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06/10/2026

We are starting something very exciting here at the library.

Do you know of anyone, a neighbour, a friend or a fellow parent at the school gates who could potentially need some assistance in improving their English skills?

Starting later this year, we will be having sessions with one of our fantastic volunteers who will be leading free flowing lessons, where we will be teaching English for everyday situations. From going to the bank, the shops, chatting with teachers and so much more.

Currently we are holding reading assist sessions on Friday’s in the meantime, to help parents read with their kids.

If you want to find out more, let us know!

05/10/2026

Must Read Monday - Together

Together is the Sunday Times Number One bestselling cookbook from Jamie Oliver that does exactly what it says, it brings people around the table.

Structured not by ingredient or technique but by occasion, each chapter presents a complete shareable meal, from curry nights and garden lunches to autumnal feasts and last-minute gatherings, with menus that can be mostly prepped ahead so you actually get to enjoy the evening alongside your guests.

With 130 recipes and a refreshingly practical approach to entertaining, tips, hacks, get-ahead steps , this is the cookbook for anyone who loves the idea of cooking for a crowd but dreads the reality of it.

The Daily Telegraph called it “easy, achievable and delicious” and the Independent described it as “all about feeding the people you love.” Both are exactly right.

As the nights draw in and the instinct to gather around good food returns, this one belongs in your kitchen.

Perfect for fans of: Jamie Oliver, Nigella Lawson, Ottolenghi, sharing platters, autumn entertaining, stress-free cooking for groups.

📖 In stock in our cookery section — borrow it, bookmark it, and invite people over.

💬 What is your go-to dish when you’re cooking for a crowd? Tell us below 👇

28/09/2026

Must Read Monday - Fallen Dragon

Hamilton writes on a scale that is genuinely breathtaking, the world-building is meticulous and immersive, the action sequences are cinematic, and underneath the space opera spectacle is a deeply human story about idealism, disillusionment, and what we owe each other.

At over 800 pages it’s a commitment, but readers consistently describe it as one of those books that makes the world feel slightly smaller and greyer when it’s over.

Perfect for fans of: Iain M. Banks, Alastair Reynolds, Project Hail Mary, epic science fiction, military sci-fi.

📖 Find it in our science fiction section, a proper doorstep of a book, in the best possible way.

💬 Are you a science fiction reader? Tell us your favourite SF novel in the comments, we’re always looking for recommendations too 👇

26/09/2026

Every last Saturday of the month here at Upper Belvedere Library, we are open not only for books to be taken out, but also for families to come down for our Family Fun Day.

Come down between 10am-1pm for colouring, Lego and plenty of toys to play with!

See you then!

25/09/2026

Are you a spooky book fan?

Or

A crime solver lover?

Cast your vote and let us know your faves in the comments below!

21/09/2026

Must Read Monday - The Wild Coast

A shallow grave on Scotland’s wild west coast. A sinister twig figure left in the victim’s mouth. And lone campers disappearing one by one from an idyllic shoreline.

The Wild Coast is Book 17 in Lin Anderson’s beloved Rhona MacLeod series — and when forensic scientist Rhona MacLeod is brought in to analyse the grave, she is immediately unsettled by the ritualistic token left behind. When a young woman goes missing from a nearby campsite with another figurine discovered in her van, it becomes clear that someone is deliberately targeting wild campers.

Anderson writes the Scottish landscape with a rare and stunning intimacy, the rugged coastline is as much a character here as Rhona herself, and the atmospheric dread she builds is slow, creeping, and utterly effective.

Ian Rankin has called it “a real page-turner”, and Stuart MacBride describes Anderson as one of Scotland’s national treasures, and after this one, you’ll understand why.

New to the series? Don’t worry, each book works as a standalone, though once you start, the chances of stopping at just one are slim.

Perfect for fans of: Ian Rankin, Stuart MacBride, Val McDermid, Scottish crime fiction, forensic thrillers.

📖 In stock at the library now, find it in our crime fiction section.

💬 Are you already a Rhona MacLeod fan? Which book in the series is your favourite? Tell us below 👇

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