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A Brief History of Audiobooks
Hi I’m Will. I’m a member of the Bloodhounds Book Group. I work in disability advocacy and am lucky enough to be able to both proof and review books and audiobooks. This is a brief overview of the history of audiobooks and their place in society. Audiobooks are incredibly important to me personally. But also…
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From the Scrapbooks
For around 30 years between 1964 and the 1990s, Bath Central Library staff collected local newspaper articles concerning the library and museum services. These articles were stuck into scrapbooks and proved invaluable when research started on the Centenary Project for Bath Library in 2024. Volunteers Gill, Kate and Lindsey are recording article details onto a…
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Working with BookTrust
As the UK’s largest children’s reading charity, BookTrust works with every local authority across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, reaching millions of families with books, resources and support to help make reading part of everyday family life. We’re proud of our partnership with BookTrust, which enables us to work with colleagues and partners across the…
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Guest Article: Relaxed Hour at the Victoria Art Gallery
Our Libraries have a range of accessible resources to support and accommodate people with accessibility needs. One of our newest initiatives is our Relaxed Storytimes in Bath Central Library’s calming Sensory Space, designed for young children who are autistic, have sensory needs, or would simply benefit from a quieter environment. The Victoria Art Gallery in…
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Finding Comfort in Crime by Rachel Ward
‘Cozies bring order to a world that is currently very chaotic.’ – Margaret Loudon In a world of social media, 24-hour news, climate change and political volatility, it is not a surprise that readers seek respite in reading. It may be counter-intuitive, but this includes crime books, which I believe can be a form of…
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Death at the White Hart by Chris Chibnall
I am not normally into murder mystery, but I was pushed to read this book by the Book Club I recently joined, and I am glad as this book is a real gem. It is an easy read and the description of the English countryside with two opponent pubs and the psychological insight of the…
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Book List: Foster Care
For Foster Care Fortnight we worked with the Alternative Care Team to curate this collection of recommended reads. This book list contains stories, memoirs, and advice from experts, for adults, older children, and younger readers. Find out more from The Fostering Network
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Book List: Share a Story
This booklist was curated by the Federation of Children’s Book Groups and is all about reading out loud. There’s books for children and young adults to enjoy alone or with a parent. Find other children’s book lists on their website: fcbg.org.uk
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Sport & Fitness Booklist
This booklist highlights Sport & Fitness, from biographies and memoirs to fiction. There’s also a selection of personal recommendations from our staff. This list is part of our Year of Reading celebrations, click the link to find out more about the Go All In Campaign. Click on the images to find out why staff personally…
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Book List: Earth Day
We have curated a collection of recommended reads for Earth Day, these book lists contains practical guides and helpful tips for all ages, as well as a few biographies to inspire you. Earth Day has taken place on the 22nd of April every year since 1970. This year’s theme is ‘Our Power, Our Planet’ so…