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AT YOUR LIBRARY
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Queue up for the top ten titles
by West Swindon Librarian Linda Black
Books feature prominently in tionally good value at only 30p). shelves or ask the staff. AND NOW THE
this month's page as many of our I welcome comments on the new During November, the library WEST SWINDON LIBRARY'S
customers have been asking for format and would like to hear of hopes to have a special promo- NOVEMBER TOP 10
more information about our new any other kind of book informa- tion of new titles relating to Wilt-
titles. tion you would appreciate. shire and local studies so watch 1. FRANCIS, DICK: THE EDGE
(MIchael Joseph)
To cheer these dismal autumn Still on the subject of books, we out for this as well. -an action packed story of drama and
days, I shall be listing 10 of the shall shortly be benefitting from Two exhibitions of interest intrigue set on the sinister side of the
more exciting novels to reach our a further collection of 'Faith in will be coming during Novem- international racing circuit - an intri-
shelves each month. This will be Print' titles donated by the ber. The Swindon Artists Soci- cate plot bustling with undercover
in addition to special book pro- Churches of West Swindon who ety, Autumn Exhibitions will run agents!
motions and 'Gold Collection' are extremely kind to the their from Saturday 12th to 26th No-
displays. Do remember that the local library. The two previous vember. We have not had a 2. KRANTZ, JUDITH: TILL WE
books recommended in this col- collections have been so well 'popular art' exhibition for some MEET AGAIN (Bantam)
umn are likely to be in great used and appreciated that many little while and the calibre of -blockbuster material featuring
three outrageous ladies, Eve, Freddy
demand and so will probably are now on their last legs - do look work produced by the Swindon and Delphine de Lancel, whose
have to be requested (still excep- out for these books on our Artists is always first rate. drama is enacted against a majestic
The South West Area Museum background of a French chateau,
REACH YOUR IDEAL WEIGHT AND Council will be staging their wartime Britain, glamorous Holly-
exhibition 'Looking at Flowers' wood and booming Los Angeles -
STAY THERE WITH THE THE from November 26th right total escapism!
CAMBRIDGE DIET through until January 8th next 3. RYBAKOV, ANTOU: CHIL-
Call your Counsellor today: 66m7 brid" year. This exhibition should be DREN OF THE ARBAT (Hutchin-
of interest to the many keen envi-
Rebecca Clifforde (Westle a) son)
ronmentalists amongst you!
DIET
-a novel breaking new ground in
Don't forget the library is now
on Swindon 873201 Soviet literature and indeed sup-
a publicity point for the Wyvem pressed by the Soviet Union for over
41 RRS Theatre, so if you want to know 20 years, this novel presents a mas-
-
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'Fl Feature what is happening at the Wyvern terful and chilling psychological
Fireplaces over the next 3 months then come portrait of Stalin and his reign of
terror.
-riL;'1• along and check the displays.
.. ..PU 2 • I We have just received a com-
Original Designs 4. CLANCY, TOM: THE CARNI-
Free Estimates puter printout of the top 100 most VAL OF THE KREMLIN (Collins)
popular books borrowed from
the library over the last 12 World War III taking on a hunt for a
renegade submarine - K.G.B. thriller!
-- Swindon 617123 months. This is available at the
enquiry desk for you to look at. 5. ERSKINE, BARBARA: KING-

jf jp' AW AW Aff AW Long serving writers are very DOM OF SHADOWS (Michael Jo-
SWINDON GLASS 4 much to the front, Catherine seph)
Cookson, Dick Francis, Agatha The new bestseller from 'Lady of
For the Complete Glass and Christie and Ed McBain. Hay' - an historical blockbuster with
a Scottish flavour.
Glazing Service
Entries for writing 6. RAYNER, CLAIRE: FLANDERS:
* Glazing repairs POPPY CHRONICLES II (Weiden-
* Mirror Wardrobes 4 competition closes field)
* Double Glazing Systems on 5th November Poppy, now 16 years of age joins the
suffragettes and becomes an ambu-
* Aluminium Windows and Patio Doors There are still afewdays left to lance driver on the edge of the horror
* Safety Glass 4 put the thinking caps on and of World War II - rivetting stuff!
* Mirrors enter our Christmas writing
competition. 7. CLEARY, JOHN: NOW AND
* Glass cut to size while you wait
THEN AMEN (Collins)
SWINDON 615262 The Link in association with - a first rate thriller tinged with a
West Swindon's writers group touch of humour - expert writing.
Okus Trading Estate Writers Cramp' and the West
Swindon Library are asking 8. FEIST, RAYMOND E: FAERIE
you to write a story with a TALE (Grafton)
-a mystery novel tinged with horror
Christmas theme. and magic. A work of imagination
* abounding in Celtic magic - spirits,
Raymond S tansfield There are prizes for Over 15's, demons and possession.
8-14's and even 5-7 year olds
. •* * z can win a prize if they paint a 9. HOLT, VICFORIA: THE INDIA
DECORATOR Christmas picture. FAN (Collins)
The evil influence of a peacock
with over 30 years experience. feather fan is the theme of this novel.
For the two older categories
we're asking you to write no You'll either love it or be bored to
Craftsman in Paint and Decor more than 600 words by 5th tears!
November. The winner will be 10. CONDON, RICHARD: PRIZZI'S
SPECIALIST in Paperhanging, Graining, Marble, published in the December GLORY (Michael Joseph)
and Decorative Effects & Finishes. Link. The story of a powerful American
mafia family - all the tantalizing in-
Send your entries to The Link, gredients go without saying - gam-
Telephone: (0793) 874299 13 Castle Dore, Freshbrook, bling, narcotics, extortion, murder,
you'll
Swindon SN5 8PQ. pornography, prostitution
love it!
Good reading.