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Little Library Marshside : Little Book Share Little Free Library for the local community to borrow books - Read, Return, Repeat. Book donations welcome (Book Drop Box next to Library).

Reserve books from stock for collection. Join our Book Clubs: Little Library Marshside & Book Club Southport Set your sat nav for PR9 9XP. Park on Slaidburn Crescent behind The Marsh Harrier. Use the pedestrian shortcut onto the estate. The little library is on your left. (Parking here is easier to find, easier to park, easier to turn around).

Good morning, everyone! ☀️📚 We’ve got a little bit of everything in today’s stack, from magical fantasy and gripping thr...
19/10/2026

Good morning, everyone! ☀️📚 We’ve got a little bit of everything in today’s stack, from magical fantasy and gripping thrillers to romance, family drama and a laugh or two!

📚 Book of the Day is … The Wicked King – Holly Black 👑
Jude is determined to hold on to her power in the dangerous world of Faerie, but betrayal, court intrigue and complicated feelings threaten everything. Perfect for fantasy fans!

📖 Also in today’s stack:

🏠 Under Her Roof – A.A. Chaudhuri: A cheap room in a beautiful house seems too good to be true — until its dark secrets begin to emerge.

🔍 The Threlkeld Theory – Rebecca Tope: A mystery for readers who love crime, secrets and a puzzle to unravel.

🕵️ The Temptation of Forgiveness – Donna Leon: Commissario Brunetti investigates a case that raises difficult questions about justice and morality.

🔥 Cross Fire – James Patterson: Detective Alex Cross faces a deadly sniper and a dangerous enemy who threatens his family.

🌸 A Rose Petal Summer – Katie Fforde: A heartwarming story of romance, new beginnings and finding happiness.

🎭 The Little Theatre by the Sea – Rosanna Ley: A trip to sunny Sardinia brings a young designer an unexpected opportunity and the chance for a new start.

💕 Point of Retreat – Colleen Hoover: Will and Layken face new challenges as they try to build their future together.

💎 For Richer for Poorer – Danielle Steel: A successful fashion designer fights to save her business while navigating the complicated lives of her family.

🏎️ Crash Into You – Simone Soltani: A Formula 1 romance full of attraction, rivalry and unexpected complications.

😂 TV: Big Adventures on the Small Screen – Peter Kay: The comedian shares funny stories and memories from his life in television.

Which one would you choose? 📚

Read | Return | Repeat

Have a lovely day x

18/10/2026

📚 Today’s Children’s Library Book Stack! 💛 We’ve got a lovely mix of books for our younger readers today, with something for all sorts of tastes!

🐉 The Flying Horse – a magical adventure for little dreamers who love a bit of fantasy.

🦸 Superpoop Needs a Number Two – everyone’s favourite pooperhero is back, facing another messy mission! This one is definitely for readers who love a bit of toilet humour. 😂

🐢 I Am Very Brave – a lovely story about finding your courage and believing in yourself.

🧚 Beauty and the Beast – a classic fairy tale filled with enchantment, a mysterious castle and a beast who might not be quite what he seems.

📖 365 Stories and Rhymes – a whole year of stories and rhymes to enjoy together. Perfect for bedtime or a little daily reading ritual.

😇 Busy Angel – a gentle story for little readers to enjoy.

Plus we’ve got Claude on Holiday, Ben 10 and plenty more adventures waiting on the shelves!

Whether your little reader loves magic, superheroes, giggles or a good old-fashioned fairy tale, pop down and see what takes their fancy. 💛

And remember, borrowing is free! Choose a book, enjoy it at home, then bring it back for another reader to enjoy.

Read | Return | Repeat 📚

Have a lovely day x

Hi everyone! 😊 We’ve got a brilliant stack of books for your Sunday reading, packed with crime, suspense and twists to k...
18/10/2026

Hi everyone! 😊 We’ve got a brilliant stack of books for your Sunday reading, packed with crime, suspense and twists to keep you turning the pages!

📚 Book of the Day is … We Solve Murders – Richard Osman
Meet a retired police officer and his daughter-in-law, a private security officer, who team up to solve a murder. Soon they’re caught up in an international adventure involving a killer, a race around the world and plenty of Osman’s trademark humour! 🔍

📖 Also in today’s stack:

🌊 I’ll Keep You Safe – Peter May: A gripping mystery set against the rugged beauty of the Scottish islands.

❄️ The Drift – C.J. Tudor: Three people face terrifying situations in a snowbound world where survival is everything.

🏠 The Housemaid’s Secret – Freida McFadden: A new job brings hidden secrets and danger in this twisty psychological thriller.

⏳ 12 Months to Live – James Patterson: A detective facing a personal battle takes on a dangerous case.

🔎 The House of the Dead – Peter James: A chilling mystery with secrets that refuse to stay buried.

🚔 Wrongful Death – Lynda La Plante: A tense crime investigation where the truth is far from simple.

🎭 My Name is Daphne Fairfax – Arthur Smith: A witty, unusual and entertaining read with plenty of character.

Which one would you pick up first? 📚

Read | Return | Repeat

Have a lovely day x

17/10/2026

THE CAKE CUPBOARD IS OPEN!

We are absolutely full to the brim today with lots of homemade goodies! Whether you’re gluten-free, dairy-free or neither, we’ve got something for everyone!

GLUTEN-FREE & DAIRY-FREE – BOTTOM SHELF (WHITE LABELS)

* Cherry B
* Old School Cake
* Halloween Vanilla Cake
* Butterfly Vanilla Cake
* Lemon Drizzle Cake

CONTAINS GLUTEN – TOP TWO SHELVES (PINK LABELS)

* Crunchy Rocks Chocolate Chip Cookies
* Kinder Bueno Shortbread Slices
* Lemon Drizzle Granola Bars
* Cherry B
* Raspberry & Almond Cake
* Raspberry & Coconut Cake
* Salted Caramel & Biscoff Cake
* Curry & Mango Sausage Rolls

Everything is individually labelled and priced, so please check the labels for allergens.

30 Eamont Avenue, PR9 9YU
Money in the black box next to the cake cupboard, please.

And here comes the bit where I sound like a broken record again… I know, I know, it’s getting boring now! But if anyone could spare two seconds to share this post, we really would appreciate it. I literally am sick of saying it myself now, so I am really sorry to ask ! but it honestly doesn’t half help !

Thank you, as always, for keeping our little cake cupboard going. We really do appreciate every purchase, every share and everyone who continues to support us.

Have a lovely Saturday!

Good morning, everyone! ☀️ It’s a bright, crispy Saturday, perfect for a little book browsing! We’ve got a brilliant mix...
17/10/2026

Good morning, everyone! ☀️ It’s a bright, crispy Saturday, perfect for a little book browsing! We’ve got a brilliant mix today, from gripping crime and thrillers to romance, comedy and some thought-provoking fiction. What will take your fancy?

📚 Book of the Day is… Intermezzo – Sally Rooney 💙
Two brothers deal with grief in very different ways, navigating complicated relationships, love and family. An emotionally rich novel about the messy business of being human.

📖 The rest of today’s stack

🔪 Until Death – Alex Khan
A gripping crime thriller where danger, secrets and the search for justice collide.

💔 Lost Cause – Rachel Lynch
A tense crime novel featuring a difficult investigation and secrets that refuse to stay buried.

🔍 The Vault – Peter Lovesey
Detective Peter Diamond investigates a puzzling case in this clever British crime mystery.

🚔 Cold Shoulder – Lynda La Plante
A tough, determined detective takes on a case where the truth is far from straightforward.

🌿 My Outdoor Life – Ray Mears
The survival expert shares stories from a lifetime spent exploring and learning from the natural world.

💕 Here’s Looking at You – Mhairi McFarlane
A funny, heartfelt romantic comedy about love, confidence and discovering that life rarely goes to plan.

💍 After I Do – Taylor Jenkins Reid
When a marriage reaches breaking point, a couple take time apart to discover whether their love can survive.

💛 The Intimacy Experiment – Rosie Danan
A former adult-film star turned entrepreneur teams up with a rabbi to create a modern course on intimacy — with unexpected sparks!

📚 A few more from the shelves:

Our Beautiful Mess – Adele Parks
Strange Sally Diamond – Liz Nugent
Those People Next Door – Kia Abdullah
A Killer of Influence – J.D. Kirk
Falling in Love – Donna Leon
The Reunion – M.J. Arlidge & Steph Broadribb
Nemesis – Gregg Hurwitz
The Woman in the Window – A.J. Finn
The 8th Confession – James Patterson
An Italian Girl in Brooklyn – Santa Montefiore
Finding Cinderella – Colleen Hoover
A​strid Parker Doesn’t Fail – Ashley Herring Blake
Fake It ’Til You Make It – Laura Carter
Beartown – Fredrik Backman
Easily Distracted – Steve Coogan

Which one would you pick up on this crispy Saturday? Tell us below! 📚

Read | Return | Repeat

Have a lovely day x

📚 Your weekend reads are here 🎉🌟Book of the Day: The Visitor – Lee ChildTwo former army high-flyers are found dead, and ...
16/10/2026

📚 Your weekend reads are here 🎉

🌟Book of the Day: The Visitor – Lee Child
Two former army high-flyers are found dead, and Jack Reacher is drawn into a chilling investigation. Can he uncover the truth before the killer strikes again? 🔍

📖 The rest of today’s selection

🪟 The Woman in the Window – A.J. Finn
Anna spends her days watching her neighbours — until she sees something that makes her question everything. A twisty psychological thriller.

🔥 Firewatching – Russ Thomas
A dark crime thriller packed with secrets, suspicion and a detective trying to get to the truth.

🌊 The Girl on the Cliff – Lucinda Riley
A chance meeting on the Irish coast uncovers a family mystery spanning generations, with love and heartbreak woven through the past.

💙 Blue Sisters – Coco Mellors
Three sisters come together after the death of their fourth sister, each struggling with grief, complicated relationships and their own challenges.

🇮🇹 An Italian Girl in Brooklyn – Santa Montefiore
A sweeping story of first love, family secrets and wartime Italy, following one woman’s journey from the past to a new life in America.

🏒 Beartown – Fredrik Backman
In a small town where ice hockey means everything, a shocking event divides the community and tests the meaning of loyalty.

🚌 Last Days of the Bus Club – Chris Stewart
A travel tale from the author of Driving Over Lemons, full of adventures and reflections on life beyond the ordinary.

💕 This Girl – Colleen Hoover
Layken and Will’s love story continues as they look back on their relationship and the challenges they’ve faced together.

✨ In Five Years – Rebecca Serle
Dannie has her future perfectly planned — until she experiences a vivid glimpse of a life she never expected. A moving story about love, friendship and fate.

😂 Easily Distracted – Steve Coogan
A candid and funny memoir from the comedian and actor, sharing stories from his life and career.

Which one would you pick up first? Let us know in the comments! 📚

Read | Return | Repeat

Have a lovely day x

15/10/2026

🐉📚 It’s Weekend Lit, and we have a Dragon-sized Book of the Day! 📚🐉

Today’s pick is Dragon Mountain by Katie and Kevin Tsang — and if you’ve got a young reader who loves dragons, magic and epic adventures, this could be right up their street!

🐲 A little introduction to the series…

Dragon Mountain is the first book in the Dragon Realm series. When 12-year-old Billy Chan is sent to a summer camp in China, he’s not expecting much excitement. But then he and his new friends discover four powerful warrior dragons trapped inside a mountain!

Before long, they’re caught up in an adventure involving ancient secrets, dangerous enemies and a race to save both the human and dragon worlds. No pressure, then! 😂🐉

There are five books in the main series, so if you get hooked, there’s plenty more dragon-filled adventure to enjoy! 📚✨

And that’s not all in today’s stack! We’ve also got Super Narwhal and Jelly Jolt, Horrible Histories: The Smashing Saxons, The Peculiars, Dork Diaries, Beast Quest and lots more.

📚 Come and browse the Little Library and choose your next adventure! There’s something for all sorts of readers, and borrowing is free.

Who knows — you might leave with a dragon-sized reading list! 😂

Read | Return | Repeat 💛

Have a lovely day x

Morning everyone! 📚 What a cracking selection we have for you today, with gripping thrillers, crime, romance and some lo...
15/10/2026

Morning everyone! 📚 What a cracking selection we have for you today, with gripping thrillers, crime, romance and some lovely feel-good reads. There’s something for every reading mood in this little stack!

📖 Book of the Day is… N​emesis – Gregg Hurwitz
Evan Smoak is a former government assassin who lives by a strict code. But when his closest friend appears to betray him, a deadly conflict begins. Packed with danger, action and twists! 🔥

📚 Also in today’s stack:

🎧 Listen to Me – Tess Gerritsen
A gripping crime thriller featuring detective Jane Rizzoli and medical examiner Maura Isles.

🚢 Distress Signals – Catherine Ryan Howard
When her boyfriend disappears during a cruise, Sarah is determined to discover what happened.

💎 Strange Sally Diamond – Liz Nugent
An unusual woman finds herself at the centre of a disturbing mystery after her father dies.

❤️ The Boyfriend – Freida McFadden
A woman thinks she’s found the perfect man, but appearances can be dangerously deceiving.

❄️ The Dead of Winter – Stuart MacBride
A chilling thriller where the coldest season brings its own deadly dangers.

🎵 Caedmon’s Song – Peter Robinson
A dark, unsettling crime novel exploring the devastating consequences of a terrible crime.

💗 Fake It ’Til You Make It – Laura Carter
A fun, feel-good read about appearances, ambitions and the complications of pretending.

🏡 The Cornish Village School – Kitty Wilson
A heartwarming story of village life, relationships and new beginnings.

🚐 The Road Trip – Beth O’Leary
Two exes are thrown together on a journey, making for an awkward and entertaining adventure.

🌻 Afternoon Tea at the Sunflower Café – Milly Johnson
A feel-good story full of friendship, romance and the possibility of a fresh start.

🔍 The 8th Confession – James Patterson
The Women’s Murder Club investigates a series of unsettling cases in San Francisco.

Which one would you choose today? Let us know below! 📚

Read | Return | Repeat

Have a lovely day x

📚☕ Today’s book stack is here! We’ve got psychological suspense, romance, laughs and a little nostalgia in today’s selec...
14/10/2026

📚☕ Today’s book stack is here! We’ve got psychological suspense, romance, laughs and a little nostalgia in today’s selection. Something for every reading mood! ❤️

📖 Book of the Day is… Let Me Lie – Clare Mackintosh 🔍
Anna’s parents both died in what police believe were suicides. But Anna isn’t convinced, and as she starts digging into their past, she discovers that the truth could put her own family in danger. A twisty psychological thriller that will keep you guessing!

📚 Today’s additions:

💙 Astrid Parker Doesn’t Fail – Ashley Herring Blake
An interior designer takes on a renovation challenge and finds unexpected sparks with the woman in charge.

💕 Finding Cinderella – Colleen Hoover
A chance encounter leads to a promise of love, but can a fairytale romance survive real life?

👶 Confessions of a First-Time Mum – Poppy Dolan
A funny, relatable look at the highs, lows and surprises of becoming a mum.

😂 Dispatches from the Sofa – Frank Skinner
A collection of witty observations and musings from the comedian’s life.

🌸 Evening Class – Maeve Binchy
A group of adults in Dublin sign up for Italian lessons, discovering friendship, romance and new possibilities along the way.

Which one would you choose? 📚

Read | Return | Repeat

Have a lovely day x

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