The Library Lounge

Welcome to the Library Lounge, where we invite you to sit back and relax as we deliver all your reading, watching and listening news, ideas and reviews to you.

This is the perfect place to hang out with a cuppa and discover something new, thanks to our passionate and compulsively curious team of librarians. We've got the low-down on all the latest releases, the newest of technology and even a few little surprises up our sleeve. With trending reading lists, ample avenues to devour your content, personal librarian services and reviews to initiate you to action, this is the ultimate place to be inspired.

If you're keen to get stared and already know what you're looking for, then jump ahead to search titles instantly on our catalogue, otherwise get browsing below!

What's New

What's New

What better place to start your journey of discovery than right at the start of what's trending now!
Reading Lists

Reading Lists

When it comes to books, we've (almost!) read them all. Dive in to our carefully curated lists here.
Staff Reviews

Staff Reviews

Wondering what to read? Lucky for you we've read it already!
Book Club Hub

Book Club Hub

Are you in a book club or keen to create one? Read on tips, tricks and ideas to expand your social reading circle.
Your Summer Stories

Your Summer Stories

Beach reads and lazy backyard afternoons in the gentle summer breeze. Catch up on the unmissable titles of 2021.
Kids Couch

Kids Couch

Do you have a huge imagination? Here are some ideas to help you find your next big adventure!
Attn: Literary Lovers

Attn: Literary Lovers

Have we got some goodies for you! Here you will find links to swell stuff you didn't even know you were looking for!
Read. Listen. Learn.

Read. Listen. Learn.

How can you be the best version of yourself and stay woke? We've compiled some great resources to inform and inspire.
Your Personal Librarian Service

Your Personal Librarian Service

Why hello and welcome to your personalised reading and viewing recommendation service! We've got just the thing you've been looking for…
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