Library Blog

This week, I’m highlighting a few titles from the library’s Maths section, which prove mathematics isn't just about solving for 𝒳, it’s something the world couldn’t run without.

Starting this coming Monday, 16th February, the Great Bede’s House Read 2026 officially kicks off!

The school library is home to some of the most intense, mind-bending stories ever written and they don't all involve 19th-century social etiquette, tragic heroines and down-on-their-luck orphans.

Think Economics is just about spreadsheets and graphs? Think again!

It’s time to sharpen your bookmarks and prepare to fight for your favourites - the Battle of the Books has officially begun!

Everyone enjoys books in different ways, and this week I thought it would be fun to imagine readers as animals.

2026 has been designated the National Year of Reading, and the theme is simple: Go All In.

It feels like only yesterday we were kicking off the new school year, and now we're already closing the book on an amazing term!

The scent of cinnamon and pine needles is almost in the air, which can only mean one thing: it's time to swap revision notes for some serious holiday cheer!

If you tore through Holly Jackson’s A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, staying up all night trying to solve the puzzle alongside Pip, then you know the thrilling rush of a great crime novel.

As the days grow shorter, we've swapped out spooky tales for something equally captivating: the real world.

The air is getting crisp, the evenings are drawing in, the leaves are turning bone-dry, and an eerie energy is settling over the school, which can only mean one thing: Halloween is coming and it’s time to curl up with a truly terrifying read!

That's why today isn't just another date in the calendar - World Mental Health Day is a global moment to throw a spotlight on the one thing we all have in common, but don’t talk about nearly as much as we should: our mental health.

Yesterday was National Poetry Day, and we’ve been celebrating all week!

These days, you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to Young Adult (YA) fiction, which is chock-full of epic fantasy worlds, gripping plot twists and characters who feel like your friends.

There are loads of brilliant new titles in the library, each one a journey into a different life. Whether you're a history buff, a sports fan, or just looking for a little inspiration, there's a story waiting for you on the shelves.

Learn about author Holly Jackson...

Hello one and all, and welcome back! I hope you all had a lovely summer and read at least one excellent book.

I just wanted to wish you all a very happy summer holiday. I hope that whatever you’re doing and wherever you’re going, you find some time to read something brilliant!

Summer is the perfect time to ditch the screens and dive headfirst into another world. So, get ready to discover your next obsession – because the summer reading season is officially open!