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Must Read MondayThe Dragon and the Dove is the epic, long-awaited finale to Catherine Doyle’s New York Times bestselling...
19/10/2026

Must Read Monday

The Dragon and the Dove is the epic, long-awaited finale to Catherine Doyle’s New York Times bestselling City of Fantome trilogy, and for fans who have followed Seraphine and Ransom from enemies to lovers across two spellbinding books, this is the conclusion they have been waiting for.

The age of Kings has ended. The age of Saints has risen. Now a self-proclaimed People’s Saint is rallying the realm to his darkest of causes, and Sera’s blazing gift, the power to make saints of others, comes at a terrible personal cost each time she uses it.

Ransom, newly sainted and bound to nightmarish shadows, is on the brink of despair. To save the kingdom, they may have to sacrifice everything, including each other.

Doyle writes with the pace of a thriller and the warmth of someone who genuinely loves her characters, the banter crackles, the stakes are sky-high, and the Irish Examiner called it “a tense, twisting story peppered with Doyle’s signature banter.”

A hugely satisfying finale to one of YA romantasy’s most beloved recent trilogies, from an internationally bestselling Irish author whose books have been published in over twenty-five languages.

Perfect for fans of: Caraval, Kristen Ciccarelli, Holly Black, Sarah J. Maas, YA romantasy, enemies-to-lovers.

📖 The complete City of Fantome trilogy is in stock — find it in our YA and fantasy section.

💬 Are you a romantasy fan? Tell us your favourite series in the comments 👇

Did you know that we have computers available for the public to use?Free for members, and 50p per half an hour for non-m...
13/10/2026

Did you know that we have computers available for the public to use?

Free for members, and 50p per half an hour for non-members, both for use for up to 2 hours. Apply for jobs, book a holiday, browse the internet, send some printing to our printer, and so much more.

If you’re not a member, it’s free to sign up for a library card, all you need is a proof of address and it takes less than 5 minutes to get set up.

*Library public computers must be used responsibly and lawfully; any use for illegal, harmful, fraudulent or otherwise inappropriate purposes is strictly prohibited.*

Must Read Monday - Broken Ghost.Broken Ghost is a haunting, beautifully written departure from J.D. Oswald, better known...
12/10/2026

Must Read Monday - Broken Ghost.

Broken Ghost is a haunting, beautifully written departure from J.D. Oswald, better known as James Oswald, Sunday Times bestselling author of the Inspector McLean crime series, and proof that he can do something entirely different with equal mastery.

Spring, 1985: twelve-year-old Phoebe MacDonald has just lost both parents in a house fire and must leave her beloved Scotland to live with her eccentric uncle and aunt deep in the Welsh woodland.

She is lonely, grieving, and adrift, until she meets Gwyneth, a barefoot girl who wanders the forest alone and seems to exist only within its trees.

Nobody else believes Gwyneth is real. Phoebe knows otherwise. And with Gwyneth’s guidance, she begins to understand that the woods are a place where the line between the living and the dead grows very thin indeed.

Told across two timelines, 1985 and 2023, when an adult Phoebe returns to Wales to bury her aunt, this is a novel about grief, friendship, the magic that sustains us in childhood, and the secrets that outlast us.

Described by the Scottish Daily Mail as “beautifully written, imbued with empathy, spirits and magic” and by Meg Clothier as “mesmerising.” The perfect read for the darker evenings drawing in.

Perfect for fans of: Laura Purcell, The Ghosts of Merry Hall, Susanna Clarke, coming-of-age fiction, folklore and forest magic.

📖 In stock in our fiction section, a quiet, absorbing gem.

💬 Do you have a special place from childhood that felt magical? Tell us in the comments 👇

We are starting something very exciting here at the library. Do you know of anyone, a neighbour, a friend or a fellow pa...
06/10/2026

We are starting something very exciting here at the library.

Do you know of anyone, a neighbour, a friend or a fellow parent at the school gates who could potentially need some assistance in improving their English skills?

Starting later this year, we will be having sessions with one of our fantastic volunteers who will be leading free flowing lessons, where we will be teaching English for everyday situations. From going to the bank, the shops, chatting with teachers and so much more.

Currently we are holding reading assist sessions on Friday’s in the meantime, to help parents read with their kids.

If you want to find out more, let us know!

Must Read Monday - TogetherTogether is the Sunday Times Number One bestselling cookbook from Jamie Oliver that does exac...
05/10/2026

Must Read Monday - Together

Together is the Sunday Times Number One bestselling cookbook from Jamie Oliver that does exactly what it says, it brings people around the table.

Structured not by ingredient or technique but by occasion, each chapter presents a complete shareable meal, from curry nights and garden lunches to autumnal feasts and last-minute gatherings, with menus that can be mostly prepped ahead so you actually get to enjoy the evening alongside your guests.

With 130 recipes and a refreshingly practical approach to entertaining, tips, hacks, get-ahead steps , this is the cookbook for anyone who loves the idea of cooking for a crowd but dreads the reality of it.

The Daily Telegraph called it “easy, achievable and delicious” and the Independent described it as “all about feeding the people you love.” Both are exactly right.

As the nights draw in and the instinct to gather around good food returns, this one belongs in your kitchen.

Perfect for fans of: Jamie Oliver, Nigella Lawson, Ottolenghi, sharing platters, autumn entertaining, stress-free cooking for groups.

📖 In stock in our cookery section — borrow it, bookmark it, and invite people over.

💬 What is your go-to dish when you’re cooking for a crowd? Tell us below 👇

Must Read Monday - Fallen DragonHamilton writes on a scale that is genuinely breathtaking, the world-building is meticul...
28/09/2026

Must Read Monday - Fallen Dragon

Hamilton writes on a scale that is genuinely breathtaking, the world-building is meticulous and immersive, the action sequences are cinematic, and underneath the space opera spectacle is a deeply human story about idealism, disillusionment, and what we owe each other.

At over 800 pages it’s a commitment, but readers consistently describe it as one of those books that makes the world feel slightly smaller and greyer when it’s over.

Perfect for fans of: Iain M. Banks, Alastair Reynolds, Project Hail Mary, epic science fiction, military sci-fi.

📖 Find it in our science fiction section, a proper doorstep of a book, in the best possible way.

💬 Are you a science fiction reader? Tell us your favourite SF novel in the comments, we’re always looking for recommendations too 👇

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