The next Leadership Book Club will be in September, date and time tbc The Book to be discussed is ‘The 3D Leader: take your leadership to the next dimension’ by Terence Mauri Much of what leaders know is no longer Read More …
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‘virtual’ General Book Club Monthly Meet
The KGH Book Club will meet ‘virtually’ on 16th August at 20.00. We will be discussing ‘The school teacher of Saint Michel’ by Sarah Steele. Inspired by real acts of bravery and resistance, The School teacher of Saint Michel is a Read More …
Book review: Crow Lake
Crow Lake by Mary Lawson received a mixed reception. Some loved it, and some found it lacking in plot. The story is set in a remote community in northern Ontario. The four Morrison children left orphaned when their parents are Read More …
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Book review: Becoming
Michelle Obama’s autobiography ‘Becoming’ was enjoyed by everyone in the group. She has an easy engaging style although some found it took concentration given the large number of people mentioned. The book is divided into 3 broad sections ‘Becoming me’ which Read More …
Book review: The Dispossessed
Written in the 1970s The Dispossessed by Ursula Le Guin is regarded as one of the classics of science fiction –a genre that most of us don’t normally read. The book is set on twin planets which have very different Read More …
Book review: The Foundling
We were all agreed that The Foundling was an easy read with some nice writing. Stacey Halls gives a vivid portrayal of Georgian London and from more than one perspective. Bess makes a living hawking shrimps whilst Alexandra, terrified of Read More …
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Nationally provided eBooks on the Kortext platform
Nationally provided eBooks on the Kortext platform by Yvette on 09/12/2020 in News NHSE have provided access to ‘some’ key eBooks via the provider Kortext An NHS OpenAthens account is required to access the titles. You can also download a “how-to” guide for more information Read More …
Book Review – Keeping the world away
‘Keeping the world away’ follows the life of a painting from creation through the hands of various owners – all women. The painting Margaret Forster has selected as the basis for the book is a real one – a simple Read More …
It’s #LibrariesWeek
What a week it’s proving to be! There’s #librariesweek everywhere! Showcasing the fantastic work and resources of so many wonderful libraries of all sorts, not just health Libraries, but public libraries and special libraries – it’s amazing!
We are on You Tube! – view our ‘Welcome to KGH Library’ video
Welcome to all our new KGH colleagues. Please call in to the Library (with your ID badge) to join the KGH Library. For a short introduction to what the KGH Library Service offers please view our You Tube video – Read More …