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15/10/2026

As the evenings draw in and the nights get longer, why not while away the time with a ‘Cozy Crime’ read! See the display in the Library, featuring well know crime writers, such as Richard Osman, Agatha Christie, PD James, Anthony Horowitz, Janice Halley and Mick Herron. So come and choose a book and lose yourself in a good crime novel - all books available to loan and plenty more to choose from on the shelves.

To encourage reading we have a display in the library of a selection of ‘Quick Reads’ - short books and great stories by...
08/10/2026

To encourage reading we have a display in the library of a selection of ‘Quick Reads’ - short books and great stories by bestselling authors. The story telling and adult-focused content is written in an accessible and easy to read style by the most popular authors in the UK, helping to build reading confidence and the joys and benefits of reading.

01/10/2026

Happy National Poetry Day from St Andrew’s Study Centre! Marking the day with a display of posters and poetry, with the running theme of ‘wonder’, to encourage people to look closely at the world, celebrate curiosity and to find inspiration in everyday things.

This week’s ‘Word of the Week’ means the official power or right of a person or group in authority to forbid or stop a ...
30/09/2026

This week’s ‘Word of the Week’ means the official power or right of a person or group in authority to forbid or stop a decision or proposal - or an official action to stop it becoming law. The word ‘veto’ comes from the Latin “I forbid’ and its usage can be traced back to the 16th century.

Our ‘Book of the Week, ‘The Eights’ written by Joanna Miller, is an historical novel following the first women to study ...
30/09/2026

Our ‘Book of the Week, ‘The Eights’ written by Joanna Miller, is an historical novel following the first women to study at Oxford University. It is a story about women’s rights, freedom, love and experience, in a place caught between tradition and change and follows the friendships between four women in the 1920s.

Highlighting two new recommended bestsellers now in the Library. ‘Heart the Lover’ by Lily King, shortlisted for the Wom...
24/09/2026

Highlighting two new recommended bestsellers now in the Library. ‘Heart the Lover’ by Lily King, shortlisted for the Women’s Prize for Fiction 2026, is a touching and thoughtful love story dealing with mortality. To lighten the mood, ‘My Legendary Girlfriend’ by Mike Gayle is full of hilarious scenarios and acute observations, following the protagonist’s love life along the way!

23/09/2026

Marking European Day of Languages 2026 with a display in the Library featuring a selection of language books, both fiction and non-fiction. This year’s theme is ‘Languages Unite’ highlighting the unique role that languages play in bringing people together and building bridges across cultures. Join in the festivities that will be taking place in the College and elsewhere to celebrate this occasion.

New psychological thrillers now available to loan in the Library. ‘Fair Play’ by Louise Hegarty is a genre-splicing debu...
23/09/2026

New psychological thrillers now available to loan in the Library. ‘Fair Play’ by Louise Hegarty is a genre-splicing debut novel - a murder mystery with a little bit more . . . ‘The Surf House’ by Lucy Clarke is a gripping crime thriller, with menacing twists and turns around every corner! Plenty more thrillers available on the shelves, so come and have a browse.

The brand new, feel good adventure story by Jonas Jonasson is this week’s ‘Book of the Week’. Full of sharp humour, absu...
23/09/2026

The brand new, feel good adventure story by Jonas Jonasson is this week’s ‘Book of the Week’. Full of sharp humour, absurd twists and memorable characters, this fast moving, historical novel is well worth a read.

17/09/2026

Six new Issue books now available to loan in the Library. Both in printed copies and online, these Issue Series are for Secondary school students and excellent for research projects. Through trusted newspapers, journals and government reports, these books help to encourage balanced understanding, critical thinking and classroom debating on a huge and diverse range of topics.

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