The Merton Big Read
The Merton Big Read 2025 is Without Warning & Only Sometimes by Kit de Waal. A story of an extraordinary childhood and how a girl who grew up in house where the Bible was the only book on offer went on to discover a love of reading that inspires her to this day.
Without Warning & Only Sometimes is now available to borrow across Merton Libraries and Wimbledon BookFest events will be taking place over the year.
Pick up your copy and get reading! And when you're done, share the story with friends, family, neighbours – and remember they can borrow a copy too!
For more information, upcoming events and offers, visit: Wimbledon BookFest
Reading Well
Reading Well supports people in their journey towards better mental health by making helpful books recommended by health experts easily accessible to readers of all ages.
The Reading Agency has worked closely with library services across England to provide unprecedented access to the carefully designed reading lists:
Reading Well for mental health; Reading Well for young people; and Reading Well for children. Topics explored include mindfulness and cognitive behavioural therapy; coping with grief, anxiety, depression, and stress; understanding bullies, body dysmorphia, ADHD, autism, and OCD; and much more. Books from each list will be available for borrowing and e-lending from library authorities across England - check with your local library authority for more information.
Reading Well for dementia recommends helpful reading for people living with dementia. There are also books on the list for family members, friends and carers. The books provide reliable information, advice and support as well as personal stories.
The booklist is targeted at people living with dementia, carers and family members, including younger children, to support them to understand the condition.