I love libraries and when I was growing up that was the only way I got to read. Every week almost without fail my parents would take my siblings and I to the library – at least that’s how it felt at the time.

And I loved it. I always came back with a haul of books to read ranging from younger books through to adult fiction. With my fascination with all things story I would plough through books week on week.

For most families, even in today’s world of discount and cheaper eBooks, it can be hard...