Category: Reading Ideas

Una Donna by Sibilla Aleramo

Published on 18th March, 2021 by Gabrielle

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Our volunteer Joy shares her thoughts on this new translation of Una Donna by Sinilla Aleramo, first published in Italian in 1906.

March Book Picnic Recommendations

Published on 11th March, 2021 by Jenna Haskins

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On the first Wednesday of every month, GWL team members and volunteers share what we’ve read recently at our Book Picnic. In the current climate, our Book Picnic takes place […]

February Book Picnic Recommendations

Published on 11th February, 2021 by Jenna Haskins

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On the first Wednesday of every month, GWL team members and volunteers share what we’ve read recently at our Book Picnic. In the current climate, our Book Picnic takes place remotely, giving all of us some valuable social interaction and providing us with many excellent book suggestions…

January Book Picnic Recommendations

Published on 29th January, 2021 by Gabrielle

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After our holidays some of our volunteers and staff got together online to share what they’d been reading over the festive period: lots of fiction, including for children and young adults, and a self-help book inspired by bees! Here are our recommendations…

Best feel-good books: comfort reads you can enjoy over the winter months

Published on 15th December, 2020 by Naomi Brown

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It might be cold, dreich and dark outside but there’s plenty to love about winter: the chilly, grey days are the perfect excuse to stay inside and indulge in one […]

December Book Picnic Recommendations

Published on 10th December, 2020 by Jenna Haskins

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Need some inspiration for the next book to add to your reading list? We’ve got suggestions! On the first Wednesday of every month, GWL team members share what we’ve read recently at our Book Picnic…

BHM: Black Women Writers

Published on 7th December, 2020 by Naomi Brown

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October 2020 marked Black History Month, first celebrated in the United Kingdom in 1987, BHM is an annual event to remember celebrate and honour the achievements, culture and history of […]

Books about Gardening, Plants, Seeds and Growing

Published on 25th November, 2020 by HollyM

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Now that winter is upon us, many of us will be longing for spring and the flora and fauna that we see during that season. Here are some reads about gardening and growing to keep you going and hopefully plant some inspiration.

November Book Picnic Recommendations

Published on 12th November, 2020 by Jenna Haskins

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October Book Picnic Recommendations -2020

Published on 9th October, 2020 by Jenna Haskins

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Happy Libraries Week to all! Need some inspiration for the next book to add to your reading list? We’ve got suggestions! On the first Wednesday of every month, GWL team members share what we’ve read recently at our Book Picnic…