Ringmer review A reader writes Rebecca Yarros: Onyx Storm The third of the Empyrean series. A tale of peril and bravery impeccably told. The best part is still the dry wit of the dragons as they bond with their inferior human riders.

Ringmer review A reader writes Lesley Thomson: Ghost Girl Fabulously well written. Every new character comes off the page in just a few sentences. A very satisfying story.

Ringmer review A reader writes Fran Wilde: A Philosophy of Thieves In a post crisis future, the rich are even richer. They put on enormously expensive parties at which gangs of thieves are hired to rob their guests. Roosa is one such artist, who finds herself thrown into a twisty and deadly plot.

Ringmer review A reader writes Rebcca Yarros: Iron Flame. Brilliant sequel to Fourth Wing, impeccable writing, compulsive reading.

Ringmer review A reader writes Rebcca Yarros: Fourth Wing a world with dragons and a lot of danger. There's also quite a lot of sex. Brilliant writing. Yarros has Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and, interestingly, has very convincingly written a main character with the same condition.

Ringmer review A reader writes Elif Shafak: The Forty Rules Of Love An American woman has constructed a life as a perfect wife and mother (despite husband's infidelity), and then life comes at her in the form of a book about the Sufi poet Rumi. TBH, it took a while to get into, but worth it.

we're being followed by a criminologist. Oops. <The Library tiptoes carefully out of sight.>

We've just been told a library is only a library if it's from the Libre region of France, otherwise it's just a sparkling book hoard. We're very happy to be known as a sparkling book hoard. And happy new year to all our readers!

Probably the best designed book we've seen all year - dust jacket, cover and inside cover all unite to depict the Rose Field.

Ringmer review A reader writes Moira Buffini: Torchfire Second in the Torch trilogy. Wonderful tale of love, difference and a brutal struggle for supremacy in what remains of the world after we've wrecked it. Can't wait for the third part, but I'm going to have to; it's not out yet. Sigh.

Ringmer review A reader writes Stina Jackson: the Last Snow. Deliciously dark with a very satisfying end.

Ringmer review A reader writes Susie Dent: Guilty By Definition. Cosy crime and lovely words. What more could a reader want?

Ringmer review A reader writes Philip Pullman: The Secret Commonwealth The latest instalment of Lyra's life journey unfolds in mesmerising fashion.

We like this.

Ringmer review A reader writes Jo Nesbo: Blood Ties This is wonderful from Jo Nesbo. Seriously good writing and an excellent plot.

Tickets still available! Join local authors Elly Griffiths and Lesley Thomson at 2.30 on Sat 29th Nov at Ringmer Village Hall to hear them talking to each other about their work. Tickets £5 available from Ringmer Village Library or email [email protected]

Join local authors Elly Griffiths and Lesley Thomson at 2.30 on Sat 29th Nov at Ringmer Village Hall to hear them talking to each other about their work. Tickets £5 available from Ringmer Village Library or email [email protected]

Ringmer review A distraught reader writes: "I've just finished the last @ellygriffiths.bsky.social Ruth Galloway. "WHAT DO I DO NOW???? "SEND HELP!"

Ringmer review Moira Buffini: Songlight A reader writes: enthralling.

CAKE!!!!! Cake! Cake! Cake! Cake! And books as well. And jigsaws. THE BUMPER BOOK AND JIGSAW SALE! Don't miss it. Saturday October 25th 10-12 noon Ringmer Village Hall

Still there. Looks like @faberbooks.bsky.social don't read their social media streams.

Dear @louisedoughty.bsky.social did you know @faberbooks.bsky.social has A Bird In Winter classified as a travel book?

@louisedoughty.bsky.social Ringmer reviews Two reviews for Louise Doughty's A Bird In Winter #1: "Extraordinary" #2: "Exceptional. Really riveting."

Ringmer review @ellygriffiths.bsky.social : The Lantern Men A reader writes: "Superb. The best Galloway story yet."

Ringmer review Elly Griffiths: The Chalk Pit A reader writes: Another excellent episode in the lives, loves and murders of Dr Ruth Galloway and the Norfolk cops. Thoroughly recommended.

We had a very nice visit from our MP James MacCleary. Sadly he was too old to sign up for the #SummerReadingChallenge

Our regular reviewer Dorothy the megalodon met the book golem to talk about...books, of course. And the #SummerReadingChallenge, which is still on - you can join at the library. Or you can sign up online: summerreadingchallenge.org.uk Dorothy and the golem are still talking; we can't separate them.

Ringmer review @ellygriffiths.bsky.social: The Woman In Blue Dorothy the RIngmer megalodon says "The cover says 'bone chilling'. Good. I like bones. Not sure about chilled ones though. Cracking good book, couldn't put it down. Not even to eat."

Too hot in the garden? Nothing on TV? Read a book! The Summer Reading Challenge is here. Sign up at Ringmer Village Library and read anything you like.

You're right, Rachael 👇 ; it really is all still happening.

@ellygriffiths.bsky.social Woman In Blue wasn't on the shelf at @ringmerlibrary.bsky.social so I asked to go on the waiting list. Man went to check, and came back with it in his hand. I said, "It wasn't there!" He said, "It was in the hand of the person putting books back on the shelf". Result!

We have been reading a lot of ‪@ellygriffiths.bsky.social‬ lately.

Ringmer review A reader writes David Baldacci: Simply Lies. The first Baldaci book I've read but it won't be the last. Intriguing plot and great characters; two female protagonists who may or may not be on the same side. Definitely worth reading.

Ringmer review A reader writes @ellygriffiths.bsky.social The Outcast Dead A lovely dollop of Galloway, Nelson, Cathbad et al. And Kate, of course. And a juicy mystery to solve.

It's tomorrow!!! Books Jigsaws Cakes Ringmer Village Hall 10-12 noon Books Jigsaws Cakes Children’s books from 20 pence, paperbacks from 50 pence, hardbacks from £1. Jigsaws Cake Free entry.

Ringmer review A reader writes Grim but compelling reading about a part of Jamaica's history and Britain's shameful past.

THE BUMPER BOOK SALE OF THE SUMMER!!! This Saturday 10-12 Ringmer Village Hall. Did you read about the reading list full of fake books? (arstechnica.com/ai/2025/05/c...) Well, none of our books are fake! None of our jigsaws either! We're just checking the cake now... See you there on Saturday.

Ringmer review @ellygriffiths.bsky.social Elly Griffiths: Dying Fall In an unforeseen development Ruth swaps the Broads for Blackpool and still manages to solve a dangerous case. Great fun.

May 24th!!!! Book the date!!! 10-12 noon Books, jigsaws, cake BUMPER BOOK AND JIGSAW SALE Children’s books from 20 pence, paperbacks from 50 pence, hardbacks from £1. Jigsaws And did we say CAKE! Free entry. Cake inside. Soon to be inside you. Did we mention cake?

Quick shout out for #independentbookstoreday for the lovely Much Ado Books in Alfriston. www.muchadobooks.com Visit, visit, visit - in person or online (Listed by the Times this year as one of the best browsable bookshops in the UK).

We applaud the sentiment, though not necessarily the execution.

Ringmer Review Dorothy the Ringmer megalodon reviews Elly Griffiths "A Room Full of Bones". "Yum. I love bones. Crunchy. I love this book too. Love watching Galloway and Nelson's relationship evolve."

We were pleased to be on our local radio station this afternoon, talking about our recent fab event with @ellygriffiths.bsky.social and these three great books.

We concur with all of these.

As fans of @ellygriffiths.bsky.social we are delighted to learn that there is a Galloway hoard in Scotland. We have a Galloway hoard too, but people keep taking them out.

Ringmer review @ellygriffiths.bsky.social: The Frozen People A reader writes, "I already like Ali Dawson as much as Ruth Galloway. We need more. "Great last line too: "She takes his arm and they walk down the quiet street into the restless, timeless city."

Our competition winner this month 👇

Ringmer review Jo Browning Wroe: A Terrible Kindness A reader writes: An unusual and poignant story which will stay with me for a long time. Descriptions of the Aberfan disaster were powerful and tenderly written - but this was only part of the story. 1/2

Ringmer review Lotte and Soren Hammer: The Hanging Dorothy the Ringmer megalodon says, "Really gruesome. Just the way I like them. But the good guys win in the end."

Our noticeboard is brimming with anticipation. Elly Griffiths, 1st March, last few tickets left. GET YOURS NOW! £5 Email [email protected] or cash at the library.