Talking books from the library

Talking books on tape or CD (compact disc) are another way of enjoying stories, plays, poetry, biographies and other books. They are ideal if you are not able to read print and also great for everyone to listen to in the car or while relaxing at home.

All the talking books you can borrow from libraries in Shropshire are listed in the Library Catalogue which is available online. Please follow the link to "Library Service Catalogue" on this page or you may like to look at lists of the talking books available by type:

Fiction

• Adventure and horror
• Crime
• Family stories
• Modern life
• Romantic adventure
• Westerns
• General fiction

Non-fiction

• Biography and reminiscence
• Comedy
• General interest
• Health and fitness
• History
• Poetry and plays
• Religion and travel

In each list, the books are listed in alphabetical order and the number of tapes or discs in each set is shown. Books that have been adridged are shown. Follow the links on this page to browse through the lists or print them.

If you would like to receive regular updates of new titles by e-mail, or would like the lists in a different format, please ask.

You can request any of them from any library or mobile library or by using the online request system. Requests and loans are free if you have a concessionary library card. Please ask in the library about this if you do not have one or follow the link on this page to find out more.