Tag Archives: 2018

Man Booker Prize 2018 – The winner announced

Posted on October 17, 2018 by Librarians with Altitude

Congratulations to Anna Burns for her unconventional novel Milkman, winner of the 2018 Man Booker, and recipient of a £50,000 prize. ‘None of us has ever read anything like this before. Anna Burns’ utterly distinctive voice challenges conventional thinking and form … Continue reading →

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Carolyn’s Books of the Month – July

Posted on July 9, 2018 by Librarians with Altitude

Best Read: Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly Caroline Ferriday, a socialite in New York, has her hands full with her post at the French consulate, but on the eve of a fateful war, her world is changed forever when Hitler’s … Continue reading →

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Carolyn’s Books of the Month – May

Posted on May 7, 2018 by Librarians with Altitude

Best Read: The Stolen Marriage by Diane Chamberlain It is 1944. Pregnant, alone, and riddled with guilt, Tess DeMello abruptly gives up her budding career as a nurse and ends her engagement to the love of her life, unable to … Continue reading →

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Carolyn’s Books of the Month – April

Posted on April 3, 2018 by Librarians with Altitude

Best Read: The Secrets She Keeps by Michael Robotham Everyone has an idea of what their perfect life is. For Agatha, it’s Meghan Shaughnessy’s. These two women from vastly different backgrounds have one thing in common – a dangerous secret … Continue reading →

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What Library Staff are Reading

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Librarians with Altitude

Edouard Manet – The Reader We may not be as serious as Manet’s Reader (that is a really big book), but you just might find something below to pique your interest. The time keeper by Mitch Albom – a nice … Continue reading →

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Carolyn’s Books of the Month – February

Posted on February 4, 2018 by Librarians with Altitude

Best Read: The Orphan’s Tale by Pam Jenoff Sixteen-year-old Noa has been cast out in disgrace after becoming pregnant by a Nazi soldier and being forced to give up her baby. She lives above a small rail station, which she … Continue reading →

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