Spotlight 25-26

W EE K BEGI NN I N G 24 / 11 / 25 WEEK BEGINNING 24/11/25

WEEK B Library Spotlight Jingle all the way!

Book of the Week

A gorgeous anthology of 366 poems, one for every night of the year. From Sappho, John Donne, and Edgar Allan Poe up to Langston Hughes, Carol Ann Duffy, and Nikki Giovanni, these poems are perfect for reading aloud, whether to yourself or with friends. An ideal compendium for dipping into when you need a quiet break from the final hectic weeks of the Autumn term! Just take this simple but striking haiku by Matsuo Bash ō :

From time to time The clouds give rest To the moon-beholders

Books to add to your Christmas list! Ms Eldred and Mr Gormley recommend their top three books this year, for your own Christmas wish list or to gift to someone else!

Death at the Sign of the Rook by Kate Atkinson A murder mystery which draws upon well-known tropes and puts a new spin on each of them. Funny and gripping!

Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan Short but powerfully moving story about an act of courage in a small Irish town.

North Woods by Daniel Mason

Heirs and Graces by Eleanor Doughty

Enchanting historical fiction full of quirky characters. Magical, funny, poignant, unique.

A fascinating look at modern aristocracy in Britain; intriguing, illuminating, revealing

On a Sunbeam by Tillie Walden Immersive and emotionally resonant graphic novel, featuring stunning illustrations.

The One Hundred Nights of Hero by Isabel Greenberg Beautiful story telling in the form of a graphic novel. Currently being made into a film!