Wales Book of the Year Shortlist

Earlier this month, Literature Wales announced the Welsh-language Shortlist for the Wales Book of the Year Award 2022. Here are the titles that made the list...

Wales Book of the Year Shortlist - fiction titles.

Wales Book of the Year Shortlist - fiction titles.

Fiction:

Hannah-Jane by Lleucu Roberts

Hela by Aled Hughes

Mori by Ffion Dafis

Cawod Lwch by Rhys Iorwerth

Cawod Lwch by Rhys Iorwerth

Poetry:

Cawod Lwch by Rhys Iorwerth

Merch y llyn by Grug Muse

Stafelloedd Amhenodol by Iestyn Tyne

Dod Nôl at fy Nghoed by Carys Eleri

Dod Nôl at fy Nghoed by Carys Eleri

Creative Non-Fiction Award:

Dod Nôl at fy Nghoed by Carys Eleri

Eigra: Hogan Fach o'r Blaena by Eigra Lewis Roberts

Paid â Bod Ofn by Non Parry

Wales Book of the Year Shortlist - Children and Young People titles.

Wales Book of the Year Shortlist - Children and Young People titles.

Children and Young People:

Gwag y Nos by Sioned Wyn Roberts

Pam?, by Luned Aaron and Huw Aaron

Y Pump:

Tim - Elgan Rhys with Tomos Jones

Tami - Mared Roberts with Ceri-Anne Gatehouse

Aniq - Marged Elen Wiliam with Mahum Umer

Robyn - Iestyn Tyne with Leo Drayton

Cat - Megan Angharad Hunter with Maisie Awen

Remember: you can browse these titles and hundreds more on our online library catalogue! All of the above titles are available to borrow from Aura libraries as books, e-books or audiobooks. Why not add one or more of the above titles to your next Select and Collect order: search our online library catalogue and reserve titles, or email or telephone your local library. To make an order please telephone us on 01352 703750, or email us at libraries@aura.wales. You can browse our catalogue at www.aura.wales/flintshire-library-catalogue/ and place a hold on items to collect from the library counter. We will just need to know your library membership number, a contact phone number and email address, your book requests/preferences, and your preferred collection point.

Aura Library members can download e-books and audiobooks free of charge from Borrowbox and Libby to a PC, laptop or Mac. Alternatively, you can download the Borrowbox and Libby apps directly to a smartphone or tablet.

To access most online library resources you will need to enter your library membership number and pin. If you do not have this then you can join up as a member online via the Aura website for instant access. All links and further details about our digital library resources can be found on our website: www.aura.wales/libraries

Author Night

In partnership with The Bookshop, Mold, we are hosting our next 'Murder in the Library' on Wednesday, July 13, at 7pm in Mold Library. We are looking forward to welcoming Claire Mackintosh who will be talking about her new book, Hostage. Tickets are available from Mold Library or The Bookshop: £5 for the event or £10 if you would like a copy of the book, which of course you can get signed on the night. A very warm welcome to all!

Digital Loan Scheme

Would you like help getting online? Why not get in touch with your local Aura library to find out more about our fantastic Digital Loan Scheme which allows customers to borrow a digital device for free. Once connected, the Aura team will be on hand to provide training and advice on how to get to grips with the digital world. The aim is to support residents to discover the many positive changes that can be made to an individual's life by being online and connected.

Funded by the Welsh Government's Community Transformation Fund, and delivered in partnership with Flintshire County Council, customers are able to loan a Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 tablet from Aura's libraries, together with the following accessories:

Charger

Case

4G Wi-Fi (If you do not have internet access at home)

This scheme also aims to help customers:

Build digital skills and confidence to access online services such as shopping and banking safely

Keep in touch with friends and family with video calling

Access support and training in a number of ways:

Group Sessions - friendly six-week basic tablet training course

Library Drop In - Basic guidance to help you get started at your local library

Home Tuition - for Home Library Service customers

Online - access Learn My Way or the iDEA training programmes from home

Access our online library services, including free eBooks and eAudiobooks

Access resources to promote health and wellbeing including online activities and services

Try before you buy - devices will be available to buy at the end of the loan period

Whilst the tablets are free to loan from Aura's libraries, participants will be required to agree to the Terms and Conditions of the loan and to complete a questionnaire at the beginning and end of the loan period.

Anyone interested in borrowing a digital device should:

Call into their local Aura Library

Email: libraries@aura.wales

Phone: 01352 704400

Visit us on social media to view handy information about our services, events, and lots of book and audiobook recommendations.

From everyone here at Aura Libraries, thank you for reading, stay safe and we hope to hear from you or see you soon!

• Aura is a charitable, not-for-profit, organisation responsible for managing the majority of leisure, libraries and heritage services in Flintshire. Aura is owned by its employees and operates for the benefit of local communities.