Books

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…

The Island Games are about to get underway in Guernsey, welcoming sportspeople from 24 islands. With 204 events across 14 different sports, there's lots to see and plenty to cheer for!The Library is the home of stories, so what better way to…

If you like your murder mysteries on the less gruesome side, you’re not alone. Richard Osman’s Thursday Murder Club series, about a group of talented, crime-solving residents in a sleepy retirement village, has proved hugely popular with the…

Graphic novels are sometimes dismissed as being just for younger readers, but that's not the case.Graphic novels are a format, not a genre, and can be non-fiction as well as fiction. So much more than just superheroes and Snoopy, graphic novels win…