Take a virtual trip across the pond with the WPL

The United Kingdom has given the world loads of great things: sticky toffee pudding, the electric motor, and Harry Styles (if you have no idea who that is, feel free to start your modern pop music education here). Here are some new and classic resources that showcase some of the best that Britain has to offer and will make you feel right chuffed about being a library cardholder.

Needing some captivating characters from Britain and beyond? Hoopla has you covered with over 1,600 unique episodes from Acorn TV. You can stream or download Acorn TV’s addictive dramas, thrilling mysteries, and warm-hearted comedies with your library card using the Hoopla app or website.

Take a look at the full collection or choose from one of our favorites:

Vera

Mystery Road

A Place to Call Home

What about contemporary British fiction?

Austen is awesome. Shelley is stellar. The Brontë's are bomb. BUT there are loads of contemporary British authors that are worth a read. Here are a few.

White Teeth
by Zadie Smith

The Ocean at the End of the Lane
by Neil Gaiman

Wolf Hall
by Hilary Mantel

June Book Groups: 33.3% British, 100% fun