Holiday Reading Essentials: What We’re Reading and How to Access It

Looking for the perfect escape this Christmas? Jillian and Peter are joined by Senior Manager Conor as they share their top holiday reading picks and they will explain how easy it is to access eAudiobooks and eBooks on your devices.

The Library’s Top Page-Turners of the Year

We’re counting down the most-borrowed books of the year from our library shelves! District Manager Danielle joins Jillian and Peter to discover which books had everyone talking. Will your favourites make the list—or will you find your next great read?

Book to Screen 4

Peter from the Libraries NI Stock Department is joined by Daniel, District Officer for Mid and East Antrim Libraries, and Clare from the Admin Team, as they explore two very different adaptations: the sci-fi epic Dune by Frank Herbert and the surreal tale Poor Things by Alasdair Gray. Discover the magic (and the madness) of adapting these unique worlds for cinema!

An interview with author Sally Page

Join Jillian in an engaging interview with Sally Page, the best-selling author of The Book of Beginnings - this month's online reading pick! Listen to a fascinating discussion about her heartwarming novels, The Keeper of Stories and her latest masterpiece, The Secret of Flowers. A must-listen for book lovers!

Book to Screen 3

Jillian returns with Libraries NI colleagues Roger from Business Support Team and Peter from the Stock Department to discuss the layered storytelling of Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell and the psychological intrigue of The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith. How do these complex narratives translate to the big screen? Tune in to find out.

Booker Special

In this episode, Jillian, Peter, and Conor, all from Libraries NI’s Stock Department, take on the Booker Prize—a literary phenomenon that can both inspire and intimidate. They unpack why some readers shy away from Booker-nominated books and share their own thoughts on these celebrated works.

Book to Screen 2 - Peter from Stock is joined by Library Assistants Nicola and Beverley

Peter from Stock Dept introduces Library Assistants Nicola from Carrickfergus and Beverley from Ballyclare about big screen adaptations of Percy Jackson by Rick Riordan and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl.

Book to Screen - Dene and Shane from Ballymena

Book to Screen episode 1 - Jillian introduces colleagues Dene and Shane from Ballymena as they discuss their thoughts on film adaptations of Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess and Bonfire of the Vanities by Tom Wolfe.

Bookcited! presents Colin Bateman, an author interview for Book Week NI 2024

Today’s Bookcited! podcast features the brilliant Colin Bateman! From the witty Divorcing Jack to his recent work in screenwriting, including Dead and Buried, Colin shares his journey and his unique perspective on storytelling. Tune in now for an entertaining and insightful conversation! #BookWeekNI #AuthorSpotlight #ColinBateman #LibrariesNI #DeadandBuried #Punk #Screenplays #DivorcingJack #Bangor

Bookcited! presents Stuart Neville, an author interview for Book Week NI 2024

Today’s Bookcited! podcast features Stuart Neville, known for his gripping crime novels. Discover Stuarts thoughts on moving his work from NI to the US and his new book, Blood Like Mine. #BookWeekNI #ThrillerWriter #StuartNeville #LibrariesNI #Thriller #BloodLikeMIne #BloodLikeOurs #Glastonbury #FunLovinCrimeWriters

Bookcited! presents Wendy Erskine, an author interview for Book Week NI 2024

Wendy Erskine discusses her transition from short stories to her upcoming debut novel. A must-listen for aspiring writers! Tune in to today’s Bookcited! podcast. #BookWeekNI #WritersJourney #WendyErskine #LibrariesNI #ShortStories #DanceMove #TheBenefactors #Belfast

Bookcited! presents Steve Cavanagh, an author interview for Book Week NI 2024

Listen in as we chat with crime-writing sensation Steve Cavanagh, who shares his journey from solicitor to bestselling author of the Eddie Flynn series. #BookWeekNI #CrimeFiction #SteveCavanagh #LibrariesNI #EddieFlynn #Crime #Twisted #Witness8

Bookcited! presents Jan Carson, an author interview for Book Week NI 2024

Join us for a special chat with Ballymena’s own Jan Carson, as she reflects on how her early reading experiences shaped her into the writer she is today. Our new podcast series Bookcited! kicks off today! #BookWeekNI #PodcastLaunch #JanCarson #LibrariesNI #QuicklyWhileTheyStillHaveHorses #LoughNeagh #ShortStories