 - and how the inextricable link between writing and living spurred his recovery.
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Support for Writers
We champion writers through the new Woollahra Libraries Writer in Residence program, options for writing groups, and dedicated sessions like Shut Up and Write. From building community to providing time and space for creativity, there are plenty of ways to grow your writing practice with us.
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Spotlight: Sustainability Magazines
Renew
Fact-based and human-interest stories about building climate and energy resilience in your home and community. All the latest in sustainable issues and technology, as well as useful how-tos for reducing your footprint and contributing to a more resilient future.
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Sanctuary: Modern Green Homes
Build green, build beautiful, build affordable. Sanctuary profiles the work of Australia's leading environmental architects and designers and provides a wealth of ideas and advice on how to make your home more sustainable, no matter what your budget.
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Green
Green Magazine is Australia's leading magazine for inspirational stories on sustainable architecture featuring local and international houses, gardens and profiles. Discover spectacular city, country and coastal homes and gardens featuring environmental design with lots of personality, as well as profiles on people engaged in new and exciting projects.
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Reclaim
Reclaim celebrates creative and conscious homes and lifestyle, and how vintage, upcycled, preloved, salvage and eco choices can inspire every space. Reclaim leads the way in giving you the power to renovate, decorate and style your home sustainably, while reflecting your own taste and personality.
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ABC Organic Gardener
Organic Gardener Magazine is a guide to organic gardening, providing informative and inspirational stories on everything you need to know to grow your own fruit and vegetables - without the use of harmful chemicals. Each issue includes practical tips and advice from leading organic gardening experts.
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