Staffordshire 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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The Great Gatsby
F. Scott FitzgeraldIt's almost #WorldBookNight 22 and here are some of the books our staff will be reading. Dawn from Stafford and Lichfield Library recommends 'The Great Gatsby' By F Scott Fitzgerald https://t.co/j54Ri68C1G
Paperback, 2004
$17.00Member price:$8.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Life of Pi
Yann MartelBorrow, download & enjoy instant ebooks & eAudios with @BorrowBox – your library in one app. New titles with no queues, including #BigJubileeRead Life of Pi by Yann Martel Use the @Borrowbox App or visit http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/eLibrary https://t.co/YuMdN5HW7R
Paperback, 2003
$18.99Member price:$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Bleak House
Charles DickensThe Death of Poor Joe (1901) This recent rediscovery is believed to be the earliest surviving film inspired by the work of Charles Dickens, in this case the character of Jo the crossing sweep from 'Bleak House'. Source: @BFI https://t.co/ThfIA3GvjW https://t.co/QnPBiLxGow
Paperback, 2003
$13.00Member price:$6.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Magician
Colm ToibinBorrow, download & enjoy instant ebooks & eAudios with @BorrowBox – your library in one app. New titles with no queues, including The Magician by Colm Tóibín Use the @Borrowbox App or visit https://t.co/n74GGUjVuY #audiobooks @waltscottprize #readingcommunity #readingforpleasure https://t.co/h6bwRf9A7Q
Paperback, 2022
$20.00Member price:$10.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Remains of the Day: Winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature
Kazuo IshiguroBorrow, download & enjoy instant ebooks & eAudios with @BorrowBox – your library in one app. New titles with no queues, including The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro Use the @Borrowbox App or visit https://t.co/n74GGUjVuY @WMRNetwork https://t.co/xyVZaBhWHr
Paperback, 1990
$18.00Member price:$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Missing: The True Story of My Family in World War II
Michael RosenThe Missing The True Story of My Family in World War II by @MichaelRosenYes Charming, shocking & heart-breaking this is the true story of Michael's search for relatives who “went missing” in #WW2 told through prose poetry maps & pictures Available from @BorrowBox #StaffsHistFest https://t.co/Xf2k1t8UNA
Paperback, 2024
$8.99Member price:$4.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Oh William!
Elizabeth StroutBorrow, download & enjoy instant ebooks & eAudios with @BorrowBox – your library in one app. New titles with no queues, including Oh William! by Elizabeth Strout @LizStrout Use the @Borrowbox App or visit https://t.co/n74GGUjVuY https://t.co/bJnWIkWu0b
Paperback, 2022
$18.00Member price:$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Invisible Girl
Lisa JewellBorrow, download & enjoy instant ebooks & eAudios with @BorrowBox – your library in one app. New titles with no queues, including Invisible Girl by Lisa Jewell @lisajewelluk Use the @Borrowbox App or visit https://t.co/n74GGUjVuY https://t.co/VECSplAsop
Paperback, 2021
$17.99Member price:$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Thursday Murder Club
Richard OsmanDuring December, the most popular adult fiction book borrowed from Staffordshire Libraries was "The Thursday Murder Club" by Richard Osman. Have you read it yet? If not head to YOUR local Staffordshire Library and pick up a copy! https://t.co/hU8pYDQsvk
Paperback, 2021
$18.00Member price:$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book