The Girl on the Ice by Amy McColluch
An ice-cold thriller set in Antarctica on the maiden voyage of a recently refurbished luxury cruise liner. Almost immediately after Olivia and boyfriend Aaron board the ship, Aaron vanishes. Olivia is alone. What happened to Aaron? Is someone watching her? Who can she trust? And then they find the first body. Will she survive this trip of a lifetime?
The Ice Children by M G Leonard
An exciting, magical, winter adventure sees Bianca and her reindeer friend set out to rescue her little brother Finn from an icy trap. Could the beautiful, sparkling book Finn got from the library be the reason he's trapped? Or could it be the peculiar stranger wearing a top hat? Inspired by fairy tales, this evocative book is aimed at children age 9 plus.
Danger at Pemberley by Fenella-Jane Miller
Darcy and Lizzy have been married for some time and their union is going through troubled times. This is brought to a head when Caroline Bingley, who always had designs on Darcy, arrives unexpectedly. Colonel Fitzwilliam, an intelligence officer, arrives also. He needs Darcy's assistance to entrap two spies who are passing secrets to the French. As Lizzy and Darcy dash from Pemberley to London and back again, they not only unmask the traitors but rekindle their spark too.
Nick and Charlie by Alice Oseman
Everyone knows that Nick and Charlie are the perfect couple. They're inseparable but now Nick is leaving for university and Charlie will be left behind at Sixth Form. As the time to say goodbye gets inevitably closer, both Nick and Charlie question whether their love is strong enough to survive being apart.
Mother Hens by Sophie McCartney
Four best friends leaving kids, partners, broken hearts and guilty secrets behind them at home and heading for Ibiza for the mother of all hen dos. Mums on tour - what could go wrong?
Three days and nights of blissed-out sunsets, bottomless Sangria and sun-soaked lie-ins sounds like heaven. But even on holiday, your past has a way of catching up with you.
When a chance to get revenge on the people who've hurt them in the past appears, the friends decide this hen do is going rogue.
The Impossible Quests by Sam Copeland
Alex is a normal kid, living in a normal city. Axel is a monster-slaying hero, living in a world of magic. When the two boys mysteriously swap places, each of them ends up being mistaken for the other.
With zero experience of heroism, Alex is thrust into an epic quest to defeat the evil Felonius Gloam, who has stolen the Book of Lifetales. Meanwhile, Axel is faced with double maths, a gran who's 6 months behind on the rent and a crucial chess tournament he's got to win.
Can the two boys complete their impossible quests and find a way back to their own lives?
Counting Miracles by Nicholas Sparks
Tanner has spent his whole life moving from place to place. When his dying grandmother reveals the name and location of the father he never knew, he plans to visit Asheboro to lay the past to rest.
Kaitlyn has built a life for herself and her kids in Asheboro that she's proud of, especially after the turmoil of divorce.
Jasper will never belong again. He had everything and he lost it all. Now with only his old dog Arlo for company, he lives quietly, haunted by the tragic accident that took place decades before.
Three strangers' worlds are about to collide, changing the trajectory of all their lives.
Hop Little Bunnies by Laura Hughes
Based on the popular nursery rhyme 'sleeping bunnies' - which is always a hit at our libraries singing and story sessions - this book is a fun springtime read for little ones.
Lift the flaps, cheep with the chicks and hop with the bunnies this spring!
Victory in Europe: from D-Day to the destruction of the Third Reich by Julian Thompson
A detailed account of the storming and taking of Europe by the Allies during the final 11 months of World War II. From June 1944 to May 1945, this epic campaign encompassed many of the most famous battles and events of the war, including the Battle of the Bulge and the shocking discovery of the concentration camps. Contains copies of over 30 rare memorabilia such as maps, dairies, letters, leaflets and posters held by the Imperial War Museum.
Rosie Raja: Undercover Codebreaker by Sufiya Ahmed
After breathtaking adventures in France and Egypt, trusted Rosie Raja is put to the test among code breakers, double-crossers and resistance fighters in Bletchley Park, England, 1942. This time around, Rosie finds herself among the best and brightest codebreakers and spies - from Noor Inayat Khan to Alan Turing and the Hut 8 codebreakers themselves.
The Book of Secrets by Anna Mazzola
Rome, 1659. Months after the plague has ravaged Rome, men are still dying in unnatural numbers, and rumour has it that their corpses do not decay as they should. The Papal authorities commission prosecutor Stefano Bracchi to investigate, telling him he will need considerable mettle to reach the truth.
Gwen and Art Are Not in Love by Lex Croucher
Gwen, the quick-witted Princess of England, and Arthur, future lord and general gadabout, have been betrothed since birth. Unfortunately, the only thing they can agree on is that they hate each other.
When Gwen catches Art kissing a boy and Art discovers where Gwen hides her diary (complete with racy entries about Bridget Leclair, the kingdom's only female knight), they become reluctant allies.
An Almost Perfect Summer by Jill Mansell
A heartwarming holiday read. Nick is the most intriguing man Nella has met in a while. He makes her laugh, and he keeps her company when she ends up in A&E. Then Nella loses her job. There's a perfect role on offer at a Cotswolds holiday retreat. The catch is that her boss would be Nick. Meanwhile, Hollywood star Lizzie hides out at the retreat until friendly neighbours and a surprising flirtation stir things up. Then a shocking secret changes everything.
Land of the Last Wildcat by Lui Sit and David Dean
Adventure and magic collide in Land of the Last Wildcat, Lui Sit's fast-paced debut children's novel about family, friendship and the beauty of our natural world. Illustrated throughout in black and white by David Dean. A heart-pounding adventure for young animal lovers, with brilliant storytelling and illustrations that leap right off the page.
What to Grow for a Climate Resilient Garden (RHS)
Practical guidance on creating gardens that thrive in changing conditions.
With clear advice for all skill levels, the book helps environmentally conscious gardeners choose the right plants for diverse climates.
How Does it Work? by Maddie Moate
Follow Maddie Moate as she takes a look inside everyday objects and machines - from fridges to fire engines!
Includes puzzles, including a spot the difference, a maze and a word ladder.
Guilty by Definition by Susie Dent
An anonymous letter arrives which hints at sinister events around the time Martha's sister Charlie went missing 10 years ago.
As more cryptic letters arrive, Martha uncovers linguistic clues that reveal Charlie was hiding a dangerous secret - one someone is still desperate to keep buried.
Rebel loves his simple, perfect life on the farm with his owner Tom - until one day the war comes too close.
Rebel knows war is dangerous, but he will stop at nothing to save the human he loves.
Badlands by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child
These 2 authors return with a scintillating supernatural-themed thriller. Nora Kelly and Corrie Swanson investigate bizarre deaths in the New Mexico desert, but awaken an ancient evil. In the New Mexico desert badlands, a woman's skeleton is found with two rare artefacts clutched in her hands: lightning stones used by the ancient Chaco people to summon the gods. Was it suicide... or sacrifice?
Do You Ship It? by Beth Reekles
When Cerys' best friend and secret crush Jake moves to a new college, she realises she's running out of time to take their relationship from platonic to romantic. She'll do anything to get out of Jake's friend zone, even if that means diving into the huge fantasy fandom he loves so much.
The Witching Hour by Catriona McPherson
A perfect mystery thriller for long evenings! As war looms, Lady Dandy Gilver wants to protect those she love. But a midnight call puts her oldest friend, Daisy, at the centre of a murder case.
As rumours spread of a blood-stained stone, unanswered questions lead Dandy and fellow sleuth Alec Osbourne to wonder: is Daisy really innocent, or are they chasing the wrong clues?
Worst Week Ever! Saturday by Eva Amores
The next instalment in this hilarious series! Justin Chase has survived going viral, being kidnapped, and even a giant sinkhole, but his worst week ever isn’t over yet.
It’s Saturday, and now he’s facing his spookiest challenge yet… zombies!
