Books

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…

Listen up! No matter what you might have heard, listening to audiobooks absolutely counts as reading.The storytelling tradition goes back thousands of years - so listening to stories is far from a new phenomenon. And a child that listens to stories…

During the National Year of Reading, we’re encouraging people to read into their hobbies, passions and interests. If you’re into it, read into it!  In this blog series, we’ll be matching your passions with relevant books from…

Looking to get a headstart on your 2026 reading goals? Or just want to ease back into reading with a short story? This is the list for you.  A quick read can feel like a quick win – it helps to put your reading momentum on the right track. On…

As we find out feet in the new year, many of us are looking for ways to kickstart 2026 and make positive changes in our lives.Whether it’s a new exercise regime, learning a language, or picking up a new skill, the books in our non-fiction…

You read. We counted.The results are in, and we can now reveal the Top 10 most popular books at the Library in 2025....It's a fantastic list, including a smash hit time travel mystery, a book set in 1930s Sark, and a prestigious Booker Prize…

Time travel is one of fiction's most irresistible ideas - the ultimate 'what if?' that lets authors explore the past, rewrite the present, and glimpse the future.Whether it's a grand sci-fi adventure or an intimate story about love, loss, and second…

Watching a horror film this spooky season? You're not alone. Millions of us turn up the terror in October, craving jump scares, hauntings, and ghouls galore.But did you know that some of your favourite horror films were inspired by books? On this…

Roll up, roll up! Read this way! This month, your library card gets you a front-row seat in the big top.On this list we've rounded up 11 great novels that explore the dazzling and dangerous world of circuses, carnivals, and magic.From a runaway who…

Age brings experience, wisdom, and stories worth celebrating. To mark the International Day of the Older Person on 1 October, we're sharing 12 books that shine a positive light on ageing - books that challenge stereotypes and spark conversations…