Time To Read

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

It’s the 1930’s and the Great Depression is in full swing throughout America. The deep south of Alabama, where Scout and Jem live with their father, Atticus, is no exception. Atticus is a lawyer and has agreed to defend a black man falsely accused of rape; from this Scout and Jem learn a lot about racism and segregation. Regularly described as one of the greatest American novels ever written, To Kill a Mockingbird is a coming-of-age story, an exploration of race and discrimination wrapped up in the historical drama of the Great Depression. Note from the Library: this book includes some language which is offensive – it’s important to acknowledge the offensive words were not ok then just as they are not ok to use now. Even though published in a book we are encouraging you to read, offensive language must stay in the context of the book and not become a justification for use in everyday life. Also available in the Library as a graphic novel.

Rivers of London Series: Rivers of London by Ben Aaronovitch ‘My name is Peter Grant and until January I was just probationary constable in that mighty army for justice known to all right-thinking people as the Metropolitan Police Service (and as the Filth to everybody else). The spirit of riot and rebellion has awakened in the city, and it's falling to me to bring order out of chaos - or die trying.’ Following an unexpected encounter with a ghost, Peter Grant is recruited in the small branch of the Metropolitan Police who deal with magic and the supernatural. Mr Gormley says: “The story is great, and the characters are all a mixture of the weird and wonderful as Peter slowly finds out about ghosts, wizards and various things he didn't even know existed!”