Genre Fiction

 

Many fiction books can be categorised as coming under genre headings such as horror, crime, science fiction, fantasy and romance. This categorisation has the benefit of drawing in readers who know they like a certain type of book. However, it could also deter readers who think a genre would not interest them. So if you know you like one genre why not try a different one this summer? You may open up a whole new world of fiction for yourself.

Luton display

Bedford display

Romance - why not try:

The Fault in Our Stars  John Green

Pride and Prejudice Jane Austen

The Notebook  Nicholas Sparks

Gone with the Wind  Margaret Mitchell

Wuthering Heights Emily Brontë

 

Horror - why not try:

The Amityville Horror  Jay Anson

Dracula  Bram Stoker

The Shining Stephen King

Frankenstein  Mary Shelley

The Woman in Black Susan Hill

 

Science Fiction - why not try

Dune Frank Herbert

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Douglas Adams

This Fragile Earth Susannah Wise

The Stranding Kate Sawyer

The Dispossessed Ursula K. Le Guin

 

Fantasy fiction - why not try

The Hobbit  J. R. R. Tolkien

His Dark Materials Philip Pullman 

The Forgotten Beasts of Eld Patricia A. McKillip

Howl's Moving Castle Diana Wynne Jones 

Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell Susanna Clarke  

 

Crime - why not try

Shetland Series Ann Cleeves

Find Them Dead Peter James

Tell Me Your Secret Dorothy Koomson

Hidden in Plain Sight Jeffrey Archer

Driftnet Lin Anderson  

 

 Book Award Winners

In our libraries, this month, we celebrate book award winners and shortlisted authors who have made a difference with their work. Some of the main categories are fiction/non-fiction/ illustrations/ format of book/ poetry/ adult literature/ children and young people's literature.

Some of the most important running book awards in the industry are:

·         Booker Prize.

·         The John Newbery Medal.

·         Edgar Awards.

·         National Book Critics Circle Award.

·         National Book Awards.

·         Costa Book Awards.

The Booker prize is awarded every year for the best original full-length novel written in English language. The writer has to be a citizen of either the Commonwealth Nations or the Republic of Ireland. The selection process for the winner of the prize is very strict.

In our resources you can find previous “Book Prize winners”. Make sure you have a read!

Library Catalogue Link: https://library.beds.ac.uk/record=b1963402~S20

Library Catalogue Link: https://library.beds.ac.uk/record=b1928931~S20

Bedford Campus Display

Use the Library Catalogue and make a search "Reading for Pleasure" you will find books that have been shortlisted or even won book awards.

Visit: https://library.beds.ac.uk/search~S20?/dReading+for+Pleasure/dreading+for+pleasure/-3%2C-1%2C0%2CB/exact&FF=dreading+for+pleasure&1%2C275%2C  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Books Unlocked in our May displays

Just in case you haven't been able to visit our campuses recently, here is a taste of the 'From Stress to Success' displays we have on show.

This month is traditionally a time for study and exam preparation, but no matter what stage of study you are at we're sure we have something for you to use to support you, enjoy as reading for pleasure or even some meditation and mindfulness ideas that you may want to try.

But don't worry if you are far away or can't come to campus in person yet, we'll post information and links to the theme in social media throughout the month.

We hope you'll find something for you, no matter where you are.

Luton Campus: Level 1

Bedford Campus: Ground floor

 

From Stress to Success

May! A busy potentially stressful time for students. Exams, dissertations, assignments – the culmination of the years’ work. Here at your University library, we will do all we can support you. We are focusing our Books unlocked this month on easing Exam Stress. As with many things this year, we will be supporting you virtually as well as on campus. On campus we will have a selection of suggested reading and helpful tips for study, as well as takeaway mindful colouring and exercise suggestions.  

Be sure to check our social media feeds for regular tips on de-stressing, relaxing your mind, looking after yourself and for revision and study tips:

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Twitter

Instagram

To start our stress busting month, try this simple breathing technique to calm your mind:

  

https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/self-help/guides-tools-and-activities/breathing-exercises-for-stress/ 

And breathe….