Every month we like to feature an author who has caught our eye or inspired us. You can find their books by searching for their titles on our online catalogue or pop into your local library.

Emily Henry

Emily Henry is an American author who is best known for her New York Times bestselling romance novels. Henry was educated in Ohio followed by a creative writing scholarship with plans to study dance. She also completed a writing residency at the now-defunct New York Center for Art & Media Studies.  Henry's debut young adult novel, The Love That Split the World, was published in January 2016. After writing several young adult novels, her first adult romance novel, Beach Read, was published in 2020, to widespread success with a film adaptation set to come out in 2025. By March 2023, Henry had sold more than 2.4 million books collectively.  All five of Henry's adult romance books have been optioned for on-screen adaptations.  Her sixth adult romance book, Great Big Beautiful Life, is set to be published on April 22, 2025. She currently lives and writes in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky's Ohio River region. From 2016, she became a full-time writer and proof reader.

Welsh author of the month - Alun Davies

Alun Davies is originally from Aberystwyth but now lives in Cardiff. He enjoys running and cycling and has completed several triathlons. He's a father of three.  His dark, detective series set in Aberystwyth, echoes contemporary popular adventure stories and Scandi television series. He presents his books in short and catchy chapters, with different characters telling the stories. Although a trilogy about dire murders, his books are sure to appeal to everyone who has a warm place for Aberystwyth in their hearts!  His books have been described as excellent examples of detective novels that keep you on the edge of your seat, are worth losing sleep over and leave you desperate to get to the end.