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In this crazy absurd existence that we are all living through at the present time, the need for distraction and diversion is essential. Music is something which we can use to relax and keep our sanity. In the e resources at Dublin City Library you can access music for free.

This is the perfect title for the book and I doubt there is a single female out there who hasn’t waited for a call that never came. Well, if you want to be reminded, this is the book for you.

In this fascinating, well written and accessible biography, the two authors tell us the remarkable history of Fine Gael, from its origins in the violent struggle of the Civil War years to a century later, being in a coalition government with its sworn enemy Fianna Fáil.

Professor Luke O'Neill is a rock star of these times so I thought I'd check if he had published any books and was delighted to find "Humanology : a scientist's guide to our amazing existence".

When the lockdown restrictions began last year, like a lot of people I made my first tentative steps into cooking and baking from scratch. 

Do you have little ones at home and  are running out of ideas on how to entertain them? Or perhaps older students who are struggling with a project for school? Or maybe you have a curious mind.

This is the final instalment in the Hidden Iceland trilogy series which brings us back in time to 1987/1988, revealing the true start to Hulda’s journey. Anyone who loves crime fiction will absolutely love the subtle, atmospheric writing of these novels with Iceland forming the perfect backdrop for this genre.

Free Online lecture. The 3rd Annual Dublin UNESCO City of Literature Lecture 2021, presented by Professor Chris Morash. Booking required.

Science fiction is often considered to be a relatively modern genre, however it’s roots can be traced back to the early 19th century. Here’s some early examples of the genre dating from between 1818 and 1912.

Agatha Raisin is the detective created by M.C. Beaton (Marion Chesney Gibbons) who sadly died in December 2019. She also wrote the series about Scottish policeman Hamish Macbeth.