We’re coming to the end of the National Year of Reading. Of course every year is a "Year of" something these days, and often the theme fails to excite. But reading – and the promotion of reading – really is important to everyone, and the National Year of Reading has been celebrated here in Westminster with some high-profile events and some snazzy promotions. So both Treasure Hunt links this week are to our own Westminster Libraries pages. There’s brassy for you!
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Reading in Westminster Libraries is simple as a concept, but if you click on the Gateway link of that name you’ll find that it’s a pretty full vessel. Right at the top of the page we’re into the clever stuff: the "onebook" blog is followed by a video promoting the National Year of reading. Give them a go – the blog is your chance to have your say on Barabara Ewing’s The Mesmerist, as she prepares for a gruelling two-week tour of Westminster libraries, and the video is a gas (spot the celebs).
Further down the page there are links to reading groups in Westminster libraries (going a storm just now), expert tips on good reads in several different genres, and a link to the latest Quick Choice list – these are the hot-off-the-press, high-demand titles which you’ll find near the door of every library.
Don’t miss the National Year’s monthly themed page (It’s in the menu on the left). As I write this, the theme for November is Screen Reads – click the link, then reel in horror as King Kong swings towards you! Whether it’s books about films, books about making films, or books about books that are being filmed right now, this page has all the lowdown. There are links to previous themes at the bottom of the page.
Returning to the Reading in Westminster Libraries page, you will notice the set of links at the bottom of the page: these are to the relevant subcategories on the Gateway’s Books & Reading page.
(From the Gateway to websites, select "Books & Reading". Reading in Westminster Libraries is a Key Link.)
Tell Jacqueline Wilson that Mrs Mad sent you
The Gateway’s younger sibling, Webtastic, has its own take on books and reading. From baby books to cool reads for teenagers, all tastes and ages are catered for. What particularly catch the eye further down the page are a couple of lists, one of children’s book authors’ and illustrators’ websites, and one of award winners.
Mrs Mad’s Book-a-Rama is my favourite site for kids’ books. Reviews and jokes jostle with stories and ratings, all presided over by Mrs (seriously) Mad!
(From the Gateway to websites, look for the Webtastic icon at the bottom, and click the Books & Reading link on the left.)
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