Last Christmas...I gave you my heart, but the very next day... Whoops, sorry, I'm getting carried away...this isn't a post about Wham! or about the latest romcom. No, this is a post about waste. You see, last Christmas it suddenly struck me how very wasteful the festive season can be. I don't know why I…
Salvation Army dormitory, Addington: Picturing Canterbury
The interior of one of the dormitories at the Salvation Army Social Service Centre on Poulson Street in Addington. 21 February 1963. Do you have any photographs of the former Salvation Army dormitories in Addington? If so, feel free to contribute to our collection. The Discovery Wall is a large interactive exhibition which allows several people to simultaneously…
I left my heart in Idaho
Mountain bluebird, fly away Appaloosa, spotted gray Western white pine, clothed in snow The mock orange blossoms in I-da-ho Idaho Emily Ruskovich's first novel, Idaho, took out The International DUBLIN Literary Award for 2019. Impressive - she was up against Sally Rooney and Matthias Enard (among others). Ruskovich has created a powerfully moving novel which…
The Twelve Sounds of Christmas
I love a bit of Christmas music history - there's been some outstanding contributions over the journey. From The Ramones with their rockin' "Merry Christmas (I
3-2-1… Mountains
Librarians recommend 3 fiction titles, 2 non-fiction titles, and 1 movie to challenge and inspire in time for International Mountain Day 2019. Fiction The Rich Man's House by Andrew McGahan What if… early in our region's European history, a mountain was discovered in the Southern Ocean that dwarfs Everest in every way? What happens? This is an exploration of…
Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise newsletter
Stretch your muscles and your mind with our selection of books that explore the financial, physical, and philosophical challenges in life. Here is the latest Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise newsletter.
Armchair Travel newsletter
No visas required! See the world with our latest Armchair Travel newsletter. Subscribe to our bimonthly Armchair Travel newsletter to discover new titles and recommended staff picks…
Thrillers and Suspense newsletter
Our latest Thrillers and Suspense newsletter includes the following titles: Subscribe to our newsletters and get our latest titles and best picks straight in your inbox. For more great crime and thriller reads, check out: Ngaio Marsh Award for Best Crime Novel Crime Writers’ Association Awards Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Novel…
Little Blog of Large Print: Featuring Fantasy!
Renee explores fantasy titles in large print.
Fantastic adventures: Three great series to try
Are you a fan of action packed adventure?? Tales of pirates and mercenaries?? A perilous treasure hunt?? A battle of good vs. evil?? Do you relish the thought o
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