Books and Reading

Libraries encourage people of all ages to read for pleasure. Everyone needs the opportunity to increase their understanding of the world, stretch their imaginations and think differently. So you can borrow books, audiobooks, boardgames and DVDs for free. You can read our eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines and eComics for free. Open a book and find out where it takes you to.

Browse our online catalogue for items to borrow.

Explore BorrowBox to download eBooks and eAudiobooks.

Explore Libby to access eMagazines and eComics - it has the latest issues of your favourite magazines and popular comics for all ages.
If you would like to access magazines and comics through Libby, email us your request for access accompanied by your library card number at information@newcastle.gov.uk and we will provide you with a login.

Useful websites for book recommendations

If you're unsure what to read next Good Reads can help.

If you want to know the latest book or series for a particular author Fantastic Fiction can help.

If you're struggling to read The Reading Agency can help.