12.07.19 ISSN 0006-7539 At the heart of publishing since 1858. £5.95


It’s a moment to stop and celebrate the


energy and creativity of librarians, and the impact that libraries have brought to their local areas


Jojo’s mojo


Jojo Moyes discusses her latest book, a rural historical tale


Cress is best


Cressida Cowell is named the Waterstones Children’s Laureate


Meet the nine UK libraries that are bucking the trend, often defying financial constraints, to ramp up footfall, loans and engagement with readers. And find out which of them


is The Bookseller’s Library of the Year PP06–12


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