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Hello and welcome to the Falkirk Libraries podcast with Tanya and Vikki
Today’s episode is about Falkirk libraries favourite reads for 2019.
All of the books mentioned can be found on our library catalogue
What we have been reading and listening to:
Tanya has been reading:
- The October Man by Ben Aaronovich
- Craftivism by Betsey Greer
Vikki has been reading and listening to:
- The Donor, Helen Fitzgerald
- Breakers, Doug Johnstone
- Desert Island Discs Podcast with Lauren Laverne chairing
New and forthcoming adult books:
- Harry Potter knitting magic: the official Harry Potter knitting pattern book, Tanis Grey
- To Hell and Back (My Autobiography), Niki Lauder
- Red Sea Spies The true story of Mossad’s fake holiday resort, Raffi Berg
- Six Wicked Reasons, Jo Spain
- Big Lies in a small Town, Diane Chamberlain
New and forthcoming children’s titles:
- Rhinocorn Rules, Matt Carr (0-5 )
- Unicorn Muddle (Unipiggle the Unicorn Pig), Hannah Shaw (3-7 years)
- Is My Teacher a Robot? , Dave Cousins (6 – 9 yearsrs)
- Mr Tiger, Betsy and the Sea Dragon, Sally Gardner, illustrated by Nick Maland (9 – 12 years)
- Unstoppable, Dan Freedman (Teen)
DVD recommendations
- Game of Thrones Season 8 (18)
- Yesterday (12)
Our Reading Agony this week:
My child has exams can you help?
We have lots of How to pass National 5 and Highers books in many subject areas Business, languages, science subjects etc
All our libraries have free internet access if you want to escape the temptations of social media at home come to the library, if you are watching a video that’s been recommended by your teacher don’t forget to bring head phones. Most libraries also have a space for studying.
Staff quote of the day
“It’s so cold I need a second Cardigan – like second breakfast but more librarian”
Our Discussion:
Favourite books of 2019 – below is a small selection, which you can request on our library catalogue.
- The October Man: A Rivers of London Novella, Ben Aaronovitch
- Stormcursed (Mercy Thompson series), Patricia Briggs
- The Fowl Twins, Eoin Colfer
- Overstory by Richard Powers
- The Secret Commonwealth, Philip Pullman
- The giver of stars, Jojo Moyes
- Crossroads : In search of the moments that changed music, Mark Radcliffe
- So Lucky, Dawn O’Porter
- The Flat Share by Beth O’Leary
- The Great Alone , Kristin Hannah
- The Inheritance of Solomon Farthing, Mary Paulson Ellis
- My sister the serial killer, Oyinkan Braithwaite
Did you know?
We’ve said this before but if you need a break from studying and want an escape from screens as well, we have Teenage books in each library for your reading pleasure…
Thank you for listening to the Library Love podcast, we hope you’ve enjoyed yourself and if you did, then rate us on itunes. We love to hear from you and if you’d like to get in touch with us, then go to our blog LibraryLoveFalkirk.com, @LibFalkirk on Twitter, or Falkirk Libraries on Facebook or Instagram. Bye