mollyvicto Posted May 28, 2010 #1 Share Posted May 28, 2010 We've taken many Celebrity cruises, but the one coming up will be our first on Solstice. Can anyone tell us about the library onboard; i.e. new fiction, bestsellers, good selection? Thanks, as always, for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C 2 C Posted May 28, 2010 #2 Share Posted May 28, 2010 The library is always a hit or miss situation on every ship. If you are there first, paperbacks left by the previous cruisers will offer a better selection than what the ship offers. There will be many empty spaces if you delay visiting the library immediately upon arrival.. There is no librarian so books have a tendency to develop legs.. We generally bring along books to swap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortugas Posted May 28, 2010 #3 Share Posted May 28, 2010 agree with all the above. I will add that it's a very nice space, and not a lot of people hang out there. And i def had better luck picking things up left behind by others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infi Posted May 28, 2010 #4 Share Posted May 28, 2010 The S-class libraries are pretty large and well-appointed when you compare them to comparable ships of that size. As always, the best books go first, but I remember they had large travel and childrens' sections. Additionally, it is a visually stunning space, overlooking the atrium, live tree, and glass elevators. Usually very quiet and underutilized, as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C 2 C Posted May 28, 2010 #5 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Here are some pictures from Solstice. Note that most books are above ceiling level and are for show only: I found the offering much inferior to the choice available on Constellation and Infinity. The first three pictures show the main portion of about 5 shelves each, the last two are port side and starboard side locations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bardstowntraveller Posted May 28, 2010 #6 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Make sure you check out the racks outside the main part of the library. I was able to find several books in those locations that I liked. As far as it being a quiet place, it can be hit or miss. Several times when we went by, there were people playing cards at the tables. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyvicto Posted May 29, 2010 Author #7 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Thank you all for your information and pictures. Looks like a beautiful space, but I'll be sure to bring a book in case I don't find a good one in there.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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