Westminster Libraries and Archives Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
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Elmer
David McKeeWestminster Libraries and ArchivesFree Elmer craft and reading session for Under 5s 🐘🎨🖌️. Join us for #ElmerDay, celebrating the wonderful creation of the late, great, David McKee's 'Elmer the Elephant'. 📅 Tooday, Wednesday 31 May, 10.30am - 11.30am. 📍Pimlico Library. Book here: https://t.co/JBeVbP39Fy https://t.co/1WQLGmzCw1
Hardcover, 1989
$17.99$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Under the Light of the Italian Moon: Inspired by a true story of love and women's resilience during the rise of fascism and WWII
Jennifer AntonWestminster Libraries and ArchivesCelebrate 'Under the Light of the Italian Moon', the debut novel by @boldwomanwrites at Kensington Central Library on Friday 1 October, 7pm. For online tickets to live stream the event, book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/celebrating-under-the-light-of-the-italian-moon-with-jennifer-anton-tickets-162804969045?aff=erelexpmlt https://t.co/6qCipeJcna
Paperback, 2021
$16.99$8.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Things Fall Apart
Chinua AchebeWestminster Libraries and ArchivesOur three-word book review is inspired by 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe. Our library member Clint describes it as: 📚Colonial. 📚Fable. 📚Family. Intrigued? Borrow a copy here: https://trib.ent.sirsidynix.net.uk/client/en_GB/wcc/search/results?qu=Things+fall+apart&te= If you have read it too, share your own three-word review. https://t.co/VFLmadB90I
Paperback, 1994
$15.00$7.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Lucy
Jamaica KincaidWestminster Libraries and ArchivesOur 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/RWtgTJlt9D https://t.co/qBbFQm7oR6
Paperback, 2025
$17.00$8.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Coraline
Neil GaimanWestminster Libraries and ArchivesOur YA three-word review is for 'Coraline' by Neil Gaiman. Claire from Pimlico library thought this book was: 📕Strange 📕Scary 📕Dream-like Read it too? Share your review! Borrow a copy from us: https://trib.ent.sirsidynix.net.uk/client/en_GB/wcc/search/results?qu=coraline&te= https://t.co/hHhNp89aPf
Paperback, 2012
$9.99$4.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Island of Missing Trees
Elif ShafakWestminster Libraries and ArchivesOn our monthly podcast we talk to Digital Creative & Stylist, Bhushan Kumar. Bhushan's book recommendations: 📚 The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak 📚 Tiger Eyes by Judy Blume 📚 The Demon Headmaster by Gillian Cross Available on Anchor: https://t.co/SGLh7dOI2A https://t.co/t5xG95TmRP
Paperback, 2023
$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
MS Ice Sandwich
Mieko KawakamiWestminster Libraries and ArchivesOur 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/Rpc2Mv2kJv https://t.co/qnARt6ybCt
Paperback, 2020
$13.95$6.97 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Love Hypothesis
Ali HazelwoodWestminster Libraries and ArchivesJoin 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/33BWUdTzS2 #bookclub https://t.co/LOqKCIiTGP
Paperback, 2021
$16.00$8.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
How to Be an Antiracist
Ibram X. KendiWestminster Libraries and ArchivesOur 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/wcc/search/results?qu=how+to+be+an+antiracist&te=. https://t.co/6KwTABe4Sh
Paperback, 2023
$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Dune: The Graphic Novel, Book 1: Dune: Book 1
Frank HerbertWestminster Libraries and ArchivesOur 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-156910727209 https://t.co/AByCMtx7OZ
Hardcover, 2020
$25.99$12.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book