What should I read next

Not sure what to read next? The library has resources both online and in the library to help you!

The Library Catalogue

You can use the catalogue to search for a title, author, subject, series, or publication date.  You can search through everything the library holds or limit the search to e.g. books or e-lending.

You can also use the catalogue to find similar titles or authors.  These are displayed at the end of an item's record.  If you need help with the catalogue's features, just ask the library staff for assistance!

Ask a librarian

Don’t forget the library staff are here to help and will happily suggest new authors or find items in the subject area of your choice. You can also ask for suggestions through our online enquiries form.  Let us know what you're after, and we'll happily suggest some options.

Broaden your horizons!

If you're getting back into reading, or you're in a bit of a slump, here are some ideas to spark your reading life:

Book Bingo

Download or print the book bingo below and follow the prompts!  These will change seasonally to keep ideas fresh.
Join the chat on your socials - tag us using #RCLBookBingo

Bookish Ambitions

Reading goals are a great way to change reading habits, whether it's the amount you read or if you want to explore more authors or genres.  Here are some ideas to get you started, and there are loads of different challenges on the internet!

• New month, new genre
• Alphabet :  starting with something beginning with A, each new read starts with the next letter of the alphabet
• The Globe : each new read is about a different country, or is written by an author from a different country
• Read a series : find a series and see it through!  Most series are usually a trilogy, but some can keep going!
• Set a target : this could be a number of books per year or month, or simply to read all those in your To Be Read (TBR) pile

Reading secret from the librarians:

Your TBR list is not a to-do list - read what you fancy! If you have to return something before you've had a chance to read it, you can always borrow it again!