Guard Your Heart by Sue Divin
Summer 2016. Aidan and Iona, now eighteen, were both born on the day of the Northern Ireland peace deal. One night Aidan wanders across the Peace Bridge and becomes the victim of a brutal sectarian attack. Iona is a witness. Their lives tangle. And so what? It's not the Troubles...
Three Bullets by Melvin Burgess
The Bloods are in control and they’re desperate to turn Britain into the world they want to see: right, white, Christian supremist. Anyone who they call abnormal is a target.
Cuts Both Ways by Candice BrathwaiteLove is never just black and white...
Leaves in a Holocaust Wind by Robert DawsonTwo resourceful Romany teenagers tell their stories of Nazi persecution and of their escape.
Endgame by Malorie BlackmanThe sixth and final book of the series, Noughts and Crosses. The first Nought Prime Minister is about to go on trial for the murder of a notorious ganglord. He insists his innocence.
On Midnight Beach by Marie-Louise FitzpatrickIreland 1976. It's a summer different to any other. The days are hot and a dolphin has turned up in Ross Bay. Emer sneaks to the beach at midnight to swim with the wild visitor... and to meet Dog Cullen with his lovely eyes.
The Fountains of Silenceby Ruta Sepetys Madrid 1957 Following the civil war Madrid hides a darkness that could engulf them all.
We Are Not Yet Equal by Carol Anderson
In this young adult adaptation of White Rage, Anderson examines America's complex history of race equality and exposes the manoeuvrings, legal and political, to suppress its progress. She highlights five key moments in its history.
What's the T? by Juno Dawson
A guide to all things Trans and/or Non-Binary. From identity and expression to coming out and dating, Dawson guides the reader through the modern transgender experience.
Off the Record by Camryn Garrett
Having been entrusted with several women's stories, Josie faces a dilemma. A dilemma which might end her new writing career.
The Great Godden by Meg Rosoff
This is the story of one family.One dreamy summer.The summer when everything changes.
The Surprising Power of a Good Dumplingby Wai Chim
Anna Chiu has her hands pretty full looking after her brother and sister and helping out at her dad's restaurant, all while her mum stays in bed. Dad's new delivery boy, Rory, is a welcome distraction and even though she knows that things aren't right at home, she's starting to feel like she could just be a normal teen.
Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry by Joya Goffney
Quin Jackson is*Black*Eighteen*Vegetarian*A chronic list-maker*Has a crush on Carter*Socially awkward*Lost without her journal*Being blackmailed*About to face her truth
Good Girl, Bad Blood by Holly Jackson
An exciting sequel to A Good Girl's Guide to Murder. Pip insists her investigating days are behind her. But she will have to break that promise when someone she knows goes missing. Jamie has disappeared but the police won't do anything about it. Pip uncovers more of her town's dark secrets and this time everyone is listening.
Lock the Doors by Vincent Ralph
A new home
The perfect family
A deadly secret
Tom's family think they have moved into their dream home. But Tom notices strange messages on the walls, and traces of locks on the bedroom doors..
The Enigma Game by Elizabeth Wein
Britain 1940Orphaned during the Blitz, Louisa becomes involved in a story of wartime secrets and international intrigue. She finds the courage to change the course of history.
Fall Out by C.G.Moore
For Cal coming out is explosive, but that is nothing compared to the fall out from his family, friends and foes. When events in Cal's life reach critical, he is shaken to his core. Can he rely on his loved ones to avoid meltdown?
The Gravity of Us by Phil Stamper
A media-hyped mission to Mars.A young journalist working to shore-up the course of space exploration history. And a whole lot of heady romance.
It is difficult to describe Snowflake by Marcus Sedgwick... think you will just have to read it yourself!
Trans Mission My Quest to a Beardby Alex BertieAt 15, I realised I was a transgender man. That makes it sound like I suddenly had some lightbulb moment. In reality, coming to grips with my identity has taken a long time. Over the last six years, I've come out to my family and friends, changed my name, battled the healthcare system, started taking hormones and have had surgery on my chest. My quest to a beard is almost complete. This is my story.
Brit(ish) On Race, Identity and Belonging by Afua Hirsch You're British. Your parents are British. Your partner, your children and most of your friends are British. So why do people keep asking where you're from?We are a nation in denial about our imperial past and the racism that plagues our present. Brit(ish) is Afua Hirsch's personal and provocative exploration of how this came to be - and an urgent call for change.
Feminism is... by Alexandra Black, Lauren Buller, Emily Hoyle and Dr Megan Todd
A lively and accessible book for young men and women on the history, pioneers and the daily reality of feminism today.
Karen Gregory's I Hold Your Heart
Told in both Gemma's and Aaron's words, Gregory explores gaslighting in teenage relationships and ideas of what love looks like.
The Queen of Nothing by Holly Black
'He will be the destruction of the crown and the ruination of the throne'.
In this thrilling conclusion to the Faerie fantasy'Folk of the Air' trilogy, Jude must make the most difficult decision of all...
Cross Fire by Malorie BlackmanSparks fly, in both love and politics , in the latest volume of the ground-breakingseries of Noughts and Crosses.We have the four other titles in the seriesin the War Memorial Library. They are:Noughts and Crosses, Knife Edge, Checkmate and Double Cross. From March2020, the BBC is adapting the series for T.V. 
The Miseducation of Cameron Post by Emily M. Danforth
It is a coming of age teen novel about a girl who hides her homosexuality and and her growing desire to be her true self. It was made into a film in 2018. Watch the trailer!
Kristen Ciccarelli’s The Sky
Weaver
Lavish, romantic and magical, The Sky Weaver is a new standalone story set in the world of The Last Namsare.
It is the third and last book in the Iskari series which feature heroines and mythical beasts.
All three titles in the series can be found in the War Memorial Library.
The Last Namsara is a tale of courage, Loyalty and star-crossed love, set in a kingdom on the edge of war. The Caged Queen is about the unbreakable bond between two sisters and the sacrifice made for love.
The Black Flamingo by Dean Atta
Michael relates his growing up at the beginning of
the new Millennium. He has a mixed
heritage. Despite his father’s absence,
he is supported by a loving extended family. He is gay and writes poetry and
sings. Written in verse, The Black Flamingo is a story about Michael
discovering and coming to terms with his identity.
It has been shortlisted for the CILIP Carnegie Medal
2020. **UPDATE It won the most votes among the Carnegie Shadowing groups. The groups are made up of students from participating schools.**
To hear Dean Atta speak about The Black Flamingo and
what writing and libraries mean to him click here.
Lark by Anthony McGowan
Brothers, Nicky and Kenny, with their Jack Russell terrier, attempt to escape tension at home by going for a walk on the moors. It should have been a laugh, a lark, but the weather is against them. Their very survival is dependent on the bond between them. Nothing will be the same again…
Anthony McGowan talks and Lark and reads an excerpt of his book here.
Lark is the fourth book about the brothers and has been shortlisted in the CILIP Carnegie Medal 2020. Rook, the third book, was shortlisted for the same award in 2018.
Nature and the bond between the brothers are essential elements in all four books, about Nicky and Kenny.
Calling all Historians!!
Whether
you are an Historian, or just interested in history, these new acquisitions in
the War Memorial Library may be of interest to you.
Epic Fantasy:
If you loved Game of Thrones and are looking for another epic fantasy then check out the phenomenal YA series Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas. It's a must read!
Clare Cassandra, the creator of the series, Mortal Instruments, and the trilogy, Infernal Devices, has written a new epic series, The Dark Artifices.
They can all be found in the War Memorial
Library.
Lady Midnight by Clare Cassandra
Books that break your heart:
Are you looking for an unputdownable and heart-wrenching
read? Then why not try the brilliant Eden Summer by Liz Flanagan and Letters to the Lost by Brigid Kemmerer. Both deal with emotive issues of loss and
grief and discovering that people are not always what they appear to be.
New books from Award Winning Authors
Malorie Blackman's brilliant retelling of Shakespeare's Othello, Chasing Stars is a story of loss, lies and love in Space. Click here to view the trailer.
'Not cool enough, not clever enough, not street enough for anyone to notice me. I was the kid people looked straight through. Not anymore. Not since Mr Orange". Orangeboy by Patricia Lawrence, winner of the YA Book Prize 2017, is a gritty coming of age crime thriller. Look out for the sequel!
Straight Outta Crongton by award winning author Alex Wheatle, is the third book in the Crongton series. Funny and moving, very much a recommended read! Check out the other books in this series.
Looking for a thrilling new read from a master story-teller? Saint Death is a heartbreaking story of two friends caught up in gang culture on the Mexico/American border, who are looking to cheat Death herself. To find out more click here.
Sophie May has a secret.
She meets gorgeous Billy-an actor with ambition, and falls in love.
Their relationship throws Sophie into the spotlight of a glamorous world.
Billy and Me by Giovanna Fletcher
It's the accident season, the same time every year.
Bones break, skin tears, bruises bloom
Every secret is an accident waiting to happen.
The Accident Season
by Moira Fowley-Doyle
Posters of the First World War
Posters of the First World War have been reproduced in full colour by the Imperial War Museum as part of The First World War Centenary Programme.
Between 1914 and 1918, no other form of popular appeal had such a profound effect on the lives of ordinary people as the poster. Posters were everywhere and had a subliminal influence. Each nation had its own distinct styles and designs. But the purpose of them all was the same - to bind people together and endorse the consent in the war.
Boy23 isn’t in My Place any more. He can’t
see The Screen; he can’t hear The Voice. Blindfolded and abandoned in a forest,
Boy23 is told to run as fast as he can and fight for his life. Jim Carrington’s Boy23 is a furiously
paced story of terrifying risk, discovery and survival.
Broken Sky by L.A.Weatherly A first book in a fabulous new trilogy. Watch the trailer here
The Prince
of Shadows by Rachael Cain is a retelling of the Romeo and Juliet story from
the perspective of Romeo’s cousin, Benvolio Montague, who is born to fight and
die for family honour but at night is the Prince of Shadows, the greatest thief
in Verona. Rachel Cain, creates a thrilling and gripping story of feuding
families and cursed lovers. Think you
know Romeo and Juliet? Think again!
CARNEGIE SHORT LIST BOOKS
Guard Your Heart by Sue Divin
Summer 2016. Aidan and Iona, now eighteen, were both born on the day of the Northern Ireland peace deal. One night Aidan wanders across the Peace Bridge and becomes the victim of a brutal sectarian attack. Iona is a witness. Their lives tangle. And so what? It's not the Troubles...
Three Bullets by Melvin Burgess
The Bloods are in control and they’re desperate to turn Britain into the world they want to see: right, white, Christian supremist. Anyone who they call abnormal is a target.
Cuts Both Ways by Candice BrathwaiteLove is never just black and white...
Leaves in a Holocaust Wind by Robert DawsonTwo resourceful Romany teenagers tell their stories of Nazi persecution and of their escape.
Endgame by Malorie BlackmanThe sixth and final book of the series, Noughts and Crosses. The first Nought Prime Minister is about to go on trial for the murder of a notorious ganglord. He insists his innocence.
On Midnight Beach by Marie-Louise FitzpatrickIreland 1976. It's a summer different to any other. The days are hot and a dolphin has turned up in Ross Bay. Emer sneaks to the beach at midnight to swim with the wild visitor... and to meet Dog Cullen with his lovely eyes.
The Fountains of Silenceby Ruta Sepetys Madrid 1957 Following the civil war Madrid hides a darkness that could engulf them all.
We Are Not Yet Equal by Carol Anderson
In this young adult adaptation of White Rage, Anderson examines America's complex history of race equality and exposes the manoeuvrings, legal and political, to suppress its progress. She highlights five key moments in its history.
What's the T? by Juno Dawson
A guide to all things Trans and/or Non-Binary. From identity and expression to coming out and dating, Dawson guides the reader through the modern transgender experience.
Off the Record by Camryn Garrett
Having been entrusted with several women's stories, Josie faces a dilemma. A dilemma which might end her new writing career.
The Great Godden by Meg Rosoff
This is the story of one family.One dreamy summer.The summer when everything changes.
The Surprising Power of a Good Dumplingby Wai Chim
Anna Chiu has her hands pretty full looking after her brother and sister and helping out at her dad's restaurant, all while her mum stays in bed. Dad's new delivery boy, Rory, is a welcome distraction and even though she knows that things aren't right at home, she's starting to feel like she could just be a normal teen.
Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry by Joya Goffney
Quin Jackson is*Black*Eighteen*Vegetarian*A chronic list-maker*Has a crush on Carter*Socially awkward*Lost without her journal*Being blackmailed*About to face her truth
Good Girl, Bad Blood by Holly Jackson
An exciting sequel to A Good Girl's Guide to Murder. Pip insists her investigating days are behind her. But she will have to break that promise when someone she knows goes missing. Jamie has disappeared but the police won't do anything about it. Pip uncovers more of her town's dark secrets and this time everyone is listening.
Lock the Doors by Vincent Ralph
A new home
The perfect family
A deadly secret
Tom's family think they have moved into their dream home. But Tom notices strange messages on the walls, and traces of locks on the bedroom doors..
The Enigma Game by Elizabeth Wein
Britain 1940Orphaned during the Blitz, Louisa becomes involved in a story of wartime secrets and international intrigue. She finds the courage to change the course of history.
Fall Out by C.G.Moore
For Cal coming out is explosive, but that is nothing compared to the fall out from his family, friends and foes. When events in Cal's life reach critical, he is shaken to his core. Can he rely on his loved ones to avoid meltdown?
The Gravity of Us by Phil Stamper
A media-hyped mission to Mars.A young journalist working to shore-up the course of space exploration history. And a whole lot of heady romance.
It is difficult to describe Snowflake by Marcus Sedgwick... think you will just have to read it yourself!
Trans Mission My Quest to a Beardby Alex BertieAt 15, I realised I was a transgender man. That makes it sound like I suddenly had some lightbulb moment. In reality, coming to grips with my identity has taken a long time. Over the last six years, I've come out to my family and friends, changed my name, battled the healthcare system, started taking hormones and have had surgery on my chest. My quest to a beard is almost complete. This is my story.
Brit(ish) On Race, Identity and Belonging by Afua Hirsch You're British. Your parents are British. Your partner, your children and most of your friends are British. So why do people keep asking where you're from?We are a nation in denial about our imperial past and the racism that plagues our present. Brit(ish) is Afua Hirsch's personal and provocative exploration of how this came to be - and an urgent call for change.
Feminism is... by Alexandra Black, Lauren Buller, Emily Hoyle and Dr Megan Todd
A lively and accessible book for young men and women on the history, pioneers and the daily reality of feminism today.
Karen Gregory's I Hold Your Heart
Told in both Gemma's and Aaron's words, Gregory explores gaslighting in teenage relationships and ideas of what love looks like.
The Queen of Nothing by Holly Black
'He will be the destruction of the crown and the ruination of the throne'.
In this thrilling conclusion to the Faerie fantasy'Folk of the Air' trilogy, Jude must make the most difficult decision of all...
Cross Fire by Malorie BlackmanSparks fly, in both love and politics , in the latest volume of the ground-breakingseries of Noughts and Crosses.We have the four other titles in the seriesin the War Memorial Library. They are:Noughts and Crosses, Knife Edge, Checkmate and Double Cross. From March2020, the BBC is adapting the series for T.V.
The Miseducation of Cameron Post by Emily M. Danforth
It is a coming of age teen novel about a girl who hides her homosexuality and and her growing desire to be her true self. It was made into a film in 2018. Watch the trailer!
Kristen Ciccarelli’s The Sky
WeaverLavish, romantic and magical, The Sky Weaver is a new standalone story set in the world of The Last Namsare.
It is the third and last book in the Iskari series which feature heroines and mythical beasts.
All three titles in the series can be found in the War Memorial Library.
The Last Namsara is a tale of courage, Loyalty and star-crossed love, set in a kingdom on the edge of war. The Caged Queen is about the unbreakable bond between two sisters and the sacrifice made for love.
The Black Flamingo by Dean Atta
Michael relates his growing up at the beginning of
the new Millennium. He has a mixed
heritage. Despite his father’s absence,
he is supported by a loving extended family. He is gay and writes poetry and
sings. Written in verse, The Black Flamingo is a story about Michael
discovering and coming to terms with his identity.
It has been shortlisted for the CILIP Carnegie Medal
2020. **UPDATE It won the most votes among the Carnegie Shadowing groups. The groups are made up of students from participating schools.**
To hear Dean Atta speak about The Black Flamingo and
what writing and libraries mean to him click here.
Lark by Anthony McGowan
Brothers, Nicky and Kenny, with their Jack Russell terrier, attempt to escape tension at home by going for a walk on the moors. It should have been a laugh, a lark, but the weather is against them. Their very survival is dependent on the bond between them. Nothing will be the same again…
Anthony McGowan talks and Lark and reads an excerpt of his book here.
Lark is the fourth book about the brothers and has been shortlisted in the CILIP Carnegie Medal 2020. Rook, the third book, was shortlisted for the same award in 2018.
Nature and the bond between the brothers are essential elements in all four books, about Nicky and Kenny.
Calling all Historians!!
Whether
you are an Historian, or just interested in history, these new acquisitions in
the War Memorial Library may be of interest to you.
Epic Fantasy:
If you loved Game of Thrones and are looking for another epic fantasy then check out the phenomenal YA series Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas. It's a must read!
Clare Cassandra, the creator of the series, Mortal Instruments, and the trilogy, Infernal Devices, has written a new epic series, The Dark Artifices.
They can all be found in the War Memorial
Library.
Lady Midnight by Clare Cassandra
Books that break your heart:
Are you looking for an unputdownable and heart-wrenching
read? Then why not try the brilliant Eden Summer by Liz Flanagan and Letters to the Lost by Brigid Kemmerer. Both deal with emotive issues of loss and
grief and discovering that people are not always what they appear to be.
Summer 2016. Aidan and Iona, now eighteen, were both born on the day of the Northern Ireland peace deal.
One night Aidan wanders across the Peace Bridge and becomes the victim of a brutal sectarian attack. Iona is a witness. Their lives tangle. And so what? It's not the Troubles...
Three Bullets by Melvin Burgess
The Bloods are in control and they’re desperate to turn Britain into the world they want to see: right, white, Christian supremist. Anyone who they call abnormal is a target.
Cuts Both Ways by Candice Brathwaite
Love is never just black and white...
Leaves in a Holocaust Wind by Robert Dawson
Two resourceful Romany teenagers tell their stories of Nazi persecution and of their escape.
Endgame by Malorie Blackman
The sixth and final book of the series, Noughts and Crosses. The first Nought Prime Minister is about to go on trial for the murder of a notorious ganglord. He insists his innocence.
On Midnight Beach
by Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick
Ireland 1976. It's a summer different to any other. The days are hot and a dolphin has turned up in Ross Bay. Emer sneaks to the beach at midnight to swim with the wild visitor... and to meet Dog Cullen with his lovely eyes.
The Fountains of Silence
by Ruta Sepetys
Madrid 1957 Following the civil war Madrid hides a darkness that could engulf them all.
In this young adult adaptation of White Rage, Anderson examines America's complex history of race equality and exposes the manoeuvrings, legal and political, to suppress its progress. She highlights five key moments in its history.
A guide to all things Trans and/or Non-Binary. From identity and expression to coming out and dating, Dawson guides the reader through the modern transgender experience.
Off the Record by Camryn Garrett
Having been entrusted with several women's stories, Josie faces a dilemma. A dilemma which might end her new writing career.
The Great Godden by Meg Rosoff
This is the story of one family.
One dreamy summer.
The summer when everything changes.
The Surprising Power of a Good Dumpling
by Wai Chim
Anna Chiu has her hands pretty full looking after her brother and sister and helping out at her dad's restaurant, all while her mum stays in bed. Dad's new delivery boy, Rory, is a welcome distraction and even though she knows that things aren't right at home, she's starting to feel like she could just be a normal teen.
Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry by Joya Goffney
Quin Jackson is
*Black
*Eighteen
*Vegetarian
*A chronic list-maker
*Has a crush on Carter
*Socially awkward
*Lost without her journal
*Being blackmailed
*About to face her truth
Good Girl, Bad Blood by Holly Jackson
An exciting sequel to A Good Girl's Guide to Murder. Pip insists her investigating days are behind her. But she will have to break that promise when someone she knows goes missing. Jamie has disappeared but the police won't do anything about it. Pip uncovers more of her town's dark secrets and this time everyone is listening.
A new home
The perfect family
A deadly secret
Tom's family think they have moved into their dream home. But Tom notices strange messages on the walls, and traces of locks on the bedroom doors..
The Enigma Game by Elizabeth Wein
Britain 1940
Orphaned during the Blitz, Louisa becomes involved in a story of wartime secrets and international intrigue. She finds the courage to change the course of history.
For Cal coming out is explosive, but that is nothing compared to the fall out from his family, friends and foes.
When events in Cal's life reach critical, he is shaken to his core. Can he rely on his loved ones to avoid meltdown?
A media-hyped mission to Mars.
A young journalist working to shore-up the course of space exploration history.
And a whole lot of heady romance.
Trans Mission My Quest to a Beard
by Alex Bertie
At 15, I realised I was a transgender man. That makes it sound like I suddenly had some lightbulb moment. In reality, coming to grips with my identity has taken a long time. Over the last six years, I've come out to my family and friends, changed my name, battled the healthcare system, started taking hormones and have had surgery on my chest. My quest to a beard is almost complete. This is my story.
Brit(ish) On Race, Identity and Belonging by Afua Hirsch
You're British. Your parents are British. Your partner, your children and most of your friends are British. So why do people keep asking where you're from?
We are a nation in denial about our imperial past and the racism that plagues our present. Brit(ish) is Afua Hirsch's personal and provocative exploration of how this came to be - and an urgent call for change.
A lively and accessible book for young men and women on the history, pioneers and the daily reality of feminism today.
Told in both Gemma's and Aaron's words, Gregory explores gaslighting in teenage relationships and ideas of what love looks like.
by Holly Black
'He will be the destruction of the crown and the ruination of the throne'.
In this thrilling conclusion to the Faerie fantasy'Folk of the Air' trilogy, Jude must make the most difficult decision of all...
Sparks fly, in both love and politics , in the
latest volume of the ground-breaking
series of Noughts and Crosses.
We have the four other titles in the series
in the War Memorial Library. They are:
Noughts and Crosses, Knife Edge,
Checkmate and Double Cross. From March
2020, the BBC is adapting the series for T.V.
The Miseducation of Cameron Post
by Emily M. Danforth
It is a coming of age teen novel about a girl who hides her homosexuality and and her growing desire to be her true self. It was made into a film in 2018.
Watch the trailer!
Kristen Ciccarelli’s The Sky
Weaver
Lavish, romantic and magical, The Sky Weaver is a new standalone story set in the world of The Last Namsare.
It is the third and last book in the Iskari series which feature heroines and mythical beasts.
All three titles in the series can be found in the War Memorial Library.
The Last Namsara is a tale of courage, Loyalty and star-crossed love, set in a kingdom on the edge of war. The Caged Queen is about the unbreakable bond between two sisters and the sacrifice made for love.
The Black Flamingo by Dean Atta
Michael relates his growing up at the beginning of
the new Millennium. He has a mixed
heritage. Despite his father’s absence,
he is supported by a loving extended family. He is gay and writes poetry and
sings. Written in verse, The Black Flamingo is a story about Michael
discovering and coming to terms with his identity.
It has been shortlisted for the CILIP Carnegie Medal
2020. **UPDATE It won the most votes among the Carnegie Shadowing groups. The groups are made up of students from participating schools.**
To hear Dean Atta speak about The Black Flamingo and
what writing and libraries mean to him click here.
Lark by Anthony McGowan
Brothers, Nicky and Kenny, with their Jack Russell terrier, attempt to escape tension at home by going for a walk on the moors. It should have been a laugh, a lark, but the weather is against them. Their very survival is dependent on the bond between them. Nothing will be the same again…
Anthony McGowan talks and Lark and reads an excerpt of his book here.
Lark is the fourth book about the brothers and has been shortlisted in the CILIP Carnegie Medal 2020. Rook, the third book, was shortlisted for the same award in 2018.
Nature and the bond between the brothers are essential elements in all four books, about Nicky and Kenny.
Calling all Historians!!
Whether
you are an Historian, or just interested in history, these new acquisitions in
the War Memorial Library may be of interest to you.
Epic Fantasy:
If you loved Game of Thrones and are looking for another epic fantasy then check out the phenomenal YA series Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas. It's a must read!
Clare Cassandra, the creator of the series, Mortal Instruments, and the trilogy, Infernal Devices, has written a new epic series, The Dark Artifices.
They can all be found in the War Memorial
Library.
Lady Midnight by Clare Cassandra
Lady Midnight, the first of The Dark Artifices series, features Shadowhunters,
warriors which are part-angel and part-human, together with witches, warlocks,
werewolves, vampires, faeries.
Emma, a Shadowhunter, who lives for battle, wishes to
avenge the death of her parents. The search for the truth about their murder
leads her down all kinds of treacherously demonic paths.
Books that break your heart:
Are you looking for an unputdownable and heart-wrenching read? Then why not try the brilliant Eden Summer by Liz Flanagan and Letters to the Lost by Brigid Kemmerer. Both deal with emotive issues of loss and grief and discovering that people are not always what they appear to be.
New books from Award Winning Authors
Malorie Blackman's brilliant retelling of Shakespeare's Othello, Chasing Stars is a story of loss, lies and love in Space. Click here to view the trailer.
'Not cool enough, not clever enough, not street enough for anyone to notice me. I was the kid people looked straight through. Not anymore. Not since Mr Orange". Orangeboy by Patricia Lawrence, winner of the YA Book Prize 2017, is a gritty coming of age crime thriller. Look out for the sequel!
Straight Outta Crongton by award winning author Alex Wheatle, is the third book in the Crongton series. Funny and moving, very much a recommended read! Check out the other books in this series.
Looking for a thrilling new read from a master story-teller? Saint Death is a heartbreaking story of two friends caught up in gang culture on the Mexico/American border, who are looking to cheat Death herself. To find out more click here.
Sophie May has a secret.
She meets gorgeous Billy-an actor with ambition, and falls in love.
Their relationship throws Sophie into the spotlight of a glamorous world.
Billy and Me by Giovanna Fletcher
It's the accident season, the same time every year.
Bones break, skin tears, bruises bloom
Bones break, skin tears, bruises bloom
Every secret is an accident waiting to happen.
The Accident Season
by Moira Fowley-Doyle
Posters of the First World War
Posters of the First World War have been reproduced in full colour by the Imperial War Museum as part of The First World War Centenary Programme.
Between 1914 and 1918, no other form of popular appeal had such a profound effect on the lives of ordinary people as the poster. Posters were everywhere and had a subliminal influence. Each nation had its own distinct styles and designs. But the purpose of them all was the same - to bind people together and endorse the consent in the war. 
Boy23 isn’t in My Place any more. He can’t
see The Screen; he can’t hear The Voice. Blindfolded and abandoned in a forest,
Boy23 is told to run as fast as he can and fight for his life. Jim Carrington’s Boy23 is a furiously
paced story of terrifying risk, discovery and survival.
|
| Broken Sky by L.A.Weatherly A first book in a fabulous new trilogy. Watch the trailer here |
The Prince
of Shadows by Rachael Cain is a retelling of the Romeo and Juliet story from
the perspective of Romeo’s cousin, Benvolio Montague, who is born to fight and
die for family honour but at night is the Prince of Shadows, the greatest thief
in Verona. Rachel Cain, creates a thrilling and gripping story of feuding
families and cursed lovers. Think you
know Romeo and Juliet? Think again!
CARNEGIE SHORT LIST BOOKS
A selection of the 2017 Carnegie short list books are now available to browse and borrow in the Discovery and War Memorial Libraries.
The themes this year include identity, friendship, war and survival.
Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys - set in Germany in 1945, this novel tells a fictionalised account of a little-know World War II maritime tragedy, in which thousands of refugees fleeing from war, including children, were drowned. It is told from the perspective of four young people, who are each haunted and hunted by events from their past.
New Books in the WML
Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys - set in Germany in 1945, this novel tells a fictionalised account of a little-know World War II maritime tragedy, in which thousands of refugees fleeing from war, including children, were drowned. It is told from the perspective of four young people, who are each haunted and hunted by events from their past. |
| New Books in the WML |
Shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal 2017, The Smell of Other People’s Houses by Bonny Sue Hitchcock is
set in Alaska in the 1970s and tells the inter-twining stories of four
teenagers, living in testing circumstances in small town communities. A coming of age story, it is a very moving and heartfelt book. Well worth a read! Watch the book trailer here.
The
Moonlight Dreamers by Siobhan Curham is an uplifting story
about the power of friendship and following your dreams. A former LoveReading4kids book of the month,
set in London, the Moonlight Dreamers are formed by Amber, who loves words and Oscar
Wilde, hates the small minded bullying she experiences at school, and is determined
to find like-minded people to share her hopes and dreams with.
If you enjoyed the Twilight series you may enjoy The Graces by Laure Eve, a supernatural
tale with a twist. Set in a small
American town, like the Cullens, the Graces are attractive, popular and rich,
and with rumours that they have magical powers.
When a new girl comes to town, she sets out to become part of the Graces
inner circle, engaging in witchcraft, but nothing is quite as it seems.
For those who enjoy a psychological twist to their
stories, you may enjoy Birdy by Jess
Valance, a compelling read about a girl who has always been an outsider until a
new girl arrives and everything changes.
For horror fans, we have new copies of Stephen King’s Salems Lot and The Shining. 
Highly recommend in non-fiction is Sapiens: A brief history of humankind by Yuval Noah Harari is a very
accessible read and praised by Barack Obama.
We also have a beautiful book on contemporary artist, Yinka Shonibara,
who is known for his amazing sculptures and use of Dutch wax cloth.
The
Moonlight Dreamers by Siobhan Curham is an uplifting story
about the power of friendship and following your dreams. A former LoveReading4kids book of the month,
set in London, the Moonlight Dreamers are formed by Amber, who loves words and Oscar
Wilde, hates the small minded bullying she experiences at school, and is determined
to find like-minded people to share her hopes and dreams with.If you enjoyed the Twilight series you may enjoy The Graces by Laure Eve, a supernatural
tale with a twist. Set in a small
American town, like the Cullens, the Graces are attractive, popular and rich,
and with rumours that they have magical powers.
When a new girl comes to town, she sets out to become part of the Graces
inner circle, engaging in witchcraft, but nothing is quite as it seems. 
For those who enjoy a psychological twist to their
stories, you may enjoy Birdy by Jess
Valance, a compelling read about a girl who has always been an outsider until a
new girl arrives and everything changes.
For horror fans, we have new copies of Stephen King’s Salems Lot and The Shining. We have some lovely new Careers books in the War Memorial Library including the latest HEAP guide ‘Heap 2017 : University Degree Course Offers : The Essential Guide to Winning Your Place at University’, two careers encyclopaedias and a great collection of the latest university and college prospectuses.
If you loved the Gone and Bzrk series, you will enjoy Michael Grant's Messenger of Fear series. A dystopian thriller, not for the faint hearted! To watch the book trailer click here
Jenny Downham 'Now is Good' .... the film stars Dakota Fanning but why not read the book instead?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TEXZacgWoo
Yet another book by the multi award winning author Marcus Sedgwick, The Ghosts of Heaven. Watch the book trailer here.
The Rain by Virginia Bergin, is a dystopian thriller with a sense of humour. One of LoveReading4Kids.com books of the year, it features sixteen-year-old Ruby Morris, who finds herself alone after an apocalyptic event involving killer rain that no-one was prepared for. If you enjoy this book, you may like to read Virginia Bergin's sequel, The Storm.
Books that make you think:
Art reflects real-life in these gripping and thrilling new titles, promoting a greater understanding of key issues such as knife crime, gang violence, political protest, hate crime and bullying.
I Predict A Riot by Catherine Bruton, based on events that happened during the 2011 London Riots as seen through the eyes of Maggie, an amateur film-maker. In a diverse community, Maggie witnesses the devastation, destruction and fear caused by the ruthless Starfish gang. This books is described as ‘an explosive drama, perfect for fans of Meg Rosoff and Annabel Pitcher’.
Riot by Sarah Mussi, a near future dystopian novel in which teenagers without secure university places or guaranteed jobs face enforced sterilisation under a proposed new bill by the Government.
Tease by Amanda Maciel, based on a true story about a teenage suicide as a result of bullying at school, told from the perspective of the person charged with the bullying and harassment.
Other recent titles that we hold in the War Memorial, include, The Knife that Killed Me by Alistair McGowan, tells the story of a fatal stabbing in a school based in Leeds, and Hate by Alan Gibbons, which was inspired by the death of teenager Sophie Lancaster, who was attacked for looking different, while walking through the park with her boyfriend in 2007.
Winner of the Bookseller YA Book Prize 2015, Only Ever Yours by Louise O'Neill is a dark and disturbing dystopian novel, which imagines a world where women are created for the pleasure of men and only valued for their beauty. This is a must read - think Mean Girls meets The Handmaid's Tale.
To hear the author talk about the book go to Louise O'Neill talks about Only Ever Yours
We
have a brand new series by the best-selling authors of Beautiful
Creatures Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl, called Dangerous Creatures. Perfect for fans of supernatural romance.
We also have the Man Booker Prize Winner
2014 The Narrow Road To The Deep North by Richard Flanagan.
Set in a Japanese Prisoner of War camp on the Burma Railway, this is a
story of love and death. If you enjoy this book, you may like The
Railway Man by Eric Lomax.
"The Sin Eater's Daughter" has the coolest cover:
Check out the Melinda Salisbury's blog here:
Resources for our Psychology students
Another New Resource for our Sociology students
Some New Resources for our A-Level Chemistry students
CARNEGIE SHORT LIST BOOKS
The 2015 Carnegie short list books are now available
to browse and borrow in the Discovery and War Memorial Libraries.
The themes this year include war, sickness and adversity.
Tinder by Sally Gardner. Wounded in battle, Otto Hundebiss defies
Death and finds himself on a journey to a realm of dark magic and mystery. He
meets Safire, brave of heart and pure of spirit, and learns the powers of the
tinderbox and the secret of the wolves. This book is a feast for the eyes as well as the mind.
More Than This by Patrick Ness. A boy drowns, desperate and alone in his
final moments. He dies. Then he wakes, naked, bruised and thirsty but
alive. How can this be? And what is this strange, deserted
place? As he struggles to understand what
is happening, the boy dares to hope.
Might this not be the end? Might there be more to this life, or perhaps
this afterlife?
When Mr Dog
Bites by
Brian Conaghan, tells the story of Dylan Mint, a teenager with Tourette’s
syndrome. His life is a constant battle
to keep the bad stuff in – the swearing, the tics, the howling dog that seems
to escape whenever he gets stressed.
After a routine visit to the hospital, Dylan overhears a conversation between his Mum and the Doctor which leads him to believe that he is going
to die next March. It is a
thought-provoking and heart-warming book, which deals with serious issues in a
humorous way.
We have so many amazing new books in the War Memorial Library, come and have a browse.
If you like John Green and Jodi Picoult, then If You Find Me, the mesmerising thriller and debut novel by Emily Murdoch is the book for you. A story of two sisters who have lived in the woods with their drug-addicted mother who routinely disappears, until one day strangers arrive and everything changes.
Ethics of Sport series
Contents: Sports culture and sociology; Early
Sport: from play to war; The growth of modern sport; Playing sport; Watching
sport; The ethics of sports culture
Contents: Higher! Faster! Stronger; Technology: a game changer; Steroids: is bigger better?; Other performance-enhancing drugs and supplements; Drug testing; Youth sports: robbing the cradle; Future sports: designer genes; Extreme sports and the next generation
All new Psychological Thrillers
Hailed as a rival to Suzanne Collins and Sophie McKenzie, Teri Terry's Slated trilogy is a gripping and chilling futuristic thriller set against a dystopian backdrop. If you enjoyed the Hunger Games trilogy try these.
Also, Beautiful Malice, a debut novel by Rebecca James, tells the story of Katherine Patterson and her attempts to start a new life in a new school following a family tragedy. She is befriended by the gregarious and beautiful Alice Parrie, and later discovers that Alice is not quite as she seems and learns that friendship can be deadly!
Coming of Age Fiction
Patrick Ness's More that This is a thought-provoking and compelling novel exploring life after death.
Alex As Well by Alyssa Brugman explores issues of identity and gender.
Must Read Dystopian Fiction
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We
have two excellent new dystopian series! BZRK by Michael Grant, author of the
popular Gone series (held in the
Discovery Library) and the first two books in the Divergent series by Veronica Roth. To find out more go to go BZRK
Fans of The Hunger Games will love Divergent. To view the book trailer go to HarperTeen official booktrailer
Quick Upfronts
We have some fantastic new ‘Quick
Upfronts’ in the War Memorial Library. Stained by Joanne Hichens and Hanging in the Mist by Peter Lancett
focus on ‘real-life’ situations including drug abuse, abandonment, adoption,
teenage pregnancy and crime and are fast-paced quick reads. Brock
by Anthony McGowan tells the story of troubled teenager Nick, who attempts
to save a badger cub from a local gang. 
We
also have vampire themed quick reads, including titles from Anne Rooney’s
Vampire Dawn series and a parody of ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ and ‘Twilight’, Diary of a Stinky Dead Kid.
More Carnegie shortlisters
The Bunker Diary by Kevin Brookes is an unsettling story about a teenage boy who wakes to discover he has been kidnapped. Your worst nightmare come true, the book has an intense and claustrophobic atmostphere and creates an overwhelming sense of fear. *CARNEGIE WINNER 2014*
The Wall by William Sutcliff is described by Lovereading4kids.com as: 'a novel about a boy who undertakes a short journey to another world, to a place where everything he knows about loyalty, identity and justice is turned upside down. It is also a political fable that powerfully evokes the realities of life on the West Bank, telling the story of a Settler child who finds there are two sides to every story'.
STRANGE TALES
Shortlisted for the CILIP Carnegie Medal 2014, All The Truth That's Me by Julie Berry tells the story of Judith who returns home after being missing for two years unable to speak. It is full of mystery and romance with a traumatic event at its heart.
To read extracts of these books visit www.lovereading4kids.co.ukand search for the title. To find out more about the books that have been shortlisted go to Carnegie shortlist page. Talks by the authors about their books can be found at https://www.pinterest.com/lilaclibrarian/carnegie-2014/.
THRILLING READS!
Noble Conflict is the brilliant new book by Children’s
Laureate, Malorie Blackman. A dystopian thriller along the lines of Noughts and Crosses, it is a story of
love, truth, betrayal and loss set in a violent world of Guardians and Rebels.
Crime
thriller Finding Jennifer Jones by
Anne Cassidy is the long awaited sequel to the Carnegie shortlisted Looking for JJ. Find both in the War Memorial Library.
New series by Philippa Gregory
From the author of The White Queen and The Other Boleyn Girl comes a brand new series aimed at teenagers. The Order of Darkness series, by Philippa Gregory, is set in medieval Europe after the fall of the Byzantine Empire. It follows the story of Isolde, a young heiress who is banished to a nunnery to prevent her claiming her inheritance, and Luca, who has been expelled from his monastery and recruited to join the order of darkness. Full of intrigue, adventure and betrayal, these books are not to be missed!
The first two books in the series, Changeling and Stormbringers are available to borrow now.
Andrew Fukuda's The Hunt series. Brilliant and addictive. Think of The Hunger Games with vampires!
See the trailers here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2i5eAyLrFo0
The Hunt
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1qfTsCSOWM
The Prey
We have a great series on Big Business. Interesting if you are interested in multinational corporations and very useful if you are studying Business. We have Facebook, Google, Coca Cola, Nintendo, Apple and Nike.
Is the end of the world nigh????
Valentina, the President's daughter, leads a privileged life in the Citadel. Refugees from all over the world have fled fire and flood to escape to Ireland, but the original tribe depise their presence, and violence rages. When Val is kidnapped by a military group, she must try to escape before her identity is revealed.
Now a major motion picture
The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
He may not be the biggest geek in the school, but he is by no means popular. Charlie is shy, introspective, intelligent beyond his years yet socially awkward, he is a wallflower, caught between trying to live his life and trying to run from it.
Charlie is attempting to navigate his way through uncharted territory: the world of first dates and mix tapes, family dramas and new friends; the world of sex, drugs, and The Rocky Horror Picture Show, when all one requires is that perfect song on that perfect drive to feel infinite. But he can't stay on the sideline forever. Standing on the fringes of life offers a unique perspective. But there comes a time to see what it looks like from the dance floor.
See the book trailer and the film trailer here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7d8hmv0sZQ
http://perks-of-being-a-wallflower.com/
Ketchup Clouds by Annabel Pitcher
15-year-old Zoe has a secret - a dark and terrible secret that she can't confess to anyone she knows. But then one day she hears of a criminal, Stuart Harris, locked up on death row in Texas. Like Zoe, Stuart is no stranger to secrets. Or lies. Or murder. Zoe tells her story in the only way she can: in letters to the man in prison in America.
See the book trailer and an interview with the author, Annabel Pitcher, here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KJ2AEgD-_M
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-X90Y9dOAY
We have a trilogy of thrillers not for the faint-hearted by American writer,Todd Strasser.
Blood on My Hands
Some girls are glamorous,
beautiful … and deadly. Found kneeling by a dead body, with a bloody knife in
her hand can only mean Callie Carson is guilty of the brutal murder of
Katherine Remington – can’t it? Joiningthe in-crowd is tough; leaving is a killer.
See the book trailer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGVN1AY-pPE
Kill You Last
Local model
wanted: must be tall, gorgeous ... and not afraid to die.
See the book trailer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxgycRlICN0
Wish You Were Dead
See the book trailer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUgS86Nw1D0
See the book trailer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGVN1AY-pPE
See the book trailer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxgycRlICN0
See the book trailer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUgS86Nw1D0
NO FEAR Shakespeare
We have a fantastic collection of NO FEAR Shakespeare books which contain the complete text of the original play on the left hand side of the page PLUS a line-by-line translation on the right hand side of the page. They also have a complete list of characters and plenty of helpful commentary.
We have the following titles:
Antony and Cleopatra
Macbeth
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Much Ado About Nothing
Othello
Romeo and Juliet
The Taming of the Shrew
The Tempest
The Murder Notebooks, is the new thrilling crime series from Anne Cassidy.
Everywhere she turns, Rose’s life seems to be haunted by disaster. Her mother has been missing for five years after mysteriously vanishing with her partner. Now, following a new start at a new college, two murders take place and Rose is right there when they happen. Reunited with Joshua, her almost step-brother, Rose sets out to solve all the mysteries. It’s a thrilling unravelling with some clever twists.
Also by Anne Cassidy
New Malorie Blackman - author of Noughts and Crosses, Knife Edge, Double Cross and Checkmate.
Trust Me
When Heather goes on holiday with her boyfriend Andrew for the first time, she gets more than she bargained for. Not only does he dump her in Italy, but when she finally meets up with him again in London, she discovers that he is a vampire.
Michael Cunningham The Hours
Richard Yates Revolutionary Road
Frank
and April Wheeler, a bright, beautiful and talented couple, are desperate to
maintain their dreams of greatness and distinction against the inexorable
pressure of their suburban life.
July is a slave girl who
lives upon a sugar plantation named Amity and it is her life that is the subject
of this tale. She was there when the Baptist War raged in 1831, and she was
present when slavery was declared no more. My son says I must convey how the
story tells also of July's mama Kitty, of the negroes that worked the plantation
land, of Caroline Mortimer the white woman who owned the plantation and
many more persons besides - far too many for me to list here. But what befalls
them all is carefully chronicled upon these pages for you to peruse.
Michel Faber The Crimson Petal and the White
Michel Faber's dazzling second novel dares to go where George Eliot's The Mill
on the Floss and the works of Charles Dickens could not.
Philip K Dick Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
A final, apocalyptic, world war has killed millions, driving entire species into extinction and sending the majority of mankind off-planet. Those who remain, venerate all remaining examples of life, and owning an animal of your own is both a symbol of status and a necessity. For those who can't afford an authentic animal, companies build incredibly realistic simulacrae: horses, birds, cats, sheep . . . even humans.
Ted Hughes Birthday Letters
Ted Hughes (1930-98) is recognized as one of the few contemporary poets whose work has mythic scope and power. And few episodes in postwar literature have the legendary stature of Hughes's romance with, and marriage to, the great American poet Sylvia Plath.
The poems in Birthday Letters are addressed (with just two exceptions) to Plath, and were written over a period of more than twenty-five years, the first a few years after her suicide in 1963. Some are love letters, others haunted recollections and ruminations. In them, Hughes recalls his and Plath's time together, drawing on the powerful imagery of his work--animal, vegetable, mythological--as well as on Plath's famous verse.
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