Readers may be interested in the following books, which have been added to stock at Galway City Library:

The Turnaround, by George Pelecanos

On a hot summer afternoon in 1972, three teenagers drove into an unfamiliar neighbourhood and six lives were altered forever. Thirty-five years later, one survivor of that day reaches out to another, opening a door that could lead to salvation. But another survivor is now out of prison, looking for reparation in any form he can find it. This is a beautifully written and thought-provoking novel of crime, friendship, aging and redemption.

Ruby Red, by Linzi Glass

In Ruby's world, colour opens some doors and slams others shut. Her opulent Johannesburg neighbourhood is a far cry from the streets of Soweto. Ruby can't resist the blue-eyed Afrikaans boy who brings her the exciting rush of first love, but whose presence brings hushed whispers and disapproving glances. She might not see race, colour or creed but it seems everybody else does. This is a dazzling novel that will entrance teenage and adult readers alike.

My Father's Wives, by Jose Eduardo Agualusa

Perhaps it is true that the Angolan journalist and writer Jose Eduardo Agualusa had a dream in which the question: 'How many truths is a lie?' emerged. Perhaps it is a lie paramount. The question serves as a guide for this novel about women, music and magic in Africa, a continent afflicted by terrible problems but blessed with a talent for music, by the strength of its women and the secret power of ancient gods.

We invite you to visit your library in Athenry, Ballinasloe, Ballygar, Carraroe, Clifden, Dunmore, Eyrecourt, Glenamaddy, Gort, Headford, Inishbofin, Inisheer, Inismeain, Killimor, Kilronan, Leenane, Letterfrack, Loughrea, Moylough, Oranmore, Oughterard, Portumna, Roundstone, Spiddal, Tiernea, Tuam, Westside, Woodford, and the Mobile Library.

Comments (0) »

Show/Hide comment form

Name

Email

Title

Comment

Write the displayed characters

Add Comment