Articles
The Novels That Shaped Our World: Coming of Age
Written by Alice Violett · Published Jul 1, 2020
As part of Novels That Shaped Our World, the BBC's year-long celebration of literature, a panel of writers, curators and critics have selected 100 books that have had an impact on their lives, split into ten monthly themes. July's theme is Coming of Age.
The Novels That Shaped Our World: Class & Society
Written by Alice Violett · Published Jun 1, 2020
As part of Novels That Shaped Our World, the BBC's year-long celebration of literature, a panel of writers, curators and critics have selected 100 books that have had an impact on their lives, split into ten monthly themes. June's theme is Class & Society.
The Novels That Shaped Our World: Politics, Power & Protest
Written by Alice Violett · Published May 1, 2020
As part of Novels That Shaped Our World, the BBC's year-long celebration of literature, a panel of writers, curators and critics have selected 100 books that have had an impact on their lives, split into ten monthly themes. May's theme is Politics, Power & Protest.
The Novels That Shaped Our World: Life, Death & Other Worlds
Written by Alice Violett · Published Apr 1, 2020
As part of Novels That Shaped Our World, the BBC's year-long celebration of literature, a panel of writers, curators and critics have selected 100 books that have had an impact on their lives, split into ten monthly themes. April's theme is Life, Death & Other Worlds.
Stream our top films and albums to mark the British Library's Unfinished Business: The Fight for Women's Rights exhibition
Written by Lisa Brennan · Published Mar 3, 2020
Unfinished Business: The Fight for Women's Rights is a new exhibition from the British Library that showcases women's rights activists' work and battles still to be won. We're hosting displays and events at Bury St Edmunds, Ipswich County and Lowestoft libraries and creating recommendation lists to mark the occasion.
The Novels That Shaped Our World: Adventure
Written by Alice Violett · Published Mar 2, 2020
As part of Novels That Shaped Our World, the BBC's year-long celebration of literature, a panel of writers, curators and critics have selected 100 books that have had an impact on their lives, split into ten monthly themes. March's theme is Adventure.
In the media #25
Written by Brandon King · Published Mar 2, 2020
Stock librarian Brandon King looks at some items that have recently been in the media that you can borrow from Suffolk Libraries.
Take a look at our outstanding non-fiction graphic novels
Written by Miles Row · Published Feb 10, 2020
Have you read any non-fiction graphic novels? Elmswell Library Manager Miles Row picks out some of the best examples of the genre to get you started.
2020 Quick Reads arrive in Suffolk
Written by Alice Violett · Published Feb 6, 2020
With one in six adults still struggling to read, Quick Reads continues its work to break down the barriers to reading. Since its launch in 2006, Quick Reads has distributed over 4.8m copies of more than 100 titles.
Have a romantic night in this Valentine's Day with our Freegal digital music service
Written by Lisa Brennan · Published Feb 4, 2020
Have you left it too late to book a restaurant for Valentine's Day? Don't panic - get cooking, dim the lights and create a romantic atmosphere with Freegal.