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Adult Author of the Month – Ann Cleeves

Ann Cleeves is a British crime writer and master of the police procedural novel, featuring realistic crime solving, forensics and legal red tape. She has created a host of strong lead characters, from work obsessed DI Vera Stanhope (Vera) to fan favourite DI Jimmy Perez (Shetland). Her novels were always ripe for TV adaptation, and several have become popular long-running TV series.

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Children’s Author of the Month – Liz Pichon

This month we’re stepping into the brilliant world of Liz Pichon, creator of the phenomenally successful Tom Gates series. Her blend of reading and doodling is a big hit with her young fans who just can’t get enough of them! 2025 saw a new direction, with a brand-new, super fun and full colour graphic novel series ‘The Mubbles’...Doodle-tastic!

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World Book Night

This year, the focus is on Quick Reads; short books and great stories by bestselling authors.

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New Adult Focus

Sarah Janet Maas is an American fantasy author known for her series Throne of Glass, A Court of Thorns and Roses, and Crescent City. As of 2024, she has sold more than 75 million copies of her books and her work has been translated into 40 languages.

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World Autism Acceptance Month

World Autism Acceptance Month is an annual recognition of autistic people and seeks to raise awareness of autism.

Books are a great way to help understand different experiences. Our selection of books provide positive role models with lead autistic characters.

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Earth Day

Earth Day is an annual global event celebrated on April 22nd to promote environmental awareness. There are many ways you can get involved and make a difference for our planet on Earth Day and every day. These selections of children's and adult's stories have been put together to inspire a love for nature and wildlife.

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Grow Your Own

Grow your own fruit and veg with the help of these brilliant books.

Transgender day of Visibility

Transgender Day of Visibility is an annual event dedicated to celebrating transgender people, raising awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people, and acknowledging their contributions to society.

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