Category Archives: BLG Recommends
Happy World Book Day from Bibby Line Group!
Last week I asked what book you are currently reading and which book is your all-time favourite. I had some interesting and varied responses from people working across the company. Feel free to let me know what you’re currently reading! … Continue reading
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Featured Book: The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
Mark Connors from Bibby Line Group in Liverpool writes to recommend The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. The Kite Runner tells the tale of twelve-year-old Amir, who is desperate to gain the approval of his father by winning the … Continue reading
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Featured Book: The Time Traveller’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
Tom Platts from BFS in Bradford writes to recommend The Time Traveller’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger. The Time Traveller’s Wife tells the tale of Henry De Tamble, who meets his soulmate Clare when he is in his 30s and … Continue reading
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A Christmas List: Part III
The final part of Tricia Lee’s recommended books for children this Christmas: For Older Readers ALMOND, David Clay BOWLER, Tim Frozen fire BROOKS, Kevin Black Rabbit Summer CASSIDY, Anne Looking for JJ CASSIDY, Cathy Lucky star DOWD, Siobhan … Continue reading
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A Christmas List: Part II
Today Tricia’s list continues with books for confident readers. Tricia says “I’ve not included the well know titles / authors like Jacqueline Wilson; the Dark Materials trilogy etc as I’m assuming everyone’s already heard of them! I’ve not included classics … Continue reading
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A Christmas List: Part I
With only eight shopping days left until Christmas, like me you may now be panicking at the thought of all those un-bought (never mind unwrapped) presents. If you’re stuck for ideas, why not buy a book? I know it can … Continue reading
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Freedom Is Peace
Featured Book: The Plimsoll Sensation: The Great Campaign To Save Lives At Sea by Nicolette Jones “I am an HGV driver at the Elland depot and I read the Bibby News article about the Reader-in-Residence project with great interest. … Continue reading
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Bibby Line Group Recommends…
Another month (well, three weeks), another list of recommendations for you! These are the books that have been inspiring or moving BLG staff across the country. Get in touch if you’d like to see your favourite book on the … Continue reading
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Are you sitting comfortably?
Then I’ll begin.. This has been a fantastic week for BLG Recommends, with several people contacting me to share details of books they have loved. Will Hall, from Bibby Factors in Salford Quays, has compiled a stellar list of … Continue reading
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Bibby Line Group Recommends…
Following another month of travelling to various Bibby Line Group locations, I have once more been overwhelmed by the eagerness with which everyone talks about their favourite book or author. The list below is a compilation of these recommendations. You … Continue reading
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