Many children are attracted to soft, fluffy things: their favourite blanket, teddy bears, daddy's jumper, touch-and-feel books, the list is endless. They particularly like warm, soft and fluffy and this often means animals. Whether or not you have pets at home, there are plenty of books around to introduce your youngsters to the animal kingdom. This month we have… Continue reading Books with Cats to Share
Congratulations to Ann Cleeves on winning the crime writer award Diamond Dagger! To celebrate this news we have put together 10 great crime fiction books to read! The Nowhere man, Gregg Hurwitz That rare thing, a sequel which is better than the original, The Nowhere Man is a thrilling, pulse-pounding ride for readers and the hero… Continue reading Crime fiction booklist
Take a look at this book list for academic book week! A brief history of time, Stephen Hawking In 1989 Anglia Television joined with Steven Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment, NBC and the Tokyo Broadcasting System to announce production of a 90-minute feature on the life of Stephen Hawking and his book "A Brief History of Time".… Continue reading 10 Books for academic book week
Academic book week is back on January 23rd to January 28th, for its second year! Academic book week provides the opportunity to increase awareness and celebrate the diversity, innovation and influence of academic books throughout history. If you want to get involved with academic book week but you are unsure how, then have a look… Continue reading Academic book week
2nd March marks the 113th birthday of Dr Seuss. In honour of the master of vocabulary himself, here are five reasons why we love Dr Seuss, courtesy of the Children's book review. 1. Great for mastering phonics! A child who is learning to read is learning to connect the sounds that go with letters so that he… Continue reading Why we love Dr Seuss
Get yourself cosy with a good book this Valentine's, whether it's a classic old fashioned romance, or a tale of unrequited love, they are sure to be great company. A cup of tea and a blanket are optional, but we find they enhance the experience! Here are some of our best books of 2016 to… Continue reading Cosy up with a good book
We're looking for book groups to review our chosen title live on air on Friday 3 February! Fancy joining a book club without having to dash around to meetings? Want to take part in a book club from the comfort of your home? There is a way! With Radio Reads, Radio Solent’s book club, you can… Continue reading Radio Reads – January 2017
Looking for ideas to keep the children entertained this half term? The weather is looking dismal and the frost is starting to creep in, but don’t panic! Hampshire Libraries are here for you, and the best thing about bringing them down to the library? There is so much for the adults to do too! Pop… Continue reading Half Term with Hampshire Libraries
To celebrate LGBT month, we've put together 10 books that are a must read! The art of being normal, Lisa Williamson David is funny and quirky and has always felt different from other people - but he also has a huge secret that only his two best friends know. Ever since he can remember, he… Continue reading 10 Books to read for LGBT month
What is LGBT? It stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender and in February, the United Kingdom are celebrating LGBT History Month! This year LGBT History Month is focusing on citizenship, PSHE and Law. Get involved and celebrate LGBT history month by; Participating in an event, whether that be taking a trip to a National… Continue reading LGBT History Month
