The Central West Library staff reading Cooper Not Out
A heart-warming tale about an unlikely hero, Cooper Not Out by Justin Smith has been chosen for the Central West Libraries ‘One Library One Book’ community read this winter, and readers have the chance to meet the author.
The innovative community reading program encourages everyone in the region to read and discuss the same book at the same time and books have been distributed across the Central West Libraries network in Canowindra, Cowra, Blayney, Orange, Forbes, Manildra and Molong.
One Library One Book expands on the idea of a local book club and offers readers the chance to share their thoughts and opinions with people all across the region through social media and a range of events.
Pick up a copy at Canowindra Library, read it and join in the conversation. There’s no better time to curl up and read a good book now that winter is upon us.
Cooper Not Out is a funny, heart-warming novel set against a backdrop of real events. It is a moving and highly original tale about friendship and belief, and the joy of being true to yourself and discovering your greatest potential.
Author Justin Smith will be giving a talk at Cowra Library on Monday 20th June at 2.30pm to talk about the book with local readers. Justin Smith is a Melbourne writer, journalist and broadcaster. He’s a columnist with the Melbourne Herald Sun and a weekly guest on Channel Seven’s Sunrise program and Sky News.
“I’m thrilled Cooper Not Out has been chosen for the One Library, One Book initiative,” Justin Smith said.
“This is a fantastic idea and I hope people enjoy reading about Roy Cooper. I worked in radio for a few years in the Central West, and I’m very much looking forward to getting back there,” he said.