A collection of contemporary fiction for both staff and students built from donations.
Why read fiction?
'Reading fiction not only develops our imagination and creativity, it gives us the skills to be alone. It gives us the ability to feel empathy for people we've never met, living lives we couldn't possibly experience for ourselves, because the book puts us inside the character's skin.'
Ann Patchett
If you have any fiction books in good condition that you would like to donate to the collection, please bring them into the library at any time.
Joanne Harris, born on July 3, 1964, in Barnsley, Yorkshire, is a renowned British author. Best known for her novel "Chocolat", which was adapted into an Oscar-nominated film, Harris has written across various genres including magic realism, fantasy and psychological thrillers. She studied Modern and Mediaeval Languages at Cambridge and taught for 15 years before becoming a full-time writer. Harris has published numerous novels, short stories and cookbooks, and has received several awards, including an OBE in 2022. She continues to captivate readers with her storytelling and vivid characters.
Visit her website to find out more about her and her work.