Books

It’s back! The Great British Bake Off returns to our screens this week, with 12 new contestants entering the bunting-clad tent this Tuesday. In honour of the show's return, we’ve put together a selection of great baking books. Whether you’re a…

To celebrate Pride Month we asked Liberate's Ellie Jones to share this guest blog about LGBTQ fiction and why we should all be reading more of it.  Hi Ellie, why don’t you introduce yourself? I’m Ellie and I'm the CEO of Liberate here in…

Happy new year! Made any resolutions? For many people, the start of a new year can kickstart some new, healthier habits - the top new year's resolutions in the UK are 'To eat healthier' and 'To exercise more'. You may know about our range…

Memories from our school days of struggling through classic works of literature might make us reluctant to re-read them as adults. All that analysis can suck out the pleasure of reading the book. But, says our Fiction Librarian Tracey Woosley…

We'd like to wish all our LGBTQ readers a very happy Channel Islands Pride!Here are 9 novels that you might like to read in celebration:   Tales of the City by Armistead Maupin San Francisco, 1976. A naïve young secretary, fresh out of Cleveland…

Ever been reading a novel and had a sneaking suspicion that you might not be getting the full story? That things might seem very different from another character's point of view? After all, we all see life through our own eyes, with our own opinions…

Library Assistant Beth Brown shares the joys of shared reading Remember at school when everyone would sit in a circle and you'd take turns reading a story together? That is shared reading, and it doesn't only happen in the classroom - there's a…

Not sure what to read next? Have no fear, our trusty library staff are here with some recommendations from what they're reading at the moment.   Tiffany Woosley, Collections Lead (Children & Young People's Team)Us by David Nicholls Perhaps…

Librarian Tracey Woosley discusses the secrets of a successful book-to-film adaptation. Here at the Library it’s obvious we love our books, but we're no less keen on a good film, so it’s always a bonus when one of our favourite books is adapted…

What sound does a camel make?And other useful things to know when reading to toddlersOutreach Librarian Emily Pailing shares her top tips to help you make the most of story time at home. Children of all ages, from as young as a few weeks old, love…