Upcoming events in the library
Tuesday 5th September – Anime and Manga Club, lunchtime in N2
Wednesday 6th September – Page Turners Book Club, lunchtime in N2
Media & Duke of Edinburgh equipment
Students who still have Media and Duke of Edinburgh equipment need to return them to the library as soon as possible. Please ensure all returning equipment has been cleaned and is complete.
Overdue notices
Library overdue notices will be emailed next week. Students who do not return their books after receiving their third email notice as well as an email to their parents will be invoiced for a replacement copy. All invoices will still stand if books are returned after this final date. If you have any problems or questions regarding overdue books please speak to Mrs Comiskey or Mr Smith who will be happy to help.
Compelling Classics
“A classic is a book that has never finished saying what it has to say" - Italo Calvino
‘Rendezvous with Rama’ – Arthur C Clarke
‘The enigmatic object christened Rama was detected while still outside the orbit of Jupiter, and a first radar contact at such a distance was unprecedented, indicating that Rama was of exceptional size. As it raced through the Solar System, it became apparent that Rama was a cylinder so geometrically perfect that it might have been turned on a gigantic lathe. Mankind was about to receive its first visitor from the stars.’
An epic story of mystery and discovery by one of the most famous writers of science fiction. Filled with a sense of awe and wonder, this is a gripping fast paced story of humanity working together to face and discover the unknown. Filled with wonderful ideas and strange futuristic concepts, this is not your average story. Suspenseful and thrilling this novel will have readers hooked to the very last page. A must read for all science fiction fans.
'War and Peace' – Leo Tolstoy
‘Tolstoy's enthralling epic depicts Russia's war with Napoleon and its effects on the lives of those caught up in the conflict. He creates some of the most vital and involving characters in literature as he follows the rise and fall of families in St Petersburg and Moscow who are linked by their personal and political relationships. His heroes are the thoughtful yet impulsive Pierre Bezukhov, his ambitious friend, Prince Andrei, and the woman who becomes indispensable to both of them, the enchanting Natasha Rostov.’
Widely considered to be one of the greatest novels ever written, Tolstoy’s ‘War and peace’ is rightly called an epic book. A spellbinding story of warfare, love, and family it has been compelling readers for generations. Well written and filled with engaging memorable characters this is a story that will stay with readers long after the final page. A breathtaking read that is a perfect challenge for more advanced readers.
Mrs Annette Comiskey & Mr Michael Smith
Senior IRC Library Team
