Celebrate World Book Night

31 Mar 2022 ARCHIVED (over 3 months old) - view latest news

World Book Night is the annual celebration of books and reading that takes place on 23 April. People from all backgrounds are brought together for one reason – to inspire others to read more.

Every year, a list of books is put together to encourage and inspire everyone to read. Take a look at this year's list and borrow or reserve it from your local library. Some titles are also available from our digital library BorrowBox.

To celebrate, our hub libraries at Berwick, Blyth, Cramlington, Morpeth and Hexham will be hiding Golden Tickets around the town, entitling you to a free book - keep your eyes peeled! 

Events

Thursday 21 April - Bethan Roberts

Join us in celebrating with author Bethan Roberts on Thursday 21 April at 7:30pm, as she talks about her book, My Policeman, which is currently being adapted for the big screen starring Harry Styles and Rupert Everett. 

Bethan will join us virtually and this event will be streamed into the Alnwick Playhouse studio. Your ticket includes a copy of My Policeman with signed bookplate, courtesy of Northumberland Libraries and World Book Night. 

Free tickets are available from the Alnwick Playhouse website.

Monday 25 April - Phaedra Patrick

To celebrate World Book Night come and hear from Phaedra Patrick about her latest novel, "The Book Share" virtually on Zoom on Monday 25 April at 7pm.  Phaedra will be in conversation with Sheilagh Matheson. Tickets are free and can be booked online at Eventbrite.

Phaedra Patrick is the author of Rise and Shine, Benedict Stone and The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper, which has been published in over twenty countries around the world. She studied art and marketing, and has worked as a stained-glass artist, film festival organizer and communications manager.

An award-winning short story writer, she now writes full-time. She lives in Saddleworth, UK, with her husband and son. The Book Share is available to reserve in eBook from BorrowBox.