The co-op bookstore for avid readers

RBKC Libraries Book Recommendations & Book Mentions

This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.

RBKC Libraries on X
User avatar

Library service for the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Follow for what's on and more. Monitored Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. Out of hours, please visit website.

71 books
Book Cover for: How to Be an Antiracist, Ibram X. Kendi

How to Be an Antiracist

Ibram X. Kendi
RBKC LibrariesRBKC Libraries

Our three word book review is inspired by 'How To Be an Antiracist' by Ibram X. Kendi @DrIbram. Our library member Clint, describes it as:⁣ 📙Antiracist.⁣ 📙Disruptive.⁣ 📙Introspective.⁣ Borrow a copy from our branches: https://trib.ent.sirsidynix.net.uk/client/en_GB/rbkc/search/results?qu=how+to+be+an+antiracist&te=.⁣⁣ https://t.co/qWoAVZuuFN

Paperback, 2023

$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Lists icon
Right arrow icon
Book Cover for: Station Eleven: A Novel (National Book Award Finalist), Emily St John Mandel

Station Eleven: A Novel (National Book Award Finalist)

Emily St John Mandel
RBKC LibrariesRBKC Libraries

Join our online book club, Book of the Week! Every Friday we present a book available to borrow from our libraries. 📙 This week we are discussing Station Eleven by @EmilyMandel. Take part this Friday 31 March at 2.30pm. 📙 Book your place on Eventbrite: https://t.co/33VaBfzb2n https://t.co/062f85R9P6

Paperback, 2015

$18.00$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Lists icon
Right arrow icon
Book Cover for: Three Days in April, Edward Ashton

Three Days in April

Edward Ashton
RBKC LibrariesRBKC Libraries

An evening with author Edward Ashton 📖. 📅 Tomorrow Tue 23 Aug, 6.30pm to 7.30pm. 📍 Online. @edashtonwriting is the author of the novels Mickey7, Three Days in April and The End of Ordinary. Any questions for him? Join us! Book a place on Eventbrite: https://t.co/4d5vnbkpaA https://t.co/zNpQnWuH6i

Paperback, Mass Market, 2015

$8.99$4.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Lists icon
Right arrow icon
Book Cover for: Rivers of London: Deadly Ever After (Graphic Novel), Ben Aaronovitch

Rivers of London: Deadly Ever After (Graphic Novel)

Ben Aaronovitch
RBKC LibrariesRBKC Libraries

There is still time to join us and our guest author, Ben Aaronovitch, as we celebrate 10 years of his fantastically popular Rivers of London series. 📅 Today, Wed 5 Oct, 6.30pm. 📍 Kensington Central Library (in person & online). 🎫: https://t.co/InOkka93EF #LibrariesWeek https://t.co/53v8yDPgvQ

Paperback, 2023

$17.99$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Lists icon
Right arrow icon
Book Cover for: MS Ice Sandwich, Mieko Kawakami

MS Ice Sandwich

Mieko Kawakami
RBKC LibrariesRBKC Libraries

Our three-word review is inspired by Ms Ice Sandwich by @mieko_kawakami. Our library member Helen describes this as: 📘Funny. 📘Moving. 📘Intriguing. Borrow a copy today and tell us your own three-word review! https://t.co/bvPLyaw8S7 https://t.co/HuILKh5YmV

Paperback, 2020

$13.95$6.97 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Lists icon
Right arrow icon
Book Cover for: Show Them a Good Time, Nicole Flattery

Show Them a Good Time

Nicole Flattery
RBKC LibrariesRBKC Libraries

Our three-word review is inspired by Show Them a Good Time by @nicoleflattery. Our library member Helen describes this as: 📘Original. 📘Surprising. 📘Moreish. Borrow a copy today and tell us your own three-word review! https://t.co/ELZXLJtl9C https://t.co/O5X9RRljAc

Paperback, 2023

$17.99$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Lists icon
Right arrow icon
Book Cover for: Dune: The Graphic Novel, Book 1: Dune: Book 1, Frank Herbert

Dune: The Graphic Novel, Book 1: Dune: Book 1

Frank Herbert
RBKC LibrariesRBKC Libraries

Our Book of the Week is 'Dune' by Frank Herbert. 📙 Join us this Friday 10 December at 2.30pm for a friendly online discussion on this sci-fi classic. Borrow a copy from us: https://trib.ent.sirsidynix.net.uk/client/en_GB/rbkc/search/results?qu=Dune&te= Book your ticket through our Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-book-of-the-week-2021-tickets-134000012645 https://t.co/oAWUYGSn8J

Hardcover, 2020

$25.99$12.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Lists icon
Right arrow icon
Book Cover for: The Love Hypothesis, Ali Hazelwood

The Love Hypothesis

Ali Hazelwood
RBKC LibrariesRBKC Libraries

Join our online book club, Book of the Week! ️‍💟 Valentine's Day is just around the corner so this week we are discussing The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood. ️‍💟 Click the link to book your place on Eventbrite: https://t.co/33VaBfyDcP #bookclub https://t.co/SyhBg8yUaJ

Paperback, 2021

$16.00$8.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Lists icon
Right arrow icon
Book Cover for: Lucy, Jamaica Kincaid

Lucy

Jamaica Kincaid
RBKC LibrariesRBKC Libraries

Our three-word book review is inspired by “Lucy” by Jamaica Kincaid. Our library member Helen describes it as: 📘Stunning. 📘Clear. 📘Defiant. Borrow a copy today and tell us your own three-word review! Available from our catalogue: https://t.co/PpcAOWK6SJ https://t.co/c0wyWhKTR9

Paperback, 2025

$17.00$8.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Lists icon
Right arrow icon
Book Cover for: The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald

The Great Gatsby

F. Scott Fitzgerald
RBKC LibrariesRBKC Libraries

Join our online book club, Book of the Week! 📙 This week we are teaming up with an ESOL group (English for Speakers of Other Languages) to discuss The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. 📙 Join in this Friday 17 March at 10.30am. book your place here: https://t.co/33VaBfzb2n https://t.co/LfjDhSiFQu

Paperback, 2004

$17.00$8.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Lists icon
Right arrow icon