RBKC Libraries Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
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How to Be an Antiracist
Ibram X. Kendi
Our three word book review is inspired by 'How To Be an Antiracist' by Ibram X. Kendi @DrIbram. Our library member Clint, describes it as: 📙Antiracist. 📙Disruptive. 📙Introspective. Borrow a copy from our branches: https://trib.ent.sirsidynix.net.uk/client/en_GB/rbkc/search/results?qu=how+to+be+an+antiracist&te=. https://t.co/qWoAVZuuFN
Paperback, 2023
$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Station Eleven: A Novel (National Book Award Finalist)
Emily St John Mandel
Join our online book club, Book of the Week! Every Friday we present a book available to borrow from our libraries. 📙 This week we are discussing Station Eleven by @EmilyMandel. Take part this Friday 31 March at 2.30pm. 📙 Book your place on Eventbrite: https://t.co/33VaBfzb2n https://t.co/062f85R9P6
Paperback, 2015
$18.00$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Three Days in April
Edward Ashton
An evening with author Edward Ashton 📖. 📅 Tomorrow Tue 23 Aug, 6.30pm to 7.30pm. 📍 Online. @edashtonwriting is the author of the novels Mickey7, Three Days in April and The End of Ordinary. Any questions for him? Join us! Book a place on Eventbrite: https://t.co/4d5vnbkpaA https://t.co/zNpQnWuH6i
Paperback, Mass Market, 2015
$8.99$4.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Rivers of London: Deadly Ever After (Graphic Novel)
Ben Aaronovitch
There is still time to join us and our guest author, Ben Aaronovitch, as we celebrate 10 years of his fantastically popular Rivers of London series. 📅 Today, Wed 5 Oct, 6.30pm. 📍 Kensington Central Library (in person & online). 🎫: https://t.co/InOkka93EF #LibrariesWeek https://t.co/53v8yDPgvQ
Paperback, 2023
$17.99$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
MS Ice Sandwich
Mieko Kawakami
Our three-word review is inspired by Ms Ice Sandwich by @mieko_kawakami. Our library member Helen describes this as: 📘Funny. 📘Moving. 📘Intriguing. Borrow a copy today and tell us your own three-word review! https://t.co/bvPLyaw8S7 https://t.co/HuILKh5YmV
Paperback, 2020
$13.95$6.97 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Show Them a Good Time
Nicole Flattery
Our three-word review is inspired by Show Them a Good Time by @nicoleflattery. Our library member Helen describes this as: 📘Original. 📘Surprising. 📘Moreish. Borrow a copy today and tell us your own three-word review! https://t.co/ELZXLJtl9C https://t.co/O5X9RRljAc
Paperback, 2023
$17.99$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Dune: The Graphic Novel, Book 1: Dune: Book 1
Frank Herbert
Our Book of the Week is 'Dune' by Frank Herbert. 📙 Join us this Friday 10 December at 2.30pm for a friendly online discussion on this sci-fi classic. Borrow a copy from us: https://trib.ent.sirsidynix.net.uk/client/en_GB/rbkc/search/results?qu=Dune&te= Book your ticket through our Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-book-of-the-week-2021-tickets-134000012645 https://t.co/oAWUYGSn8J
Hardcover, 2020
$25.99$12.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Love Hypothesis
Ali Hazelwood
Join our online book club, Book of the Week! ️💟 Valentine's Day is just around the corner so this week we are discussing The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood. ️💟 Click the link to book your place on Eventbrite: https://t.co/33VaBfyDcP #bookclub https://t.co/SyhBg8yUaJ
Paperback, 2021
$16.00$8.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Lucy
Jamaica Kincaid
Our three-word book review is inspired by “Lucy” by Jamaica Kincaid. Our library member Helen describes it as: 📘Stunning. 📘Clear. 📘Defiant. Borrow a copy today and tell us your own three-word review! Available from our catalogue: https://t.co/PpcAOWK6SJ https://t.co/c0wyWhKTR9
Paperback, 2025
$17.00$8.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Great Gatsby
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Join our online book club, Book of the Week! 📙 This week we are teaming up with an ESOL group (English for Speakers of Other Languages) to discuss The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. 📙 Join in this Friday 17 March at 10.30am. book your place here: https://t.co/33VaBfzb2n https://t.co/LfjDhSiFQu
Paperback, 2004
$17.00$8.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book