Truro Community Library

29/08/2026

Could you like the Sewing Bee contestants make an outfit in 5 hours? 🤣🤣
For those of us who are a bit slower and like the meditative qualities of slow sewing this is the book!

28/08/2026

Granny Takes A Trip is the fascinating account of the London boutique and fashion brand that started as an odd retail venture/art installation in a depressed part of London known as World's End and became an international byword for glam decadence in Manhattan and Hollywood.
That means everyone from Pattie Boyd, Marianne Faithfull and Anita Pallenberg to Elton John, Jimi Hendrix, Miles Davis, Mick Jagger, Rod Stewart, the Beatles, and Lou Reed.

27/08/2026

Every Year Six pupil is to be given a copy of Katherine Rundell's briliant book Impossible Creatures at Christmas.
Whooo hoo! It's an incredible and rollercoaster of a read - fantastical, moving and exciting.
And the third in the series The Neverfear is due out today.
Not just for children!

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/jul/17/every-year-6-student-to-be-given-katherine-rundell-book-for-christmas

27/08/2026

Some terrific recommendations from Borrowbox when you look on "Borrowbox Recommends" .
From a spot of grisly murder to some heartwarming romance or an autobiography, there's something for all and a lot of different voices to please everyone.

https://cornwall.borrowbox.com/eaudiobooks/product-group/39235/borrowbox-recommends

26/08/2026

26/08/2026

The Tiger's Share is a great read.

Tara is a successful Dehli lawyer, dedicated, independent, thriving. Her brother isn't. When their beloved father retires, he summons them to a meeting. But what he has to say threatens to tear the family apart.

Meanwhile Tara's friend Lila has a great job, a lovely home, a beautiful family. But when her father dies unexpectedly, her brother wastes no time in claiming what he thinks is his.
Time to challenge the patriarchal Delhi society!

25/08/2026

Roxy Dunn's books Wants and Needs will definitely amuse you!
Misty at 32, is back at home after her relationship ends, on crutches from knee surgery, and relying on her mother to help her with the smallest of tasks.

So when she turns to dating apps, she's immediately intrigued by charismatic, handsome Christopher until she discovers that he’s in a long-term open relationship.
But why not give it a go!

24/08/2026

All aboard for a special event with Matt Haig! 📚

We're delighted to share that our friends at BorrowBox are hosting an exclusive live online event with bestselling author Matt Haig on Monday 7 September 2026 – and you're invited.

Author of the brilliant books including The Midnight Library and Reasons to Stay Alive, Matt will be talking about his writing, the ideas behind his books, and his latest novel, The Midnight Train. There'll also be a chance to hear his answers to questions from the live audience.

📅 Date: Monday 7 September 2026
🕙 Time: 10.00am (BST)
Register now to receive your viewing link:
🔗 https://rb.gy/kf04jl

Whether you're already a fan or discovering his work for the first time, this promises to be an inspiring event you won't want to miss. ✨📖

24/08/2026

It's still summer...just!
Room on The Sea is an evocative story of unexpected romance when two sixty-something-year-olds during a scorching New York summer.
Paul is reading a newspaper. Catherine is reading a novel. Waiting to be jurors...
Will it last the summer?

23/08/2026

Have you had enough of cold collations? 🥗
At times this summer it's been too hot to stand over a stove.
But now, as it cools down, time to try a new recipe?
100 varied dishes for curry night, any night.