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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
Behind the Books Blog 2: The Cinema of Tom DiCillo
In last week’s blog Wayne detailed his journey to becoming an author, against the odds. This week Wayne takes us through the making of his first book. Read more
The Darkest Unicorn
Author: Alice Hemming Genre: Young Adult fiction 12-15 Review by: Elaine A beautiful, haunting gem of a fairy tale for those aged 12 to 100, with an original twist on unicorns. Have you ever heard of a wicked unicorn? Well, there’s one in this book. This multi-layered tale features a tight plot, complex characters and… Read more
