We have collections of books available for people who are new to reading or who wish to become more confident in reading.

If you return any books from the New to Reading collection late, you will be charged fines at a lower rate

Suggested Reading

• Quick Reads - Short novels written by popular authors for new readers
• Essential First Choice - A wide range of non-fiction titles suitable for adults who are new to or returning to reading, for example:
  
  - Low Fat Meals in Minutes by Ainsley Harriott
  - Fitness for life by matt Roberts
  - What your clothes say about you by Trinny & Susannah

Helpful Tools

• Library Catalogue - See what titles are available in Swindon Libraries and reserve them online free of charge
• First Choice Books - A database for new readers to help you choose which book to read.  You can search for books on sport, humour, romance or crime.  Other readers have already rated the books for you
• Six Book Challenge - Join our annual scheme to encourage new readers