Books

With Storm Ciarán on the way, we’ve been looking through our collection for books inspired by extreme weather. From a murder in a blizzard, to a romance in a hurricane, here’s 12 stormy stories to read while you wait for the skies to clear…

From gothic romance and dark folklore to creepy covens and supernatural fantasy – witchcraft is as popular as ever in contemporary fiction.We’ve picked 9 weird and wonderful books exploring magic and witchcraft to see you through spooky season…

Library Assistant Hannah is passionate about books and reading. In the latest blog in the series, Hannah chats to writer Catherine Walsh. Walsh was born and raised in Ireland and is the author of feel-good romantic comedies. With 4 novels already…

Libraries Week takes place every October, showcasing all the creative, innovative, and diverse activities that UK libraries have to offer.It’s about discovering the range of things you can do at your library, from play and learning for children…

To celebrate Channel Islands Pride 2023 this weekend we've picked 5 of our favourite reads. You can find these in the Library - click the links to reserve a copy.Not sure how to access ebooks and audiobooks for free with your Library card? Click…

Cartophile (noun, kɑːtəˌfaɪl) Someone who loves maps.A map inside the pages of a book can sometimes mean a whole new world awaits. Maps can help us figure out the locations of a plot or help readers get a feel for a country they might not be…

Library Assistant Hannah is passionate about books and reading. In the fifth of our blog series, Hannah chats to writer SJ Watson. Watson is an English writer whose debut novel Before I Go To Sleep became an international success and has now sold…

Books have the power to transport us to different places, with travel books providing the perfect way to get away without ever having to pack your bags! We've gathered some of our favourite travel books about inspiring and strong-spirited…

Autobiographies invite us into the lives of others. We learn about their experiences, their unique stories and discover their challenges or successes. We've gathered 8 autobiographies read by the writers themselves, providing listening that's…

Did you know? Reading for pleasure has many proven benefits for your health and well-being, including lower stress levels, higher self-esteem and better sleep.And most importantly, it just makes you feel good!A few years ago, our wonderful…