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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
Free Online History Resources
Kildare Library Account Resources eHistory: Online Electronic History Journal: Free online electronic history journal with a wide range of materials on the history of County Kildare. Materials include archaeology, digitised resources, essays, events and attractions, industrial heritage and Kildare County archive. eMagazines – Online History Magazines: Search a wide variety of history magazine titles including,… Read more
Top 5 Children’s Classic Literature Picks
Compiled by: Aideen As we are now facing a period of unprecedented social isolation, I thought it fitting to compile my Top 5 Children’s classics which have a common theme of quarantine or illness. These may sound like bleak topics but these books are uplifting, and show the characters overcoming insurmountable obstacles. As a child… Read more
Top Ten Books For Ages 8-12 Years on BorrowBox
Genre: Children’s Fiction Age ranges: 8-12 Compiled by: Aoife & Niamh, Leixlip Library Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J. K. Rowling This is the fourth magical tale in the series, taking in the more mature questions of fights within friendship, budding romance and allegory for the evils of World War 2. Moral… Read more
Our Favourite Thrillers on BorrowBox
Genre: Adult Fiction – Crime/Thriller Compiled by: Carmel, Lorraine, Anne & Aideen, Athy Library The Girls by Emma Cline Disturbingly realistic, weird, thought provoking and engrossing. Loosely based on the Manson murders, it is a remarkable debut novel. Bolinda BorrowBox eBook & Bolinda BorrowBox eAudiobook The Five by Hallie Rubenhold The untold lives of the… Read more
