Nora Breen has spent 30 years in a convent, but when her penpal (and ex novice) friend Frieda vanishes, she leaves the convent in search of her and moves to the hotel where Frieda was last seen. This cosy crime Read More …
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New Books week commencing 14th April 2025
Connecting Healthcare Worker Well-Being, Patient Safety and Organisational ChangeThe Triple Challenge– Aligning Perspectives on Health, Safety and Well-Being Anthony Montgomery (editor), Margot Petra van der Doef (editor), Efharis Panagopoulou (editor), Michael P. Leiter (editor) Publisher’s Synopsis This volume delineates the ways in which Read More …
GEH Wellbeing Reading Group Review of The Wife by Meg Wolitzer
The Wife delves into the tumultuous marriage of Joe Castleman, a renowned novelist, and his wife, Joan. For decades, they’ve harboured a significant secret. The story begins as Joe is about to receive the prestigious Helsinki literary prize, celebrating his illustrious Read More …
SWFT Review of Bernadine Evaristo’s Mr Loverman
Barrington (Barry) is a man leading two lives. Husband to Carmel, father of Donna and Maxine, and grandfather of Daniel, he is also in a secret relationship with Morris, his childhood friend. “Hilarious, poignant, clever, controversial and courageous in equal Read More …
An apprentice no longer
Don’t read too much into this, but the best thing I got on Valentine’s Day this year was a certificate. After months of hard work, it marked completion of my Level 3 Apprenticeship in Library, Information and Archive Services. At Read More …
New Books week commencing 17th March 2025
Advanced Practice Nursing in the Care of Older Adults Laurie Kennedy-Malone, Evelyn Groenke Duffy Publisher’s Synopsis Meet the diverse health care needs of older adults! Explore effective ways to enhance the wellness and independence of older adults across the wellness-illness continuum, Read More …
GEH Wellbeing Reading Group review of Endless Night by Agatha Christie
Published in 1967 towards the end of Agatha Christie’s illustrious writing career, Endless Night was written by the then 76 year old Christie in a short 6 weeks. It’s a stand alone novel (no Poirot or Marple here), and reportedly Read More …
SWFT Wellbeing Reading Group Review of Hungry by Grace Dent
This autobiography by the food critic Grace Dent was described as her journey ‘from growing up eating beige food to becoming one of the much-loved voices on the British food scene. It’s also everyone’s story – from treats with your Read More …
Valentine’s Day at SWFT
When you think of Valentine’s Day, you automatically think of bubbles, bouquets, boxes of chocolates, and….books! You don’t? Maybe we have been going wrong somewhere then. This Valentine’s Day was the second installment of our ‘Blind Date with a Book’ Read More …
GEH Wellbeing reading group review of To the bright edge of the world by Eowyn Ivey
To the Bright Edge of the World by Eowyn Ivey was a suitably chilly novel to read in January for our wellbeing reading group at GEH. Set in Alaska in the late 1800s the novel charts the story of Lieutenant Read More …