Books

The results are in! And we can now reveal the most popular books at the Library in 2024...It's a fantastic list, including the new novels from big-name authors David Nicholls and John Boyne, an award-winning retelling of David Copperfield, enduring…

Listen up! We've run the numbers, and can now reveal the most popular audiobooks on the Library's BorrowBox app in 2024.It turns out you've all turned to crime - listening to crime fiction, that is. Yes, it's a crime-heavy Top 10, with every single…

'Tis the season for reading!Get in the Christmas spirit with these 12 festive book picks. Whether you're in the mood for a New York romance, a charming mystery, or simply something to make you smile, these uplifting reads are packed with all the…

National Grief Awareness Week is dedicated to raising awareness about grief and providing support to those who are grieving. The Good Grief Trust provides a wide range of helpful information to foster a better understanding of the grieving process…

Fan of the Cormoran Strike novels? Eagerly waiting for the next one?The series by J.K. Rowling, written under the pen name Robert Galbraith, has been one of the biggest hits of recent years. The eighth book – The Hallmarked Man – will be of…

Reading is great anytime of year. But it takes on an extra level of cosy in the autumn. As the nights draw in, grab a blanket and settle down with a good book. Bonus points for a roaring fire and fluffy socks. We've gathered 12 cosy reads perfect…

It was a dark and stormy night. In the shadows of the Library, something was stirring. Nine terrifying tales were summoned from the shelves...Get in the Halloween spirit with a book that will send shivers down your spine. From folklore and ghost…

Banned Books Week: 22-28 September 2024When we talk about books being banned, you might think we’re talking about history. You might think of totalitarian regimes, or remote controversies from the Victorian age. But censorship and book banning are…

Much great art is about romantic love, but friendship is at the heart of many classic novels, too. From Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn, to Frodo Baggins and Samwise Gamgee, some of the most memorable and moving relationships in literature are those…

Jane Eyre. Oliver Twist. Harry Potter. Mrs Dalloway. There's a reason so many great books have character names in the title - it sparks our innate curiosity about people, and drives us to want to delve into the lives of others.On this list we've…