Books of the Month

Our August 2022 books of the month are: Haf o Hyder: a collection of stories and poems written by a variety of authors, and You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi.

Auras Books of the Month for August 2022.

Aura's Books of the Month for August 2022.

Both of these titles are available to borrow from Aura libraries as books, e-books or audiobooks. Remember: you can browse these titles and hundreds more on our online library catalogue!

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 of the Month: Taylor Jenkins Reid

Our author of the month for August 2022 is Taylor Jenkins Reid: a novelist who creates colourful characters and memorable stories that are most of the time set dreamy American locations such as Los Angeles and New York. If you’re looking for a fabulous page turner to whisk you away or the perfect beach read to pop in your suitcase, Taylor Jenkins Reid is the author for you!

We have put together a small reading list to set you off on a Taylor Jenkins Reid adventure. Enjoy!

Titles by Author of the Month Taylor Jenkins Reid.

Titles by Author of the Month Taylor Jenkins Reid.

Where it all began: Forever, Interrupted (2013), After I Do (2014)

The game changer: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo (2017)

Most recently: Malibu Rising (2021), Carrie Soto is Back (2022 - coming soon!)

Aura Libraries’ top recommendation: Daisy Jones & The Six (2019)

Do you have a favourite Taylor Jenkins Reid novel? Let us know what you think by using the hashtag #LlyfrgelloeddAuraLibraries and leaving us a comment on Twitter (@LibFlintshire), Instagram (@llyfrgelloeddauralibraries) or Facebook (@LlyfrgelloeddAuraLibraries)

Fit, Fed and Read with Aura

This summer, we are delighted to be teaming up once again with the Aura Sports Development team for the return of Fit, Fed and Read sessions. Food, snacks and drinks will also be provided to promote a healthy diet and all round well-being. We are running sessions in: Holywell, Buckley, Aston, Saltney, Flint, Mold and Mostyn. There will be opportunities for children to enjoy various sports activities, plus Summer Reading Challenge resources and crafts. We hope you can join us!

For dates, locations and more information about the Fit, Fed and Read sessions, please visit the Aura Sport Development Facebook page: @AuraSportDev or contact your local library.

Summer Reading Challenge 2022

Join Aura Libraries for a summer of science, reading, creativity and fun! To take part in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge organised by The Reading Agency, children will need to read 6 books throughout the summer, collect goodies along the way with each book that they read, and finally receive an extra special medal and certificate at the end of the summer holidays in celebration of completing the challenge. Children can join the challenge at the library or online via the Summer Reading Challenge website where they can rate and review books, download activities, and access video content, games and quizzes. The purpose of this free reading for pleasure programme is to encourage children aged four to 11 years to keep reading during the summer holidays, and visit their local library to help maintain their reading skills and confidence. This year’s theme, ‘Gadgeteers’, is all about science and innovation.

Come and join the fun and be a Gadgeteer with Aura Libraries! Pop in to your local library or visit www.aura.wales/holiday-activities to view our list of Summer Reading Challenge activities including workshops with authors Karen McCombie and Ben Davis, plus mad science workshops, Lego clubs and Xplore Science Wrexham. We hope to see you soon!

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

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