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Connect with books

Readers review imageWant a good book? Then drop into your nearest library where our friendly team can help you find what you are looking for.

Browse reader reviews on our online catalogue or our latest featured reader's recommendation.

You Choose

Would you like to suggest a book for addition to library stock? Fill a You choose card at your library or email the details at libraries.youchoose@kent.gov.uk and we will consider it for purchase.

Relax and Read

Share your enjoyment of books, join one of our reading groups.

Alternatively post a review on our discussion forum (this link opens in a new window) or our online catalogue.

Events and promotions

We have authors and poets visiting libraries throughout the year. Coming up we have Robert Rankin, Suzannah Dunn and Stella Duffy. Check our calendar for events around the county (this link opens in a new window).

The author interview

In our author interview - Paul Burston tells us about his new book The Gay Divorcee out in May and shares with us his experiences as a writer and journalist.

You can also view author interviews and features realting to the National Year of Reading on Kent TV (this link opens in a new window).

Public Lending Right

Did you know that authors have the right to receive payment for loans of their books from public libraries? It's called Public Lending Right (PLR) and this year marks its 30th birthday. Public libraries are joining the PLR office in celebrating 30 years of support for authors. Find out more at www.plr.uk.com.

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