Magazine Jan-Feb 2018

LIBRARY

Join us for an intimate author reading with Professor John D. Greenwood, who will discuss his new novel Singapore Saga Vol 1: The Forbidden Hill . A Literary Evening A fictitious and colorful reimagining of the early history of Singapore, The Forbidden Hill is a sweeping saga of historical fiction that spans the first 30 years of Singapore. It comprises memorable characters and restores William Farquhar to the spotlight, and illustrates the major role played by Scottish merchants and administrators in the development of Singapore, all while weaving Chinese, Malay and Indian folk tales into the narrative.

Thursday, January 18 Adults’ Library, Thinkspace 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Complimentary Light refreshments provided

Program: 7:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.: Registration and mingling 7:45 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.: Author reading and Q&A 8:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.: Discussion and mingling

Registration is required. For more information or to register, please drop by the Library, call 6739-4308 or email library@amclub.org.sg.

Upcoming… Don’t miss a light-hearted evening with author of Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows Balli Kaur Jaswal on Tuesday, March 6! Look out for more details in the coming weeks.

e-Books You can c nveniently download a selection of our library’s books to your personal device via the free OverDrive app. 1. Go to https://theamericanclub.overdrive.com/ 2. Login with your membership ID (e.g. A123400) 3. Select book/s and click on the “Borrow” button – access titles for up to 2 weeks From now till February, checkout at least one e-book and stand to win a bottle of wine! Each transaction translates to one lucky draw entry; multiple entries allowed. Winner(s) will be drawn at the end of each month.

“Big-hearted, earthy and funny; turns so many preconceptions upside down. A rattlingly good story.” – Deborah Moggach, author of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel “A page turner… Tackles serious themes with a light and funny touch” – Glamour Magazine “Sensual, authentic and hilarious, I will never look at an aubergine in the same way again – 5 stars!” – The Sun

15 THE AMERICAN CLUB JAN / FEB 2018