Libraries have always been special to me. Back in uni, I worked as a library assistant. I loved the routine of it; reshelving books, labelling new arrivals…

When life got tough, the library was my sanctuary. I loved the quiet peace of it. Even now, whenever I visit campus, I make a point of stopping in to see my old librarians.

That’s why it feels especially meaningful to get my own books into libraries. A few weeks ago, someone told me she had emailed her local library to request Lion of Zarall, and they actually stocked it! I can’t describe how excited I am that a book I have written has a library label on it now.

Blandford Library in UK now has Lion of Zarall in their catalogue. A place I’ve never been to before has my book on their shelves and it feels surreal!

And all it took was one message. It really can be that simple.

Some libraries have online forms where you can put in a request. Others let you walk in and talk to a librarian. Or you can just send a quick email.

Libraries can order both eBook and print editions of my books (with Beast of Zarall available after October). To make it easier, here’s a sample email you can copy and tweak:

Hello,

I’d love to request the following books for the library’s collection:

Lion of Zarall by Eddy Rose – ISBN: 978-1763734111

Beast of Zarall by Eddy Rose – ISBN: 978-1763734135

Thank you so much for considering this request.

And now for the fun part! I have a mission. You see the world map below? Every time a library adds one of my books, I’ll mark the location. I can’t wait to see the pins spread across this map! Like little reminders of how stories travel further when readers carry them there.

So, if you want your local library recognised on this map, go ahead and request any of my books. Then send me a quick note or leave a comment here to let me know where, and I’ll add it to the map.

Will you take a gladiator to your library?