The ‘What’s New @ Your College Library’ newsletter is emailed to all staff and students each month, highlighting the new books, ebooks/audiobooks and magazines in the Library collection. This month, a new section to the newsletter was introduced - Staff Spotlight, where we ask a member of St Patrick’s staff a few questions about their favourite authors and books, and why they love reading.

Our first Spotlight falls on the wonderful Mrs McGillicuddy (English Teacher and Acting Curriculum Administrator). Read her Q & A below:

What is the first book you remember reading (or being read to you) as a child?
The first book I remember being read to me is A Fish out of Water by Helen Palmer.

What are your favourite book genres?
Other than the Classics (of course), it’s a tie between Mystery and Science Fiction.

Do you stop reading a book if you don't like it, or do you finish every book you start?
This is an interesting one. I have a personal policy of ALWAYS finishing every book I start... eventually. I like to give every text a chance to improve and change my perceptions, and I must say that most of the time it has really been worth it.

Who is your favourite author?
My favourite author is Jane Austen.

Where is your favourite place to read?
My favourite place to read is at home – curled up with a blanket and lots of pillows.

Can you recommend one book you think everyone should read?
A book I recommend is Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None.

Why do you enjoy reading?
I enjoy reading because it teaches me so much about the world, about humanity and the power of language.

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