YC Reading

'We are liars We are beautiful and privileged We are cracked and broken A tale of love and romance A tale of tragedy Which are lies? Which is truth? You decide' It seemed like everybody was talking about this book a few weeks ago. The clever thing was they were talking about and raving about this read but actually said very little about what it was actually about. It feels like everybody is committed to keeping the secret so I'm not going to tell you too much about the actual book but wow, for me, it was a whole new reading experience. The plot is amazing and seamless when you look back on it and maybe I'm naive but I never guessed the outcome. I think there was a lot I probably missed in my first reading of this book but one day, I will read it again to try and deconstruct Lockhart’s marvellous prose. She is a fantastic writer and even though, I didn't particularly like any of the characters, her writing just carries you along and you quick...

I absolutely adore this book and cannot recommend it enough. Maybe I was first attracted to the book as it carries an endorsement from John Green on the cover and like John Green; I too fell in love with this book. Sorry people, I think, I would choose it over TFIOS!   Yes, Eleanor and Park was a book written for the young adult market but for me as of late, that seems to be where some of the best writing is at (especially if you want your heart strings pulled) and to be fair, this book stands alone. There is very little about this book that is typical. The characters are vividly drawn with words and very much their own people. The setting is the late 80's, an era written not so much about now. Reading this, I realised just how much the world has changed over the last 30 or so years. Life now seems more complicated and I'm not sure set in 2014, there would ever be an Eleanor or Park to read about. There is a balance of love, comedy and serious matter. I absolutely ado...

It is with great pleasure to announce that the Yeovil College LRC will be hosting a Reading Passport FREE event.   We have two guest authors- Adam Nevill and Gareth L Powell- joining us on Thursday 6th November 2014 at 7pm to talk about their passion for their chosen genres of horror and science fiction with selected readings and book signings.   Tickets are available from the Yeovil College Learning Centre, call on 01935 845450 or email learningcentre@yeovil.ac.uk

Check out the Young Poets Network latest competition here:   http://www.youngpoetsnetwork.org.uk/2014/09/23/gold-the-challenge/   Good Luck!

Just a reminder of the Book Club meetingL   Tuesday 30th September 4PM Quiet Study Area to meet- then up to the 1st Floor Pod 'The Goldfinch' to be issued.   I look forward to welcoming old and new faces. See you next week! - Carey

We had great success at the UCY Fresher's Fayre yesterday- I look forward to welcoming all new members next week!    

  Although i cannot reveal to much at the moment- i can confirm that Adam Nevill and Gareth L. Powell will be guest speaking and doing book signings at Yeovil College in November. Check out their books! If you are into Sci-Fi or Horror i highly recommend them!   More details of the event to follow..        

http://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/11483430.Student_protest_leads_to_U_turn_over_Weymouth_College_library_closure/?ref=var_0 A fantastic representation of the power of the people- in this case students! It is always wonderful to see any library remain open with a united support of its customers.

     Christmas has come early! We had a lovely delivery today at the Yeovil College Learning Centre and this beauty was included! 'The Goldfinch' is Book Club A's next novel to read and my- doesn't it look a mighty one!   I am looking forward to getting stuck in. See all Book Club A members on Tuesday 30th September at 4pm.    

I have just received this information from the Yeovil District Library:     Come and help us read aloud the full text of the 'Scottish play'. Acting skills are not necessary! Saturday 20th September 11.00am - 3.00pm in The Performing Arts Library (2nd floor Yeovil library). FREE EVENT no booking necessary For further details please contact the Performing Arts Library, phone 01935 472020 or email muslib@somerset.gov.uk   https://sites.google.com/site/shakespearealoudgroup     Have fun!    

April Cursons, a fellow colleague and book club member has been given the fantastic opportunity to promote and manage the 'Six Book Challenge'. The Reading Agency’s Six Book Challenge encourages adults and young people to enjoy and expand their reading. Over 40,000 people take part each year through libraries, colleges, adult education and prisons. The aim of the game is to grab yourself a reading diary, read 6 things throughout the year- whether it be a book, journal or online article (it really is up to you), fill out your diary (a short review and mark out of 5) submit it to the College Learning Resource Centre and voila! You have completed the challenge! For Yeovil College Students-encourage your class to sign up to take the challenge and you’ll be entered into the special prize draw! If everyone in your tutor group completes the challenge, you could win a retro sweets hamper to share! “ For more information contact April at learningcentre@yeovil.ac.uk ....

Thank you to all students that showed an interest and signed up for the Book Club- we had over 30 people join! With such a high demand, the logical thing to do with the club now is to split it into two groups- the 1st group (Book Club A) will contain the original book club members and any new members of STAFF and MEMBERS OF PUBLIC. Book Club B will contain all new STUDENTS (and any of their friends if interested). The club will now have 2 meetings every term, Book Club A will remain at 4pm, and Book Club B will be at lunch time on the same day (the meetings will remain on the dates originally stated and published). Book Club A will start off with 'The Goldfinch' by Donna Tartt and Book Club B will start off with 'The Cuckoo's Calling'  by Robert Galbraith. Again- thank you so much for all of you're interest in the club- i am looking forward to getting started and getting to know you all! Check out some pics taken from the day below... ...

Hello all,   Just to confirm the next meeting will be:   Tuesday 30th September 4pm   Yeovil College, Quiet Study Area (formerly the ARC)   'The Goldfinch' will be issued, come along and grab a book and let me know what you have been reading this summer.   All welcome- staff, students and members of public.   I look forward to seeing you all.   - Carey