Recommended reads for adults

Whether you are looking to build up your reading confidence, or are just looking for a quick read, why not try a book from our Adult Literacy collection?

This collection includes a range of books to suit different reading and literacy levels. Using the document below you can browse these titles by level to find a suitable book to try. 

The Adult Literacy collection also includes a selection of Quick Reads. The Reading Agency works with popular authors to produce this series of short and engaging books, ideal for rediscovering a love of reading. To find these books on the library catalogue, just type “Quick Reads” in the search box and select “Adult Fiction” or “Adult Non Fiction” in the drop down box.  

October Focus on Mental Health 

Aberdeen City Libraries have compiled a selection of reads around themes of mental health and wellbeing and recovery to complement events that took place during October 2019. 

Mental Health Awareness Week 

Aberdeen City Libraries have compiled a list of poems, short stories, articles, novels, biographies and non-fiction/ self help titles on the topic of body image to support Mental Health Awareness Week 2019. 

Human Trafficking

Aberdeen City Libraries have compiled a selection of reads including fiction, non-fiction, articles and websites to explore the multi-faceted and complex issue of Human Trafficking following a recent event with author Peter Ritchie. 

ReaDiscover

In 2016 the annual national adult reading promotion celebrated the year of Innovation, Architecture and Design with a special 'ReaDiscover' theme, exploring science, architecture and innovation. The list of titles available was as diverse as the theme including time travel, steampunk and space exploration to name but a few.

Read and Remember

Each Spring, Aberdeen City Libraries joins libraries across Scotland to encourage teenagers and adults to get involved in the national reading promotion. In 2015, we encouraged people to remember those involved in World War One by reading books and resources relating to the conflict.

Websites for Recommendations

We have put together a list of  useful websites which will help you find your next favourite read. 

Suggested websites for book recommendations

If we do not have the book you are looking for then why not suggest that the book be bought for stock.

You can do this at the library or you can suggest an item online.