Books of the Month: June, 2010

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Adult Book of the Month is The Book of Negroes by Lawrence Hill. Kidnapped from her village at age eleven and sold into slavery, Aminata spends sixty years trying to return home.

Irish Fiction Book of the Month is Truth or Fiction by Jennifer Johnston. Caroline was expecting a simple, boring magazine assignment. But Desmond Fitzmaurice is anything but dull...

Mind, Body, Spirit Book of the Month is Change your Brain, Change your Life by Dr Daniel G Amen. This is a new programme using drug free methods to fight problems like depression and obsessive worrying.

Minority Interest Book of the Month is You are Here by Christopher Potter. It's a simply presented history of the universe to date, explaining stellar phenomena without resorting to scientific jargon.

The Manager's Choice Book is Never Say Die by Melanie Davies and Lynne Barrett Lee. Thirty years ago Melanie was paralysed in a car accident. This book gives us the ups and downs of an extraordinary life.

Fiction Book of the Month is The Seven Secrets of Happiness by Sharon Owens. Ruby's life is shattered just after Christmas, but through the following year she learns seven secrets that help her keep going...

History Book of the Month is The Resistance by Matthew Cobb. This is the personal story of some of the many ordinary French men and women who risked their lives aiding the French Resistance against the Nazi invaders during WWII.

Cookery Book of the Month is Shrewd Food by Elizabeth Carty. It contains over 120 recipes that can be cooked on a budget as well as preparation and storage tips to help save you time, money and effort.

Sports Book of the Month is Screaming at the Sky by Tony Griffin. Tony was a hurling star when he took a year off to cycle across Canada in memory of his father. This book chronicles the highs and lows of his momentous journey.

SCi Fi/Fantasy Book of the Month is The Edge of the World by Kevin J Anderson. Two great nations have come to war, and a single ship has slipped their grip. Their journey will take them off the map and into uncharted waters...


Children's Book of the Month is The Very Cranky Bear by Nick Bland. All the bear wants to do is sleep. But it's raining out, and Lion, Moose, Zebra and Sheep have nowhere to go.

Children's Half Price Book of the Month is Unhooking the Moon by Gregory Hughes. The Rat has always been a little...different. When her father dies, she decides to run away to see Grandma. What's a long suffering older brother to do?