THE PUBLIC LIBRARY.

Taranaki Central Press, Volume IV, Issue 463, 3 July 1937, Page 4

THE PUBLIC LIBRARY.

i BOOKS ON THE SHELVES I i , Thumbnail Reviews • “Inside Europe,” by John Gunther j (Hamilton), —This book, completely I revised since its first publication, tells the story of the great personalities of modern Europe and their effect on politics. ! * * * i “Mac's Memoirs," by G. H. Cun- : ningham (Reed) —The flying life of l the late Squadron-beader MacGregor, * * * ! “Juan in China,” by Eric Linklater | (Jonathan Cape).—Of this book one I critic remarks: Ably sustained at the ' pitch of absurd invention and often keyed up to treasurable wit. * * * "Night of Stars," by Charles Douie (Murray). —Tells how an ancient wrong involves the innocent in its accidental retribution. * * * “Strange Experiment," by Valen tine (Ward, Lock and Co.) —The exI periment is carried out by a father I to check his spoiled daughter. * * * I “His Own People,” by Richard Etarr (Jenkins). —A wealthy man is jilted on the eve of his marriage by a society girl and proposes marriage to this secretary. The consequent , play of emotions makes the stony. * * * I “Jane’s Way," by A. C. G. Has- | tings (Jenkins). —A story of advenI tore and romance in West Africa. * * * I “Beyond Justice," by A, R. WetI jen (Chapman and Hall) —A high j seas drama. * * * i Also added: “No Poppies in Flan- | ders, by G. C. Foster (Chapman and Hall): “Love Changes,” by R. M. Ayres (Hodder and Stoughton); “The Riverside Mysteny,” by J. S. Brandon (Methuen): "I'll Never | Tell,” by Roy Vickers (Jenkins); j “Confetti for a Killing,” by Charman j Edwards (Ward, Lock and Co.); "Raiding Rustlers," by R. A. Bennet (Collins); "Rifled Gold," by W. C. Tuttle (Collins),