Books

We've kept track of what's down with the kids...Animal main characters were a big hit this year. Sharks, bunnies, dogs and Zogs, this list is a menagerie of creatures real and imaginary.Join us as we share the top 10 most borrowed Children's books…

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…

The whirr of the coffee machine. The hum of conversation. A wisp of steam rising gently from the cup in your hand. Is there anything cosier than a café in the autumn?Sprinkle in some charming characters, a dash of intrigue, and a generous spoonful…

How do devices affect young people’s wellbeing? What’s the right age for a child to get their first smartphone? How much screen time is too much - and how can parents set healthy boundaries?These are important questions that are provoking…

Starting a business is exciting – but it comes with plenty of challenges, and it can be hard to know where to begin. That’s why we’re delighted to launch a brand-new collection of business books, curated in partnership with the Digital…

Enter a realm of swords and soulmates - where the magic of fantasy meets the passion of romance.These stories take readers to imaginary worlds where love and adventure are equally high stakes - and they've been topping charts around the globe.Not…