Library Girl

Essie has grown up in the public library, raised in secret by the four librarians who found her abandoned as a baby in the children’s department. With four mothers and miles of books to read, Essie has always been very happy living there. But now that she is eleven, Essie longs for a little more freedom…and maybe a friend her own age. She seems to get her wish when her moms let her go by herself to the mall.

The first instalment in a BRAND NEW series from bestselling author Patricia McBride With war looming, it's a dark chapter for the Library Girls 1940, London When Cordelia accepts the post of head librarian in Silver Town Library, her mother is more than a little disapproving. The East End has...

The next instalment in the Library Girl series, a heartwarming and rousing story of women standing up for their rights! As the war nears its end, the library girls rally for their community... With London still in the grip of war, Cordelia, Mavis, and Jane find themselves facing a new challenge...

The library girls are back, striving for a better tomorrow As the war reaches London, they’ll band together… War strikes close to home for chief librarian Cordelia when her flat is bombed, and her beloved Robert is called up and sent abroad. Fortunately, her colleagues Mavis and Jane can...

A touching story about triumph over tribulation, as the library girls make the most of the festive period As the war continues, the library girls face their greatest challenge yet... With the echoes of war reverberating around London, Cordelia, Mavis, and Jane are delighted to be blessed with...

A heartbreakingly beautiful and uplifting wartime saga of love, loss and friendship in the darkest of times. Perfect for fans of Home Fires, Elaine Roberts, and Lesley Eames. 💔📚 The library girls are determined to keep their community’s spirits high. With their beloved library damaged by...

Brought to you by Penguin. The heartwarming Japanese bestseller for fans of Matt Haig, Fredrik Backman and THE CAT WHO SAVED BOOKS 'Library. What a nice-sounding word. So comforting. I feel like I'm a student again. Library ... Am I allowed to borrow books?' 'What are you looking for?' asks...

Teen private detective/tarot reader Danika Dizon has a new case! She must go undercover to find out who's targeting the performers at a local festival before someone ends up dead, in this sequel to the award-winning Death in the Cards. Danika Dizon is living her best life. Since solving a murder...

An unforgettable, achingly honest contemporary queer romance about what happens when you find your first love while you’re still discovering who you really are. “Earnest, wistful, romantic, and real.”—Casey McQuiston, New York Times bestselling author of Red, White & Royal Blue “A...

Four strangers. A quiet library. The perfect place for murder. ‘And then there is a scream. Ragged and terrified. A beat of silence even after it stops, until we all seem to realise that the Reading Room Rules no longer apply.’ Hannah Tigone, bestselling Australian crime author, is crafting...

A new graphic novel from the award-winning and bestselling author of Roller Girl From Newbery Honor winner Victoria Jamieson comes the first in a hilarious and heartfelt graphic novel series about a quirky nine-year-old, a LOT of stuffed animals, and the timeless, messy magic of growing up...

Witches have magic, but humans have power. Verity Vox was done with her witch’s training. The curse was broken, the monster was slain, and the bridge was rebuilt. But bridges work two ways. Change is coming to Foxfire. The company that built the town is under new ownership, and they have...

Loveless meets You’ve Got Mail in a charming YA romance centering two aspec (asexual and aromantic) teens at the heart of their own kind of love story. Analeigh Tate has a plan: convince her parents that a musical theater degree is a serious career path and not a childish fantasy...

From the author of Last Kiss of Summer comes another heartbreaking love story about two teens who find the courage to take a chance on love even when tomorrow isn’t guaranteed. Perfect for fans of Write Me for You. One perfect day can change everything. On a sunny May morning, Nick Tremblay is...

A hilarious illustrated middle grade caper about a gang of chicken thieves terrorizing the city of London and the fox kit who just might bring them to justice, perfect for fans of The Bad Guys and Zootopia. “A fun, funny, and very foxy tale about whether it’s better to blend in or stand out...

A funny, accessible upper middle grade novel about young performer Sunny, who is torn between her rock band and the theater world—and between her guitarist, Kennedy, and a castmate, Carlos. Sunny Cavendish knows exactly who she is onstage. Actually… she knows who she is on two stages. By day...

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Mystery of Locked Rooms and It's Watching comes a spooky mystery novel about a young artist who must solve a curious haunting at a vampire-themed inn. When Andie and her family move into a Victorian-style bed and breakfast to care for her...

A girl with it all planned out discovers a romance she never expected in this funny debut about a class trip to London that HelloGiggles.com says you’ll love “if you’re into swoony romances with a little bit of history thrown in.” This spring break, Julia's rules are about to get...

This nonfiction audiobook for young listeners ages 7-10 reveals the true story of General George Washington’s brave decision to inoculate his troops against smallpox during the American Revolution. General George Washington and his ragtag army are preparing to battle the powerful British...

An irresistibly charming cozy romantasy about a young healer who must pass seven trials inspired by classic fairytales to lift a deadly curse, with the help of a mysterious stranger—perfect for fans of Heather Fawcett and Sarah Beth Durst! Once upon a time, there were no Happily Ever Afters...