{"id":3640,"date":"2024-02-21T16:00:22","date_gmt":"2024-02-21T16:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/gccschoollibraries\/?p=3640"},"modified":"2024-05-07T14:02:13","modified_gmt":"2024-05-07T14:02:13","slug":"st-rochs-reads-february","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/gccschoollibraries\/2024\/02\/21\/st-rochs-reads-february\/","title":{"rendered":"St Roch’s Reads: February"},"content":{"rendered":"

Our library assistants out done themselves with book displays and promotions this month. Well done everyone who pitched in! \u00a0Morire and Ava made our <\/span>Dark reads for Dark nights<\/span><\/i> display, full of thrillers and chillers. Along with a love-themed book display, Iman and Amani\u00a0 decided to conduct some pupil research, asking library visitors to vote For or Against Valentine\u2019s day. The votes were counted and ( drum roll)… turns out it\u2019s an even split, so the love stories can stay.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Everyone helped decorate for International Mother Languages Day<\/a>. We\u2019ve got colourful signs up to represent lots of the languages spoken in school. Did you know that in the library you can find books in languages from all around the world too? Including old favourites like <\/span>Harry Potter<\/span><\/i>, <\/span>Dork diaries <\/span><\/i>and<\/span> Diary of a wimpy kid.<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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New Books<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

This month we had a delivery of new senior stock, hurray! Our senior collection includes fiction and non fiction for S4+ upwards. These new books were recommended by teachers, pupils and librarians. There\u2019s lots of different genres, from contemporary to classic sci-fi, so there’s plenty to choose from if you\u2019re ready to branch out from teen fiction. <\/span>here.\u00a0<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Ready player one \/ Ernest Cline<\/span><\/a>
\nReady player one<\/span><\/i> is a thrilling science fiction novel by Ernest Cline that follows teenager Wade Watts as he navigates a virtual reality world in search of a hidden Easter egg that holds the key to a massive fortune. Packed with 80s pop culture references, high-stakes challenges, and a race against time, this book is a must-read for gamers and nostalgia enthusiasts alike.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Klara and the sun \/ Kazuo Ishiguro<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>
\nFrom her place in the store, Klara, an Artificial Friend with outstanding observational qualities, watches carefully the behaviour of those who come in to browse. She remains hopeful a customer will soon choose her, but when the possibility emerges that her circumstances may change for ever, Klara is warned not to invest too much in the promises of humans.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In\u00a0<\/span>Klara and The Sun<\/span><\/i>, Kazuo Ishiguro looks at our rapidly changing world through the eyes of an unforgettable narrator to explore a fundamental question: what does it mean to love?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The night circus \/ Erin <\/span><\/b>Morgenstern<\/span><\/a>
\nThe Night Circus<\/span><\/i> is a fantastical and enchanting tale of a mysterious, travelling circus that only opens at night. Within its black-and-white striped tents, two young magicians engage in a magical competition that could have far-reaching consequences for everyone involved. With its vivid imagery and intricate storytelling, this novel will transport readers to a world where the line between reality and illusion is blurred.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The goldfinch \/ Donna Tartt<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Goldfinch<\/span><\/i> is a gripping novel that follows the life of Theo Decker after a terrorist attack changes his world forever. As he navigates loss, love, and the pursuit of a stolen painting, Theo’s story is a heartbreaking and captivating exploration of fate and redemption.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

LGBT history month<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

You\u2019ll find a great mix of fiction and non-fiction books on display in the library to mark the month. If you prefer to use Libby, there\u2019s plenty of ebooks and audiobooks available\u00a0 too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Check out our LGBT+ fiction<\/a>\u00a0 and non-fiction<\/a> book lists on Padlet to see what’s available. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"\"LGBT+ History Month<\/span><\/a> is celebrated every February across the UK and was founded in 2004 by Schools OUT UK. It started as a way to claim the past, celebrate the present and create the future for LGBT+ people.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n