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Browse the latest books for adults and top picks from our staff. From new releases to cult classics, all books are available to borrow for free on our catalogue.

New non-fiction books for June 2026

Looking for something new to read? Browse our non-fiction picks for June! Includes books about George Michael, the evolution of humans, tasty recipes and more. Want more suggested books? Take a look at our recommendations.A British Childhood: How Our Children Live Now...

Dungeon Crawler Carl series by Matt Dinniman

Explore the New York Times bestselling LitRPG series Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman! Check out these explosive sci-fi books, all available to borrow on our catalogue. Want more suggested books? Take a look at our recommendations.Dungeon Crawler Carl Book 1 You...

Brandon Library Staff Picks: Death in East Anglia

The team at Brandon Library share some of their favourite crime and thriller mysteries, all set here in East Anglia! Browse our staff recommendations and pick up a copy from your local library. Want more suggested books? Take a look at our recommendations.Death on...

Orwell Prize for Political Fiction 2026 Finalists

The Orwell Prizes have announced their finalists for the 2026 Political Fiction book prize! Take a look at these shortlisted titles, available with your library card. Want more suggested books? Take a look at our recommendations.A Private Man Stephanie Sy-Quia Rome,...

Haverhill Library Staff Picks: Inspired by Greek Myths

The team at Haverhill Library share some of their favourite novels inspired by Greek myths! Browse our staff recommendations and pick up a copy from your local library. Includes titles by Madeline Miller, Pat Barker and Margaret Atwood. Want more suggested books? Take...

Queer sports romances for Pride 2026

Take a look at our recommended queer sports romances to celebrate Pride 2026 - perfect for fans of the show Heated Rivalry! All these books and more are available for free with your library card. Want more suggested books? Take a look at our recommendations.First to...

New Pride 2026 book releases for adults

Take a look at these brand-new fiction books for adults to celebrate Pride 2026! All these books and more are available for free with your library card. Want more suggested books? Take a look at our recommendations.Chosen Family Madeleine Gray Nell has accepted, at...

Woodbridge Library Staff Picks: Captivating Historical Reads

The team at Woodbridge Library share some of their favourite historical reads! Browse our staff picks and pick up a copy from your local library. Want more suggested books? Take a look at our recommendations or explore more of the National Year of Reading campaign.The...

New fiction books for May 2026

Looking for something new to read? Browse our fiction picks for May! Includes books Eve Chase, Douglas Stuart, Alison Weir and many more. Want more suggested books? Take a look at our recommendations.The Secret Thread Eve Chase Mimi Mott, celebrated designer and...

New audiobooks for May 2026

Treat your ears with these brand-new audiobooks on our BorrowBox service, free to listen to with your library card! Includes titles by Anthony Horowitz, Caro Claire Burke, Emma Gannon and more. New to BorrowBox? Find out how to get started.New audiobooksA Deadly...

New non-fiction books for May 2026

Looking for something new to read? Browse our non-fiction picks for May! Includes heart-wrenching memoirs, biographies of famous figures, and many more. Want more suggested books? Take a look at our recommendations.This is Also a Love Story: Searching for Good in a...

New eBooks for May 2026

Take a look at these brand-new eBooks on Libby, free to read with your library card! Includes titles by Uketsu, Essie Fox, Yann Martel and more. New to Libby? Find out how to get started or check out our other eLibrary recommendations.Strange Buildings Uketsu Eleven...