Retro Reading: Blast from the Past!
The IRC is celebrating all things retro this term! 1980s, 1990s or the 2000s, which was the best decade for reading? Find out for yourself by borrowing one of our retro reads, each is a blast from the past! Every student who borrows a retro reads novel goes into the draw to win a brand-new book of their choice!
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.
Anime and Manga Club
Love watching Anime? Love reading Manga? Know your Dragon Ball Z from your Sailor Moon? Then the Anime and Manga Club is the place for you! Coming soon is a brand-new club in the Library celebrating all things Japanese pop culture. To join please speak to Library staff.
Page Turners Book Club returns in 2022
Love Books? Love Reading? Love Food? Join the Page Turners! The Page Turners book club is back again this year for students in Years 7 to 9. Numbers are strictly limited. Sign up today to ensure your spot. Meetings will be held Monday lunchtime every three weeks. For more information please speak to Mr Smith.
What’s new on the Shelf?
“They thought they left the fight behind on the battlefield…”
Collateral Damage – Lynette Eason
“A former military psychologist spends her days helping people heal from their trauma--and her nights fighting her own nightmares. Now, on the run with a client who has already saved her life twice, she must uncover powerful secrets before they both end up dead.”
‘Collateral Damage’ written by Christian writer Lynette Eason is an intense, exciting and thrilling suspense novel that will have all readers hooked. The story’s plot though complex, is also intriguing and engaging, filled with unexpected twists and turns that will have readers guessing right to the very last page. Brooke and Asher are two wonderful protagonists, their story is thrilling and intense, readers will love following and cheering them on as they battle to uncover the sinister plot at the heart of the story. One of the themes touched on in the novel is PTSD and how the protagonists cope with this disability. Author Lynette Eason delicately and sensitively uses this topic, and in a way brings awareness to the struggles that many real-life veterans have to face. ‘Collateral Damage’ is highly recommended to all readers who enjoy exciting mysteries with a touch of romance.
Mrs Annette Comiskey & Mr Michael Smith
Senior IRC Library Team