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Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

"May the wind under your wings bear you where the sun sails and the moon walks." Be sure to have a second breakfast today, in honour of Hobbit Day! Celebrating the birthdays of both Bilbo and Frodo Baggins, the much-loved characters created by J. R. R. Tolkien. #NorthumbriaLibrary #HobbitDay

The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien, on shelf at Northumbria University City Campus Library, photo by library staff.

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Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Holy comic book celebrations Batman! Celebrate Batman Day this weekend with our array of graphic novels, from the Golden Age to The Dark Knight Returns. #NorthumbriaLibrary #BatmanDay

Batman graphic novels at Northumbria University City Campus Library, photo by library staff.

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Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Celebrate the birthday of Agatha Christie – born this day in 1890 - master of detective novels who gave the world iconic characters like Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. #NorthumbriaLibrary #AgathaChristie

A row of Agatha Christie books sitting on a book shelf, by Jeremy Horvatin on Unsplash.

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Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Do you need to make changes to your reading list? To get publisher permissions, please fill in the form: library.northumbria.ac.uk/readinglists... #NorthumbriaLibrary

Scrabble tiles spelling "READING LISTS" arranged on a light wooden surface, with a few extra letter tiles scattered around above and below.

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Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Explore historic back issues with the Guardian and Observer Newspaper Archive. This archive collection includes news articles, photos, advertisements, classified ads, cartoons, and more. Coverage from 1791 to 2003. #NorthumbriaLibrary

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Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Module leaders! To ensure students have access to directed reading for Semester One 2026/27, please submit your reading lists by Friday 14th August. Submitting is straightforward: just make any necessary changes to the list and click the 'Publish' button. #NorthumbriaLibrary

Library aisle lined with tall shelves of books on both sides, leading to a study desk at the far end under fluorescent lighting, blue carpet running down the middle.

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Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Enjoy the ‘book of the film’ this summer at the library, via our themed spotlight display on the ground floor of the Library! #NorthumbriaLibrary

Book of the film spotlight display on ground floor of Northumbria University City Campus Library, photo by library staff.

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Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Lose yourself in a summer read via our new spotlight display in the Library Basement! We have something for everyone. #NorthumbriaLibrary

Summer Reads spotlight display in the basement of Northumbria University City Campus Library, photo by library staff.

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Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

To celebrate the release of the film 'The Odyssey', you can now check out the audiobook first! See our 'Books Made into Movies' OverDrive collection for more titles, such as Dune and Project Hail Mary: northumbriauni.overdrive.com/collection/1... #NorthumbriaLibrary

Cover of Homer's 'The Odyssey' audiobook, read by Sir Ian McKellen, translated by Robert Fagles, with introduction by Bernard Knox. Orange background with a stylized ancient Greek ship design in purple line art, and a red banner with the title.

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Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Explore the British Online Archives, featuring content carefully sourced from both private and public archives, such as The National Archives (UK) and The British Library. #NorthumbriaLibrary library.northumbria.ac.uk/az.php?q=bri...

Old letters and photos on a tabletop by Suzy Hazelwood on Pexels.

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Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Are you an academic and would like help with your reading list? Contact the Reading Lists Service to arrange a training session on creating/editing reading lists, delivered in person or via Teams. Book a time and date: northumbriauniversity.libwizard.com/f/book-a-demo #NorthumbriaLibrary

Headset resting on an open laptop in a conference room. Photo by Pexels.

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Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Explore BFI Player from the British Film Institute, streaming acclaimed landmark and archive films from Britain and Europe as well as international releases and film collections, including the BFI Flare LGBTQIA+ collection, showcasing icons of queer cinema. #NorthumbriaLibrary

Shot of a small cinema with red and pink lighting, taken from outside, people are visible in the lobby, by Myke Simon on Unsplash.

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Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Read ebooks your way! You can adjust the way Libby looks and acts to suit your reading needs. Change the e-book's font, text size, lighting and more! Browse our OverDrive collection: northumbriauni.overdrive.com #NorthumbriaLibrary

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Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

June is Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month - celebrating and raising awareness of GRT history & culture. GRTHM aims to help to tackle prejudice and amplify the voices of Gypsies, Roma and Travellers in wider society. #NorthumbriaLibrary #GRTHM26 www.northumbria.ac.uk/about-us/new...

Graphic for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month 2026, with the message ‘Onwards With Hope’.

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Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

LGBT Magazine Archive traces the history and evolution of LGBT history and culture, dating from the 1950s through to recent years, covering lifestyle, politics, social attitudes, activism and arts. #NorthumbriaLibrary

A selection of colourful magazine, lain open to form a pattern, by kconcha on Pixabay.

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Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Borrow with Pride from our new spotlight displays at both City Campus & Coach Lane libraries! Featuring content from our Represented Reading and wider Library collections. #NorthumbriaLibrary #Pridemonth2026

Pride Month spotlight display, Northumbria University Library, photos by library staff.

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Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Explore the world of graphic novels and comic books with our current spotlight display! We have everything from manga Shakespeare to golden age superheroes. #NorthumbriaLibrary

Graphic novels spotlight display at Northumbria University City Campus Library, photo by library staff.

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Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

The Horror Studies Research Group are hosting the Horror Studies Now conference next week. Want to dig up more from the world of horror studies? Check out reading list MI6022: The Modern Horror Film. northumbria.rl.talis.com/index.html #NorthumbriaLibrary @horrorstudies.bsky.social

Book cover of "Phases of the Moon: A Cultural History of the Werewolf Film" by Craig Ian Mann, featuring illustrated werewolf heads howling before a full moon.

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Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Looking to get the most out of your Reading Lists to help prepare for your assessments? Click the link to see our student guide to the online Reading List service: northumbria.rl.talis.com/index.html #NorthumbriaLibrary

Screenshot of Northumbria University's Reading Lists webpage, with a green arrow pointing to the "Reading List Support for Students" link in the top navigation menu.

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Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

AM Digital Primary Sources provides digital primary sources for teaching and research – including Eighteenth Century Drama, Mass Observation, Race Relations in America & The First World War. Find it via the Library A-Z. #NorthumbriaLibrary

A box of old sepia toned historical photographs, by Fabien Barral on Unsplash.

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Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Join in the #ReadingHour! From 7pm to 8pm today, people across the UK dedicate time to reading. Check out our OverDrive ebook and audiobook collection today: northumbriauni.overdrive.com #NorthumbriaLibrary

Promotional graphic for World Book Night by The Reading Agency, featuring six book covers: Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins, The Surrogate Mother by Freida McFadden, Kindred by Octavia E. Butler, Yellowface by Rebecca F. Kuang, Don't Let Him In by Lisa Jewell, and Where the Wildflowers Grow by Terah Shelton Harris. Text reads "World Book Night" and "Go All In – National Year of Reading 2026."

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Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Not only does today mark St George's Day, it's also the anniversary of one of England's greatest playwrights, William Shakespeare. For more Bard-related resources, follow the link to check out reading list 'EL6021: Shaking up Shakespeare': northumbria.rl.talis.com/index.html "But go at once!"

Bookshelf with multiple copies of "William Shakespeare Complete Works," featuring a floral design, red roses, and green leaves. Tone is classic and literary.

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Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

The BBC Shakespeare Archive provides access to hundreds of BBC television and radio broadcasts of Shakespeare’s plays and sonnets, classic interviews with key actors and adaptations by the Royal Shakespeare Company. #NorthumbriaLibrary library.northumbria.ac.uk/az.php?a=b

A close up of an open copy of Macbeth, with colourful lights surrounding, by Matt Riches on Unsplash.

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Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

The BBC Literary Archive includes over 2000 programmes from the BBC’s archive of literary adaptations, radio and televised performances, children’s literature, literary critiques and recorded book readings. #NorthumbriaLibrary library.northumbria.ac.uk/az.php?a=b

Old Film reel with all of the film gathered around it, by Jill Marv on Unsplash.

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Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Celebrating Northumbrian people and identity, the 58th Morpeth Northumbrian Gathering is a three-day festival starting today. 'The Northumbrians' is amongst numerous titles on reading list AD3035, which explores the culture and history of the north east: northumbria.rl.talis.com/index.html

The image shows the book "The Northumbrians: North-East England and Its People" by Dan Jackson on a colourful background of Northumbrian illustrations and dialect words, depicting historical scenes and figures. The book cover features a scenic landscape of Hadrian's Wall.

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Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Did you know there are books dedicated to Wellbeing for you to enjoy in the Library Basement at City Campus and the Learning Café at Coach Lane? Pick a book, find a sunny spot and relax! #NorthumbriaLibrary librarysearch.northumbria.ac.uk/primo-explor...

An open book lies in the grass, with daises and clover in the foreground, by congerdesign on Pixabay

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Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Transgender Day of Visibility is an annual observance that takes place on March 31st to celebrate trans and non-binary people. You can find books exploring trans identities in our Represented Reading collection. #NorthumbriaLibrary librarysearch.northumbria.ac.uk/primo-explor...

A copy of Trans Power by Juno Roche on shelf in the Represented Reading Collection, Northumbria University Library. Photo by library staff.

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Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Listen while you study. While you relax. While you cook. Whatever you're doing, take OverDrive with you. Explore our audiobook and ebook collection: northumbriauni.overdrive.com #NorthumbriaLibrary

Cover of "Pies and Prejudice" by Stuart Maconie, with OverDrive, Libby app and Northumbria University logos underneath. Above the cover is the text "Listen while you study." Background shows stationery.

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Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Our Recommend Service welcomes requests from staff and students for new resources that support the University's current teaching and research interests. If there's a resource you'd like to see in our collection, let us know: library.northumbria.ac.uk/recommend #NorthumbriaLibrary

Books on a wooden shelf, including titles such as "The Art of Fiction," "Writing a Dissertation," and "Patterns," all standing upright side by side.

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Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Explore BFI Flare from Wednesday 18th to Sunday 29th March, celebrating the best new LGBTQIA+ cinema from around the world. From curated collections to short documentary specials. Explore BFI Player via the Library A-Z. #NorthumbriaLibrary library.northumbria.ac.uk/az.php?a=b

Neon rainbow lighting illuminates positive messages written on a wall, by Jason Leung on Unsplash.

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Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

In celebration of University Mental Health Day, the Library is shining a spotlight on our Wellbeing Collection. A student-curated selection of cosy reads, uplifting stories, and thought-provoking books. Pop by the display, you might just find the perfect read at the right moment. #NorthumbriaLibrary

A selection of books from the Wellbeing collection, alongside posters highlighting University Mental Health Day.

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Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Are you a Northumbria academic and would like to make changes to your reading list? To get permissions, please fill in the form that can be found here: library.northumbria.ac.uk/readinglists... #NorthumbriaLibrary"

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Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

You took the chance – now tell us why. What drew you to our blind date display and did your book live up to the mystery? We’d love you hear your story below. #NorthumbriaLibrary

A white background with two pink and white posters with the title 'find your match' and a book covered in brown paper in the foreground with the question 'will it be love at first page'.

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Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

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Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Celebrate the birthday of Charles Dickens this weekend by exploring his classic works. Dickens created some of the world's best-known fictional characters and is regarded by many as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era. #NorthumbriaLibrary

Bust of Charles Dickens on a bookshelf, by Daniela Muntyan on Unsplash.

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Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Our Spotlight display for February is Blind date with a book. If you’ve found yourself stuck in a reading rut or fancy trying something new but have no idea where to start then this Spotlight is for you! #NorthumbriaLibrary

[Blind date with a book posters, wrapped mystery book and spotlight book display photographs by library staff]

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Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Holocaust Memorial Day commemorates the 6 million Jewish men, women and children murdered during the Holocaust, the victims of other acts of Nazi persecution, and where persecution led in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur. #NorthumbriaLibrary

A single candle in the darkness, by David Tomaseti on Unsplash.

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Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Amplifying Black Voices student ambassador Lilian has created an OverDrive collection. Whether it's family secrets, cultural expectations, diaspora memory, or inherited trauma, these characters all navigate the weight of what's passed down to them: northumbriauni.overdrive.com/collection/1763359

The heading at the top says 'The Stories We Carry: Amplifying Black Voices'. Underneath are six titles in two rows of three from this OverDrive collection. A mix of audiobooks and ebooks are shown.

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Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Burns Night, on Sunday the 25th of January, marks the anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns, celebrating the life, works and spirit of the great Scottish poet. Many mark the occasion with a Burns supper, and recitals of his works. #NorthumbriaLibrary

The works of Robert Burns, on shelf at Northumbria University Library, photo by library staff.

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Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Escape the cold with a classic movie, tv series or documentary! Free to loan from our new spotlight. #NorthumbriaLibrary

DVD spotlight display at Northumbria University City Campus Library, showcasing various classic movies, photo by library staff.

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Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Planning some recreational reading? Visit OverDrive (also available through the Libby app), where you can access ebooks and audiobooks. If there's a title that we don't have, select a 'Notify Me' tag on it via Libby. You'll be informed if the Library purchases the title. #NorthumbriaLibrary

Headline text says 'Listen while you relax.'. Underneath is a cover of Shoe Dog by Phil Knight, and general audiobook functions. The background shows a bath and candles.

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Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Warm up this season with a good book! We’ve selected some themed reads to entertain you. Our current spotlight selection has something for everyone, from festive fun to classic ghost stories. #NorthumbriaLibrary

A book lies open amidst a festive selection of thread, pinecones and sweets. A printed label sits on top of the book with the dictionary definition of December, by hello aesthe on Pexels.

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Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Northumbria University's OverDrive subscription means you can now take the library with you. Students and staff can enjoy free access to a growing collection of audiobooks and ebooks. Titles can be accessed via Libby, the Library App or head over to northumbriauni.overdrive.com. #NorthumbriaLibrary

Headphones next to a stack of books. The text reads 'OverDrive audiobooks & e-books now free for Northumbria students & staff! Explore our OverDrive leisure reading titles today!'

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Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

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Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Module leaders! A reminder to submit your Semester Two reading list for review by Friday 12th December to ensure resources are available for the start of teaching. When you're finished updating your list, click Publish. Any queries? Get in touch with the Reading Lists Service. #NorthumbriaLibrary

A library shelf filled with different books. Only the first book's front cover can be seen, which is 'Publish or Perish' by Imad A. Moosa.

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Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

The University Library offers a dedicated Wellbeing Collection featuring a range of cosy fictional works, life-affirming narratives, and thought-provoking stories. #NorthumbriaLibrary library.northumbria.ac.uk/librarynews/...

Wellbeing Collection - selection of books and spotlight display at Northumbria University City Campus Library, photos by library staff.

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Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Reading lists contain key module resources. Curated by your module tutor, the lists include books, journal articles and anything else that might be helpful for your studies. For more information: library.northumbria.ac.uk/studentreadi... #NorthumbriaLibrary

Screenshot shows a reading list with a mixture of different resources including books and journal articles.

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Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

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Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Grove Music Online is a comprehensive compendium of music scholarship. Including the Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians, Dictionary of Opera, Dictionary of Jazz, Oxford Dictionary of Music and Oxford Companion to Music. #NorthumbriaLibrary

A vintage microphone set up in a recording studio, with the background out of focus, by Splashi on Pixabay.

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Northumbria University Library @northumbrialibrary.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Congratulations to David Szalay who won the 2025 Booker Prize with novel 'Flesh'. If you would like to check out some of the previous winner's - look no further than your #NorthumbriaLibrary.

Four books on a library shelf, which are previous Booker Prize winners - Life of Pi by Yann Martel, The Sellout by Paul Beatty, Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart and The Testaments by Margaret Atwood.

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