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Read of the Week: Red Dust Road by Jackie Kay
A brand spanking new Read of the Week from our Finance and People Assistant Kate who has chosen Red Dust…
Featured Poem: Among the Rocks by Robert Browning
An ode to the earth, Robert Browning's Among the Rocks provides some poetic relief to inspire us this Monday afternoon. Born in…
Read of the Week: Children’s Children by Jan Carson
This week our Reader Leader Lizzie has chosen Children's Children, a collection of short stories by Belfast-based writer Jan Carson. “Everything was…
Read of the Week: Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha by Roddy Doyle
Our Read of the Week comes recommended by Reader Leader Val, who has suggested Roddy Doyle's Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha.…
Outside In: Walking in John Timpson’s shoes
Last week we welcomed John Timpson to The Reader for our Outside In series, treating staff to a refreshing perspective on running a…
Read of the Week: Creativity Inc by Edwin Catmull
A change of pace for this week's Read, our COO and Deputy Director Sarah recommends a business book with a…
Read of the Week: Skellig by David Almond
Our wonderful volunteer John has recommended this week's Read, Skellig by Reader patron David Almond. This lyrical tale of a mysterious…
Featured Poem: Life by Charlotte Bronte
In this week's browse through the archives we've unearthed a beauty by Charlotte Bronte and a lovely piece written by…
Share Austen for Shared Reading – Donate your #FirstTenner
From today you might find Jane Austen in your wallet but do you know how far she could take Shared Reading?…
Celebrating Heritage Open Days at The Reader’s Courtyard Fair!
Heritage tours, Shared Reading sessions, poetry readings, market stalls, book giveaways, Storybarn sessions, bouncy castle, facepainting and all the seasons…
Read of the Week: Emma by Jane Austen
Our Project Coordinator from the South West, Emma was chosen her name sake for this week's Read, Jane Austen's Emma.…
Thrills & Quills coming to a library near you!
An exciting modern twist on Jane Austen's letters, theatre company LipService bring the author into the digital world with a touring show…
