Our Seasonal Book Selections

What were the first books published by Penguin Books? Read this article to find out...

An exploration of the colour-coding of vintage Penguin Books, with examples of each.

Vintage Ladybird Books books offer a unique connection to our childhood

While the poems of the past may not be self-help manuals, they can teach readers key lesson...

Why do romance novels endure? Why do we still consume the romanti...

We explore the wider, more traditional origins of Saint Valentine’s legacy – celebrating pr...

Planning to take it easy this January? Explore a new hobby with our specially selected books for ...

In celebration of the New Year, we’ve selected a list of ten new books from our online stor...

Christmas has long been associated with music. From traditional carols to modern tunes, ...

This vintage book list has been carefully selected for lovers of fashion. Sharing sewing...

As participants or spectators we all have our favourite sports, whether it’s the rough and ...

Country House Library has an extensive collection of vintage and new books on the wonderful...