Ardrossan Academy Library

AA Library offers resources for staff and pupils to use to improve their literacy skills and learning. Emphasis on Reading for Pleasure.

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Did you know that on this day in 2006, the writer of "Jaws" - Peter Benchley - died? Mr Flaversham recommends this quick read - Shark Attack - to mark the day.
Anyone else got "dun dun dun dun...." in there head? What about now?? 😅
#ReadingForPleasure #TheresASharkInTheWater

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New books alert! Last of the new books on display this week - but some cracking reads so pop in soon to borrow one.
#ReadingForPleasure #NewBookSmell

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Since it is #ValentinesDay this week, why not fall in love.... with a good book! Lots of romantic stories to choose from but ask Mrs V for recommendations for other genres.
#ReadingForPleasure #LoveBooks #LoveReading

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Did you know that on this day in 2004, Facebook was launched from a Harvard dorm room? Mr Flaversham recommends Breaking the Rules, by Maxine Linnell - a story about Mo who likes to use social media and decides to meet someone she meets online.
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As it is LGBT+ History month, this week's display has lots of information about the subject.
#ReadingForPleasure #ReadingForInformation

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Did you know that on this day in 1981, William Casey became the 13th director of the CIA in USA? Mr Flaversham recommends "Warlord" by Chris Ryan where Danny Black of the SAS is loaned to the CIA to fight drugs gangs at the Mexican border.
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It was #HolocaustMemorialDay on 27 Jan so this week's display is of fiction and non-fiction books about the holocaust.
#ReadingForPleasure #NeverForget

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Did you know that on this day in 1976, Emma Bunton of the Spice Girls was born in London? Mr Flaversham recommends this book all about the Spice Girls to find out more.
#ReadingForPleasure #SpiceGirls

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Since it is Burns Night on Saturday, this week's display has books of different genres set in Scotland. Why not give one a go?
#ReadingForPleasure #NewYearNewGenre #BurnsNight

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Is your new year resolution to read more? Read different genres? Well, the new books might tempt you! See Mrs V for other recommendations.
#NewYearNewGenre #ReadingForPleasure

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It's good to chill out with a good book so why not try one of these books with a 'chilly' title!
#ReadingForPleasure #NewYearNewGenre

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Did you know that on this day in 1976, Lindsay Wagner debuted as the "Bionic Woman" on US TV? Mr Flaversham recommends "AdelAIDE" by Melissa Salisbury - a story about a robot who is helping Freya become a famous influencer.
#NewYearNewGenre #ReadingForPleasure

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New year, new Reading Wall! This month is an author spotlight - one of Mrs V's favs! Judy Blume has written so many fab books but "Are you there God, it's me Margaret?" is Mrs V's favourite. Why not try one of the books?
#ReadingForPleasure #NewYearNewGenre

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Please find attached a letter from Mrs Anderson about arrangements for the rest of the week.

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Did you know that on this day in 1610, Galileo discovered the first 3 moons of Jupiter? Mr Flaversham recommends "Finding Jupiter" by Kelis Rowe - a summer romance about star-crossed Memphis teens - to mark the day.
#ReadingForPleasure #NewYearNewGenre

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Happy New Year! Why not start off the new year with a new read from this week's display? All different genres. Nothing grab you, ask Mrs V for a suggestion.
#ReadingForPleasure #NewYearNewGenre

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Mrs V wishes you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! See you in 2025!

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This month's Reading Wall is now complete with lots of cracking suggestions for books to read over the holidays. Happy Christmas and happy reading!
#ReadingForPleasure #ChristmasIsComing

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For the last week before we stop for Christmas, Mr Flaversham recommends the classic - The Night Before Christmas. A few other Christmas books still available if you would like a Christmassy read for the holidays.
#ReadingForPleasure #ChristmasIsComing