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!
I’m currently reading….
“Marley and Me by John Grogan. It’s very emotional, I first read I [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘BLG Recommends’
March 5, 2009
Happy World Book Day from Bibby Line Group!
February 4, 2009
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 local kite-flying tournament. His loyal friend Hassan promises to help him – for he always helps [...]
January 8, 2009
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 she a child of 6. They marry when Clare is 20 and Henry 28, which is [...]
December 18, 2008
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 A Swift Pure Cry
DOWNHAM, Jenny Before I Die
JOHNSON, Pete Avenger
Traitor
LAIRD, Elizabeth Crusade
LOTT, Tim Fearless
McCAUGHREAN, Geraldine Pack of Liars
White Darkness
RAI, Bali Angel Collector
ROSSOFF, Meg How [...]
December 17, 2008
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 like Wind in Willows, Alice etc as all bookshops will have beautifully illustrated editions prominently [...]
December 16, 2008
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 be overwhelming when you’re confronted with a massive selection in Waterstones or Borders and have [...]
December 2, 2008
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. I am ex-Royal Navy and during long periods of stillness at sea, I liked to read historical [...]
October 23, 2008
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 list, or if you’d like to write a longer review of a book you’ve loved….
(ella.jolly@bibbylinegroup.co.uk)
Classic fiction
All [...]
September 29, 2008
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 some brilliant books. The titles here encompass some of the very best in science fiction, fantasy, American [...]
September 25, 2008
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 might want to try one of them, or next month you might like to see [...]
