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Audiobook: The Secretary
Author: Renee Knight Narrated by: Victoria Hamilton Duration: 8 hours 24 minutes Genre: Adult fiction – Suspense Reviewed by: Joan, Newbridge Library Christine Butcher has loyally served Mina as her Secretary for 15 years. Mina progressed to CEO of a large food corporation. As she ascended in the company and progressed to Chief Executive, the… Read more
Old Favourites
Do you ever find when you are a bit unsettled, worried and it is hard to concentrate on anything, that rereading an old favourite is just the thing you need? Read more
Bird Box
Author: Josh Malerman Genre: Adult Fiction Reviewed by: Orla This book isn’t for everyone but if you like fantasy and horror this might be right up your street. All of a sudden all over the news there are reports something is invading the humans and animals (a bit ironic in the times that are in it). … Read more
Bolinda BorrowBox: Top Ten for Non–Fiction
Compiled by: Orla, Kildare Town Library The Language of Kindness by Christie Watson Synopsis: We watch Christie as she nurses a premature baby who has miraculously made it through the night, we stand by her side during her patient’s agonising heart-lung transplant, and we hold our breath as she washes the hair of a child… Read more
Resources For Children From Their Favourite Authors
By Niamh, Leixlip library There are lots of resources on the internet for children to use during lockdown, including many educational sites. In terms of fiction, authors having been going above and beyond to make their work, and extra materials, available during these unprecedented times. I’ve listed a few of their contributions here, so you… Read more
Book Review: Grown Ups
Author: Marian Keyes Genre: Adult fiction Reviewed by: Anne In Grown Ups, Marian Keyes treats us to a wonderful tale of an extended family – complete with all of its quirkiness and dysfunctionality! As usual, Keyes tells this story with the genuine warmth and humour that is evident across all of her novels. Jessie Casey… Read more
