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Book Review: The Woman Left Behind
Author: Linda Howard Genre: Romance novel. Thriller. Adult Fiction. Review by: Chantelle, LCA Intern for Library HQ Synopsis: Jina Modell’s entire career is to work behind a computer screen in a comfortable, air-controlled room. Working communications for a paramilitary organisation, her life is great, the money is good, and she’s excellent at what she does.… Read more
Launch of the Kildare Seed Library 2023
Kildare Seed Library is a new initiative from Kildare Library Service launching on 24th March. We are piloting this exciting project in our three northern branches with a series of events running from 24th to 29th March in Celbridge, Leixlip and Maynooth libraries. The Seed Library is a collection of open-pollinated and heirloom seeds available… Read more
Book Review: The Summer I Turned Pretty
Author: Jenny Han Genre: Young Adult Fiction Review by: Chantelle, LCA Intern for Library HQ Synopsis: Belly measures her life in summers. Everything good occurs whilst she visits Jeremiah and Conrad at the beach house. She’s known the two boys practically since birth. They have been her friends, her brother-figures, her crushes, and the murky… Read more
Book Review: Just Listen
Author: Sarah Dessen Genre: Young Adult Fiction Review by: Chantelle, LCA Intern for Library HQ Synopsis: Annabel’s the youngest of three sisters, and has just had a bitter falling out with her best friend. Suddenly Annabel is friendless and isolated from everyone at school and even from her family. But then her world changes dramatically… Read more
Book Review: This Woven KingdomÂ
Author: Tahereh Mafi Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult Review by: Chantelle, LCA Intern for Library HQ Synopsis: To the rest of the world, Alizeh is a meaningless servant, destined to never be recognised for who she truly is: The lost heir to an ancient Jinn Kingdom. Alizeh must constantly dodge danger and run for her life.… Read more
Book Review: Once Upon a Broken Heart
Author: Stephanie Garber Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Adult Fiction. Review by: Chantelle, LCA Intern for Library HQ Synopsis: The love of her life is about to marry someone else. In a bid to stop it before it’s too late, Evangeline makes a deal with the Prince of Hearts. In return he demands three kisses, each given… Read more
