Older Posts: 2013
The Broken Man by Josephine Cox
I’ve just finished reading The Broken Man and must admit to finding it hard to put down. The story concerns Adam, a boy who witnessed domestic violence and his struggle […]
Dragon’s Pen 2013: The Winners!
Last night’s Dragon’s Pen was a wonderfully creative and supportive event. The shortlists for both poems and short stories were really strong and the judges had a real struggle to come to a decision. We are delighted to announce the winners…
New friends and old faces
GWL had an exciting visit from two sister Archivists this week! Antoinette Seymour, who had a cataloguing placement at GWL back in 2009, who is the Archivist of the College […]
Half lives
An addition to GWL’s collection of books for younger women, Half LIves is entertaining and exciting, but will also make the reader think about the way we treat our world today.
Wolf Hall and Bring up the Bodies
Wolf Hall and Bring up the Bodies are the first parts of a trilogy about Thomas Cromwell, who rose from humble beginnings as a blacksmith’s son to the highest offices of the Tudor state. The final part of the trilogy will be published next year and, even although I know how it must end, I can’t wait. I love what Mantel has done with the character of Cromwell.
Putting Women Cycle Writers on the Shelf
To mark Book Week Scotland, CTC’s Cycle Development Officer in Scotland, Suzanne Forup, has launched an appeal for books by female cyclists which can be added to our shelves.
21 Revolutions Podcast: Anne Donovan: Lassie wi a Yella Coatie
In the fifteenth of our Glasgow Women’s Library podcasts Anne Donovan reads her 21 Revolutions piece, Lassie wi a Yella Coatie, and talks about her inspiration behind the work.
The Virgin Blue by Tracy Chevalier
Our volunteer Elaine recommends: The Virgin Blue by Tracy Chevalier Having read and enjoyed “The Last Runaway” by Tracy Chevalier I was eager to read more of her work. “The […]
Two great reads to watch out for
Our volunteer Elaine recommends: The Thread by Victoria Hislop Set in Thessaloniki the reader is transported to 1917, whilst the Prologue fast forwards to 2007. Victoria Hislop weaves her magic […]