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How to Fail
Author: Elizabeth Day Genre: Adult Non-Fiction Reviewed by: Orla Nobody’s life is perfect. Everybody is bound to slip up and make mistakes now and again. Having established failure is inevitable Elizabeth gives you the tools of how to analyse your failures and how to move forward. Some of her failures are similar to most. Her… Read more
Stitched Easter Card
Craft supplied by Mary in Maynooth. Materials: Blank Card – Card used in this project is 5.5 inches by 4 inches. Embroidery Thread, Tapestry Needle (rounded tip – no point). A Larger Needle e.g. a Darning Needle, Scissors, Polystyrene block / (Packaging or layered towel.) Sellotape, Double Sided Tape, Foam Adhesive dots/squares and Glue Stick.… Read more
The Monk who Sold his Ferrari
Author: Robin Sharma Genre: Adult Non-Fiction Reviewed by: Orla Going through this horrendous time of Coronavirus can be a testing time for many. Anxiety and stress can keep boiling, bubbling and simmering over. No one can predict what is going to happen next. The future is uncertain. It is imperative we take good care of… Read more
The Light of all That Falls
Author: James Islington Genre: Fantasy Reviewed by: Mary in Newbridge Library Disclaimer:– This is the final instalment in the Licanius trilogy. This is the third and final book in Islington’s Licanius trilogy – which began with ‘The Shadow of What Was Lost’ and ‘The Echo of Things to Come’. It is the story of three… Read more
The Language of Kindness
Author: Christie Watson Genre: Adult Non-Fiction Reviewed by: Orla More than ever we are acutely aware how important medical staff are to our communities. The work of nurses is often demanding physically and emotionally draining. The exhausting yet rewarding work is often underpaid and under-appreciated. This is a memoir about Christie Watson, a selfless, caring… Read more
Trinity
Author: Leon Uris Genre: Adult Fiction Reviewed by: Ann From the very first page the story pulled me in. “MAY 1885. I recall with utter clarity the first great shock of my life. A scream came from the cottage next door. I rushed into the room…” I was hooked. Leon Uris was a fantastic writer… Read more
