Books

It's official: having a hobby is good for you. Better health, lower stress, greater happiness - research suggests that hobbies can make a major difference. We've selected 10 books from our collection to inspire you to try something new. Click on…

This weekend marks the official start of spring! With longer days and more sunshine, we can perhaps start to take our reading outside. Whether listening to an audiobook during a walk or settling on a blanket in the park, here are 6 good mood books…

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 now…

Looking for a little bit of love between the covers? We love books about love. Here are Library Assistant Beth’s picks to get your tummy fluttering.   Heartstopper by Alice Oseman Charlie, a highly-strung, openly gay over-thinker, and Nick, a…

The third Monday in January has been dubbed ‘Blue Monday’. Feeling ‘blue’ on this day is understandable and can be down to a number of factors that come together at this time of year. January is a dark month – short days and a lack of…

Our Library Assistant Beth gives her top suggestions for young adult books - to help spark that love of reading for pleasure. Young adult fiction is a category aimed at 12 – 18-year-olds – but did you know that roughly half of its readership are…

Need some Book Bingo inspiration? Our Book Bingo challenge is back for 2022. A great way to mix up your usual reading list, and take you out of your comfort zone, this year’s Book Bingo has nine new categories for you to have a go at. Find out…

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…