A great advocate and supporter of libraries, the best-selling writer Ann Cleeves was awarded an OBE in the 2022 New Year Honours List 'for services to Reading and Libraries.' Typically modest, this author of more than 30 novels responded to the nomination by saying, 'I'm delighted that this honour highlights the importance of reading and… Continue reading Ann Cleeves
Ali Archer, Stock Services Technician What is your role and what do you like about it? My job title is Stock Services Technician and I’m based at our Stock Support Services hub in Winchester. Day to day I co-manage the stock services team at Bar End (in Winchester), who ensure that all the behind-the-scenes work… Continue reading Behind the Bookshelves
Poetry comes in all different shapes and sizes. From flowery language mixed with rhyme and rhythm, to plain speaking pages that confess something profound (and everything in between). Discover your favourite kind of poetry with these varied recommendations to get you started.
