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Book Review: Rosemary and Rue by Seanan McGuire
Author: Seanan McGuire Title: Rosemary and Rue Genre: Urban Fantasy, Adult Fiction Reviewed by: Aoife Kerr, Leixlip Library October “Toby†Daye has been an outsider from birth. As a changeling who is half human half fae, she has been burned by both sides of her heritage and as a result, has retreated to a “normal  Read more
Book Review: The Seven Sisters by Lucinda Riley
Author: Lucinda Riley Title: The Seven Sisters Genre: Romance, Historical Fiction, Adult Fiction Reviewed by: Aoife Kerr, Leixlip Library Maia D’Apliese and her five sisters gather together at their childhood home, Atlantis- an amazing, secluded castle on the shores of Lake Geneva- having been told that their beloved father, who had adopted them all as… Read more
Book Review: The Catastrophic History of You and Me by Jess Rothenberg
Title: The Catastrophic History of You and Me Author: Jess Rothenberg Genre: Young Adult Fiction, Romance Fiction. Review by: Chantelle, LCA Intern for Library HQ Synopsis: If I’d known right then that this was the kid who would grow up to break my heart beyond repair, maybe I would’ve stayed upstairs on the phone with… Read more
Doireann NÃ Ghriofa to Close ‘Connections Through Literature’ Series
                                                In celebration of 30 years of the Irish Writers’ Centre, and in collaboration with Kildare Libraries, join us as critic and literary scholar Liam Mac Amhlaigh, of Maynooth University, discusses literature and life’s journeys with the renowned poet and essayist, Doireann Nà GhrÃofa. This special event, crossing bilingually from Irish into English, promises to unpack… Read more
Book Review: Listen to the Moon by Michael Morpurgo
Title: Listen to the Moon Author: Michael Morpurgo Genre: Children’s Fiction Review by: Chantelle, LCA Intern for Library HQ Synopsis: The month is May. The year, 1915. On an uninhabited island in the Scillies, Alfie and his father discover an injured girl – thirsty, hungry and with not an inkling of who she is or… Read more
Kildare to Launch It’s Very First Climate & Energy Week at the End of the Month
Earlier this month, Kildare County Council launched Kildare’s first Climate and Energy Week which will take place from 26th – 29th October 2021. The 4-day schedule of online and in-person events will focus on highlighting and raising awareness of our energy and climate action responsibilities. The events are planned throughout Kildare Climate & Energy Week and will cover themes… Read more
