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National Poetry Day is the biggest celebration of poetry the UK has to offer, and in honour of this occasion we've put together a list of ten poetry books and collections. This compilation ranges from Coleridge’s Rime of the Ancient Mariner to…

To celebrate the tenth anniversary of Channel Islands Pride in Guernsey, we have put together a collection of LGBTQ+ Reads which we hope will capture your attention. From romantic historical fiction to moving portrayals of identity, this list has…

The Summer Reading Challenge is not just  for kids - adults can join in too!We challenge you to read three books that link to the theme ‘Read to the Beat’. They can be fiction, non-fiction, eBooks or audiobooks.Collect a Summer Reading…

Six months into the National Year of Reading, new research has shown a welcome rise in children's reading across the UK. For the first time in five years, the National Literacy Trust has reported an increase in reading for pleasure and daily reading…

Libraries: the home of books. And the inspiration for some great books of their own! To celebrate Discover Your Library Day - a campaign by The Reading Agency to shine a light on the vital role of public libraries - here's our list of 10 great books…

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a chance to start conversations, challenge stigma, and reflect on the importance of wellbeing. To mark the occasion, we've picked out nine new books that explore mental health - from earnest memoirs to the…

There are a few months left to complete our 2026 Book Bingo challenge!This is a great way to read outside your comfort zone, with new categories and great prizes from St Pierre Park Hotel, the OGH and local kiosk Mylk.If you’re struggling with…

Florals? For Spring? Groundbreaking.It’s the Spring equinox, marking equal hours of night and day and the start of longer, sunnier days.As flowers start to bloom and everything gets a bit greener, we’ve picked a bunch of our brightest floral…