Alice Nuttall (she/her) is a writer, pet-wrangler and D&D nerd. Her reading has got so out of control that she had to take a job at her local library to avoid bankrupting herself on books — unfortunately, this has just resulted in her TBR pile growing until it resembles Everest. Alice's webcomic, writing and everything else can be found at https://linktr.ee/alicenuttallbooks. Her debut novel, The Zombie Project, is coming out in January 2025 with Chicken House.
These books about grief, both practical workbooks and heartfelt memoirs, show people grieving that they're not alone.
Celtic mythology has inspired writers and historians for generations. Find books, including Sword Stone Table, that will introduce readers new and old to its world.
Animals aren't usually allowed in libraries, but one Rioter explores how some have used animals to help both readers and the library itself.
Love cosmic horror, but hate H. P. Lovecraft's racism? Don't despair - there are plenty of otherworldly horror stories out there to enjoy.
The opposite of hopelessness is action. These books, including We Do This 'til We Free Us by Mariame Kaba, will help inspire and reassure you that, together, we can work to make the world better.
New or traditional, upbeat or relaxing, nursery rhyme books have been a staple of reading aloud to children for centuries. Find the best now, like Lullaby (For A Black Mother) by Langston Hughes, illustrated by Sean Qualls.
Kids looking to change the world can find inspiration from these books for young activists interested in social justice.
Libraries in the UK are facing attacks again - this time from anti-LGBTQ+ protesters attempting to stop popular Drag Queen Story Hours.
Whether you're a new witch, or an old soul in the arts of magic, find witch spell books for the magically-inclined.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, some of your favorite authors have worked in libraries at some point in their careers.