Books

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…

Have you always wanted to start a book club?Book clubs and reading groups are a great way to start reading more regularly and more widely, and a great way to make new friends, too. We run several reading groups at the Library, but if you want to…

Looking for your next great read? Look no further. Our trusty Library staff are on hand to share what they're reading at the moment.    Jackie Burgess - Community & Outreach Librarian A Man Called Ove by Fredrick Backman "I really enjoyed this…

There’s nothing quite like head-over-heels young love.Here are our favourite Young Adult love stories: Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon My disease is as rare as it is famous. It’s a form of Severe Combined Immunodeficiency, but basically…