Hi all.
A couple of years ago, when we were battling to save our library from closure, I set up a Facebook page on behalf of the library friends group.
It's still there, but I'd like to shift the focus. At the moment we don't need to campaign, so I thought it could be more about encouraging the love of books. As a start, I'd like to open a discussion on the page about favourite books for the Christmas season.
My own go-to book for Christmas reading is The Dark Is Rising, by Susan Cooper. I can't count how many times I've picked it up in December, ready to be entranced by that world of sudden snowfalls and menacing rooks, mysterious signs, sudden danger, and a knock at the door from the magnetic Merriman Lyon. I'm not alone; a couple of years ago Robert Macfarlane, author with Jackie Morris of the wonderful The Lost Words, hosted a Twitterfest with thousands of fans reading the book throughout December.
Well, that would be my pick - but what would be yours? For children or adults - all welcome! Please do share your favourites!
