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Books for Adults
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.
The Crime Writers Association Daggers 2025 Winners
The winners of the Crime Writers’ Association Daggers for 2025 have been revealed! The Dagger’s celebrate the best in crime writing across all genres through a wide variety of categories. Take a look at these crime novels, available to borrow with your library...
Books on the menopause
Our selection of non-fiction books to help you understand the perimenopause and menopause, and manage your symptoms. All free to borrow with your library card.The Menopause Manifesto Dr Jen Gunter Menopause is puberty in reverse - a transition from one biological...
New non-fiction books for July 2025
Take a look at our non-fiction picks for July! Includes books about living with adult ADHD, tasty recipes, and nature books. All of these books and more are available to borrow for free with your library card.The Parallel Path: Love, Grit and Walking the North Jenn...
New fiction books for July 2025
Looking for something new to read? Browse our fiction picks for July! Includes books by Shari Lapena, Ben Aaronovitch, Kate Sawyer and more. All of these books and more are available to borrow for free with your library card.Don't Let Him In Lisa Jewell He's the...
Books on bullying for parents and teachers
Non-fiction titles to help parents, teachers and guardians to identify signs of bullying and help tackle and prevent it.Bully-Proof Kids Stella O'Malley We can’t always be there to protect our kids as they make their way in the world. What we can do is equip them with...
Books on Understanding Teens
Things They Don't Want You to Know Ben Brooks Things They Don't Want You To Know is a look at modern life through the eyes of a teenager, by someone who recently graduated from that club. Along the way, Brooks takes readers on a tour of the websites that most...
Non-fiction adult books on bereavement
Browse our non-fiction titles to help adults learn about bereavement and how to live your life again after the loss of a loved one. See our other books on bereavement for all ages.Navigating Loss: Wisdom and Self-Care for Times of Grief Heather Stang With these...
Books on suicide
Our recommended books about the affects of suicide, and how you can help your loved ones through difficult times. Reach out if you need help: Call Samaritans on 116 123 Text SHOUT to 85258 For more information, visit the Samaritans website.Never Let Go: How to Parent...
Reading Well for Dementia
Reading Well for dementia recommends helpful reading for people living with dementia. The booklist provides reliable information, advice and support as well as personal stories and age-appropriate books for children. All these books from The Reading Agency are...
Reading Well for Families
Reading Well for Families recommends reading to support parents and carers to look after their wellbeing in pregnancy and the early years (from conception to aged two). Some of the recommended books provide information and advice; there are also personal stories,...
Reading Well for Mental Health
Reading Well for mental health provides helpful information and support for managing common mental health conditions, or dealing with difficult feelings and experiences. All these books from The Reading Agency are available to borrow with your library...