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Right Book, Right Time

Right Book, Right Time

16 June 2023

We each have a book that’s had a profound effect on us. Find out what has been the right book at the right time for some of our team. read more »

5 Books to Escape to this Summer

5 Books to Escape to this Summer

08 June 2023

With summer now upon us, you may be thinking about setting off on holiday sometime soon. Lucky you! Or maybe you’re spending this summer at home, taking some time to rest but dreaming about being somewhere else. If that’s the case, then let us help you. read more »

5 Podcasts To Find Your Next Read

5 Podcasts To Find Your Next Read

01 June 2023

Podcasts have never been more popular. There are podcasts on sport, movies and, most importantly for those on the Road to Reading, books! We’re here to help you find a podcast for your reading needs. read more »

Free books and more

Free books and more

26 May 2023

At The Reading Agency, we love libraries. They can be found all over the country and are full of books just waiting to be read. And best of all, they’re completely free to use! Find out why you shoudl join the library. read more »

5 Bookshops to Visit Before You Die

5 Bookshops to Visit Before You Die

19 May 2023

For bibliophiles (also known as book lovers) there’s nothing quite like a bookshop. It’s always exciting when you’re holding a new book in your hands, keen to follow the adventures within. If you’re looking to get into reading, you’ve got all this to look forward to. read more »

5 Reasons to Put Down Your Phone (and Pick Up a Book!)

5 Reasons to Put Down Your Phone (and Pick Up a Book!)

12 May 2023

Did you know that on average, the UK adult spends 4.8 hours on their phone each day? We want more people to experience the benefits of reading for pleasure, and we’re here to help with our top 5 reasons to put down your phone and pick up a book. read more »

How does reading help us?

How does reading help us?

05 May 2023

What’s the point of reading? How will it help you? Find out how reading can help us escape, relax, and even feel more confident! read more »

If you like...then try...

If you like...then try...

27 April 2023

Do you enjoy crime dramas on TV? Or perhaps you like cookery shows? We have just the book for you. Whatever your interests, there’ll be something for you in this year’s list of World Book Night books. read more »

Routes into Reading

Routes into Reading

21 April 2023

Congratulations – you’re on the Road to Reading! However, you might be finding this journey a little daunting. To help you on your way, let’s fire up the satnav and take a look at some recommended routes to help you get started on your reading journey! read more »

Reading for Recovery

Reading for Recovery

28 March 2023

We spoke to Mpilo, who works at the Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust. Last year, through World Book Night, OHFT gifted books to users of their services, giving them access to books that they wouldn’t typically have. read more »

Suzie's story - Reading for Wellbeing

Suzie's story - Reading for Wellbeing

30 November 2022

We spoke to Suzie, a recipient of a World Book Night book from York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust who told us about the impact of World Book Night on her. read more »

Why is reading for pleasure important?

Why is reading for pleasure important?

10 April 2022

At The Reading Agency, we want to create a world where everyone is reading their way to a better life. Research shows that reading for pleasure can promote better health and wellbeing, aids in building social connections and relationships with others and is associated with a range of factors that... read more »

Support your local library

Support your local library

12 April 2021

We’re so excited that today, 12 April, libraries across England and Wales are re-opening their doors to customers, with hopefully not long to go for Scotland and Northern Ireland. At The Reading Agency, we love libraries. They’re an essential part of our communities and we want to celebrate just ... read more »

Norfolk's Great Big Read

Norfolk's Great Big Read

07 December 2019

For the last two years the World Book Night recommended reads have been promoted across our 47 Norfolk libraries and 6 mobile libraries as part of our ‘Great Big Read’ campaign – an annual reading promotion for adults and young people. read more »

Seacombe Library's Giveaway Tea Party

Seacombe Library's Giveaway Tea Party

08 February 2019

With over 4,000 public libraries in the UK and 64.1 million members, libraries are an incredibly important part of our society and communities. As well as providing access to free books, they are vital for ensuring that everyone has equal access to information, as well as offering events and acti... read more »

And relax...!

And relax...!

30 January 2019

World Book Night 2018 highlighted the link between reading and mental health. 1 in 4 people in the UK experience a mental health problem each year, and The Reading Agency’s research as part of our Reading Well programme shows that reading can increase empathy, improve relationships with others an... read more »

Sharing reading with Reading Friends

Sharing reading with Reading Friends

14 January 2019

World Book Night aims to reach adults all over the country, from students in colleges to residents of care homes. Reading has huge benefits for older people; studies show that 8-10% of people aged 65 and older are often or always lonely, while 12% feel socially isolated. Reading can bring people ... read more »

Making a difference in Gateshead town centre

Making a difference in Gateshead town centre

20 December 2018

learningSkills is a council learning provider based in the community, aiming to offer excellent education to everyone. We got involved for the first time in 2018 because we are focused on making Gateshead a place where everyone thrives, and World Book Night is a practical and fun way to support t... read more »

World Book Night 2018 builds on previous success

World Book Night 2018 builds on previous success

30 July 2018

World Book Night is an annual celebration of reading and books that takes place on 23 April. In 2018, the programme’s eighth year and its fifth at The Reading Agency, we saw 42,160 books donated by publishers given away in prisons, homeless centres, hospitals, colleges, public libraries and other... read more »