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Title: Spinning Silver Author: Naomi Novik Genre: Fantasy Reviewed by: Aoife, Leixlip Library Miryem is the daughter and granddaughter of moneylenders, but her father’s inability to collect his debts has left his family on the edge of poverty—until Miryem takes matters into her own hands. Hardening her heart, the young woman sets out to claim… Read more
Title: Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind Author: Yuval Noah Harari Genre: Adult Non-Fiction, History Reviewed by: Brian, Athy Library How do you write a history of the world in 500 pages and make it comprehensive, engaging and original? This is something that Yuval Noah Harari has managed to do, but by taking a somewhat… Read more
By Elaine, Newbridge This year, Ireland will be celebrating Saint Brigid on Monday 3rd February, which means that the schools will be closed and parents if they’re lucky, will be off work. So why not pick up a book and learn something about one of Ireland’s most loved and well-known saints for the that… Read more
Title: The Elephant Whisperer: Learning about life, loyalty and freedom from a remarkable herd of elephants Author: Lawrence Anthony Genre: Adult Non-Fiction, Zoology Reviewed by: Brian, Athy Library The Elephant Whisperer is a very unconventional book. It is not too often that you hear about somebody who can communicate with and develop a relationship with… Read more
Title: Strange Sally Diamond Author: Liz Nugent Genre: Fiction Reviewed by: Aoife, Leixlip Library Sally Diamond cannot understand why what she did was so strange. She was only doing what her father told her to do, to put him out with the rubbish when he died. Now Sally is the centre of attention, not only… Read more
What is the TTT Programme? The TTT Programme is designed to offer support to children and adults with learning difficulties, disabilities or more significant needs. Based in Athy, Leixlip and Naas libraries, a specialised collection of toys and assistive equipment can be accessed free of charge in branches throughout the county and can be borrowed… Read more