Books
The 2,000 books in the library are mainly fiction and are to be found under the contemporary, romance, crime/thriller, historical and children' categories. The collection is continually reviewed, with new books being added throughout the year.
Here are a few of the most recent additions:
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One hundred years ago, Anna, a young farm girl, volunteers to help an intriguing American visitor translate fairy stories from Irish to English. But all is not as it seems and Anna soon finds herself at the heart of a mystery that threatens her very way of life. In New York in the present day, Sarah Harper boards a plane bound for the West Coast of Ireland. But once there, she finds she has unearthed dark secrets – secrets that tread the line between the everyday and the otherworldly, the seen and the unseen. With a taste for the magical in everyday life, Evie Woods's latest novel is full of ordinary characters with extraordinary tales to tell. |
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More than a tale of friendship or a coming-of-age story, it's a beautifully crafted and subtle exploration of love, family, friendship, ambition, betrayal and redemption in a socio-political powder keg...This finely written novel emphasizes the human experience in the face of turmoil. |
When nineteen-year-old huntress Feyre kills a wolf in the woods, a terrifying creature arrives to demand retribution. Dragged to a treacherous magical land she knows about only from legends, Feyre discovers that her captor is not truly a beast, but one of the lethal, immortal faeries who once ruled her world.
Meet a detective on the trail of a man suspected of murdering his twin; a hired assassin facing his greatest adversary; and two passengers meeting by chance on a plane, spelling romance or something far more sinister. In this thrilling new collection the master of crime delivers a gripping, edge-of-your seat read that you won't be able to put down.
A retelling of the story of Medea from Greek mythology. Excellent character development and plot structuring. You don’t need to know the original myth, though you will certainly appreciate the book better if you do. Much recommended to fans of the genre.
James is a profound and ferociously funny novel from one of our greatest living writers, Percival Everett.
Reviews
Members of the library are encouraged to write reviews of books available on our shelves. Here is a selection:
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(Review by Ro Dunbar) |
Captivating sequel set 12 years on. Shifting between three narrators it offers rich perspectives and transports readers from Shimla's hills to Jaipur's Pink City. Vivid and charming, it's an absorbing, beautifully written story - perfect for a holiday escape. (Review by Panda Elliott) |
This is a wonderful story of a young British soldier called Ulysses who is introduced to art, culture and the beauty of Tuscany in the last months of World War 2. The story takes place between London and Florence. It is full of life, love and humour. Quite simply Still Life is one of my favourite books of all time (Review by Marion Down)
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Puglia, Italy, but not the holiday destination of today. 1921, the fascists are now taking power and into this toxic environment comes Claire, a gently raised English woman. How will she survive the brutality, both witnessed and experienced? What will she discover of herself and those close to her?
