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The Girl From Widow Hills
Author: Megan Miranda Reviewed by: Aoife, Newbridge library Genre: Adult Fiction Synopsis Everyone knows the story of the girl from Widow Hills … When Arden Maynor was six years old, she was swept away in a terrifying storm and went missing for days. Against all odds, she was found alive, clinging to a storm drain.… Read more
Spill Simmer Falter Wither
Author: Sara Baume Genre: Adult Contemporary Fiction Review: by Orla O’ Brien, Kildare Town Library Synopsis A misfit man finds a misfit dog. Ray, aged fifty-seven, ‘too old for starting over, too young for giving up’, and One Eye, a vicious little bugger, smaller than expected, a good ratter. Both are accustomed to being alone, unloved, outcast –… Read more
Home Made Brown Soda Bread for St Brigid’s Day
by EibhlÃn in Kildare Town Library This is my mother’s recipe and always used at home in preparing for St Brigid’s day. St. Brigid’s eve was always busy as the bread had to be baked, the St. Brigid’s crosses made and the Brat BhrÃde got ready. When the turf fire was lit, the smells in… Read more
The Peppermint Tea Chronicles
Author: Alexander McCall Smith Genre: Adult Fiction Review by: Mairead, Monasterevin Library Synopsis: Once more we catch up with the delightful goings-on in the fictitious 44 Scotland Street from Alexander McCall Smith … To everything there is a season and a time for every purpose; it is summer in Scotland Street… Read more
Let me be Frank
Author:Â Frank Bruno Genre: Adult Non-Fiction Sports Review by: Stephen, Newbridge Library Synopsis: Let Me Be Frank is the new book from one of the world’s sporting greats. A deeply personal story, Bruno talks about his battle with mental illness, his time inside a mental facility, the impact his illness has had on his family… Read more
Children’s Photography Competition: Snap Nature in Your Garden with Athy Library
Where is the competition being held : Athy Library When is the closing date: The Closing Date is the 26th of February 2021 Who is the competition for : Children aged 7 to 11 years Here in Athy Library we would like children to celebrate Spring by going out into nature in your garden and… Read more
