Tralee Library Summer Book Promotion
The months of summer can be a time when lots of activities are taking place. You
may be going on holiday, to the beach, enjoying the garden, or participating in all
sorts of other activities. Whether you're staying home, or traveling near or far, you'll
want to have a summer reading list that's perfect for your needs. For our summer
book promotion we have put together a selection of great books that we hope will
complement your summer plans. Below is just a taste of the books that are available
during this promotion.
Gardening
635 Kitchen Garden – Peel, Lucy
Recommended for any person looking to create their own kitchen
garden. A practical guide which includes a directory of plants, herbs
and edible flowers. Also included is useful advice on planning your
garden, care and maintenance throughout the year and harvesting
and storing seeds
635.094 The Kitchen Gardener: Grow Your Own Fruit and Veg
– Titchmarsh, Alan
Alan's comprehensive guide will tell you everything you could
possibly want or need to know about fruit and veg and how to grow
it, including herbs, baby veg, salads, every-day fruits plus gourmet
or unusual varieties, and how to fit them into today's stylish small
gardens.
712.6 Dream Gardens: 100 Inspirational Gardens
- Compton, Tania & Lawson, Andrew
A sourcebook of 100 contemporary gardens of all styles in all parts of
the world. From sophisticated, minimalist city gardens to richly
planted gardens in breathtaking rural locations, each is photographed
to show all its essential details. With full captions identifying the
plants depicted, this book is a valuable source of information and
inspiration.
728.9 Tree Houses – Bahamon, Alejandro
For most of us, a treehouse brings back childhood memories and
feelings of nostalgia. This illustrated volume brings together the most
innovative ideas of architects and designers.
Cookery
641.578 Barbecue – Pickford, Louise
The barbecue is everyone's favourite summer meal, and this book
includes delicious, perennially popular dishes - ranging from the
familiar to the unusual.
641.591 Stylish Mediterranean in Minutes- Braimbridge, Sophie
An enjoyable and informative read that will have you creating the
most stylish of Mediterranean dishes in a flash, as well as learning
more about the wonderful combinations of flavours and tastes that
this region offers.
641.64 Sarah Raven’s Garden Cookbook – Raven, Sarah
A stand-out book that marries mouth-watering pictures and prose with
good recipes.
“How could anyone not want to grow and cook their own food after
reading this book?” Nigel Slater
641.591 A Taste of Sunshine – Bristow, Jenny
"A Taste of Sunshine" is a collection of recipes inspired by the
Mediterranean lifestyle. Combining rustic simplicity and a love of
healthy, hearty eating, Jenny's recipes present Mediterranean food at
its mouthwatering best
Outdoor Activities
649.4 Getting your Kids Active- Gillman, Claire
Getting Your Kids Active is packed with practical advice and
suggestions to help ensure a fitter and healthier future for your
children
796.51 Hiking: The Essential Guide to Equipment and Techniques –
Marais, Jacques
This title is an introduction to a pastime enjoyed by people of all ages
throughout the western world. It provides the information that you
should need for a safe and pleasant walk.
797.124 The New Complete Sailing Manual – Sleight, Steve
Whether you are a novice or an experienced skipper, take to the helm
with this practical, step-by-step manual. From tacking and mooring to
nautical etiquette - the guide covers every aspect of sailing, and
includes advice and information on all types of craft.
799.1 John Bailey’s Complete Guide to Fishing
"John Bailey's Complete Guide to Fishing" covers the philosophy of
fishing and the role of the fisherman-naturalist, before considering
more practical issues of fishing such as clothing, tackle, permits, bait,
flies and much more.
Summer Reads
“Escape the Summer Heat, Refresh your Senses, Read a Book”
We've put together a booklist of titles to help you find your next great read.
A mix of classics and contemporary fiction, our display is packed with titles
ideal to keep you entertained while soaking up the sun. Included also are
plenty of titles that evoke the feeling of life in sunnier climes just in case it
starts to rain. Here are just a few of the books that will be on display during
the summer
Loomis, Susan – On Rue Tatin
An excellent read, like a tempting helping of comfort food. The author
takes us – through memories and recipes – from the market to the kitchen
sharing her love and passion for food and for France
Henry, Veronica – Honeycote
Veronica Henry's debut has all the ingredients of a good summer
read...plenty of sex, scandal and shenanigans"
Forster E.M. – A Room With a View
Forster's social comedy is a witty observation of the English middle classes
as they holiday abroad in Florence. One of these tourists is Lucy
Honeychurch, a young girl whose heart is awakened by her experiences in
Italy.
Mayle, Peter- A Year in Provence
Enjoy an irresistible feast of humour and discover the joys of French rural
living with Peter Mayle's bestselling, much-loved account of "A Year In
Provence".
McCall Smith, Alexander – The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency
Wayward daughters. Missing Husbands. Philandering partners. If you've
got a problem, and no one else can help you, then pay a visit to Precious
Ramotswe, Botswana's only - and finest - female private detective. THE
NO.1 LADIES' DETECTIVE AGENCY offers a captivating glimpse of an
unusual world.
Kinsella, Sophie – Remember me
Sophie Kinsella returns with another cracker...A page-turner by arguably
the best pop-fiction novelist
Shaw, Rebecca – One Hot Country Summer
In the middle of a sultry summer heat wave, the inhabitants of
Barleybridge find love, conflict and much more…
Billington, Rachel – One Summer
'One Summer is a real emotional roller-coaster of a read, and Billington
expertly sustains the suspense
Other Recommended Fiction Titles
Hardie, Kerry – The Bird Woman
Somers, Dermot – Buaic
Ó Criomhthain, Tomás – An tOileanách
Mac Mathúna, Seán – Banana
Harrison, Noelle – A Small Part of Me
Other Recommended Titles
635 Delia’s Kitchen Garden – Search, Gay & Smith, Delia
635.9 One Hour Garden- Smith, Joanna
635.9 A Garden for all Seasons – Buczacki, Stefan
635.967 Garden Ponds – Hirst, Bryan
641.5 Jamie at Home – Oliver, Jamie
641.564 Jenny Bristow Cooks for the Seasons: Spring and Summer- Bristow,
Jenny
641.564 Mrs Beeton’s Book of Summer – Jones, Bridget
641.568 Easy Entertaining- Allen, Darina
641.865 Nicey & Wifey’s Nice Cup of Tea and a Sit Down – Payne, Stuart
643.12 A Place in the Sun: Favourite Destinations – Blake, Fanny
643.12 A Place in the Sun: Buying Your Dream Home Abroad – Blake, Fanny
712.6 Outdoors- Gavin, Diarmuid & Conran, Terence
712.609 The Gardens of Britain & Ireland – Taylor, Patrick
745.92 Arranging Flowers- Stewart, Martha
797.21 Crosswood Sports Guides Swimming- Lynn, Alan
797.21 Teach your Child to Swim- Meredith, Susan
797.23 Scuba Diving – Jackson, Jack
799.11 John Bailey’s Guide to Freshwater Fishing- Bailey, John
DEL The Summer I Dared – Delinsky, Barbara
GRE The Beach House – Green, Jane
GRE Confessions of a Demented Housewife – Greene, Niamh
HAR A Small Part of Me – Harrison, Noelle
MAT The Chocolate Lovers’ Club – Matthews, Carole
MON Sea of Lost Love – Montefoire, Santa
TRE The Way I Found Her- Tremain, Rose
O’BR Master and Commander – O’Brian, Patrick
VAR Thirty and Fabulous – Various