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How to be a Woman by Caitlin Moran

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I would not have chosen to read this book if it had not been on our Reading Group’s list. I had not come across her before. It seems to be the kind of writing / ranting that works for a … Continue reading

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The Earth Hums in B Flat by Mari Strachan

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I found this book most compelling and read it over a week-end. The main character, Gwenni Morgan, is a highly imaginative 12-year old girl who lives with her older sister Bethan and her mother and father in Harlech.  As the … Continue reading

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Hitchens vs Blair : the munk debates by Christopher Hitchens

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Tony Blair admits very early on in this debate that he can’t support his premise (“Religion is a force for good in the world”), so attempts to talk around the point. Does him no good at all. Watching on the … Continue reading

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The Sisters Brothers by Patrick deWitt

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Fantastic, compelling read. But what’s a “Darwinian landscape”? Dave Logan – Newport Libraries

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The Lace Reader by Brunonia Barry

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Unusual book about a family of lace readers. Would be an interesting read for anyone who enjoys books about white witches and Salem Witch Trials etc. Lyndsey Smith – Newport Libraries

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Our events

It’s Adult Learners Week from the 14th – 21st May and Swansea Libraries have loads on offer across the county. From BBC First click computer tasters to crafty demo’s, there’s loads to chose from! You can learn how to start tracing your family tree or hear the talk about grisly Swansea executions. The full programme for the week is available online, just search for Adult Learners Week in Wales. But don’t forget we run events all year round, find us on Facebook, follow us on twitter or give us a call! (01792 636464) Continue reading

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