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Throughout 2026, our brilliant Stock Team will be recommending a Book of the Month to help you Go All In for the National Year of Reading.

Discover July's theme of Music and our featured Book of the Month, Skylar and the K-pop Headteacher by Luan Goldie, a perfect pick to kick off this year's Summer Reading Challenge, Read to the Beat! 

This funny body-swap adventure explores fandom, friendship and empathy by throwing away the school rule book.

"Hilarious ... sparkles with mischief… For music fans, fans of books that will very definitely make you laugh and curious readers this book is going to be a hit." 

Find out more and explore what's on for this year's Summer Reading Challenge, Read to the Beat! 

Watch British Library events for free on demand with the Living Knowledge Network

We’re offering library members free online resources, recommended reads, plus free access to author talks and panel discussions available to watch on demand from the British Library, and at screenings held in libraries across Kent.

Find out more, and watch events on demand for free

Explore exciting recommended reads and bestselling books that have just arrived in our libraries. Browse the list below, and reserve your favourites to collect from your local library.