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A Memoir of My Former Self by Hilary Mantel - digital resources

<b>The magnificent final book from one of our greatest contemporary writers.</b>

As well as her celebrated career as a novelist, Hilary Mantel long contributed to newspapers and journals, unspooling stories from her own life and illuminating the world as she found it. This strand of her… read more

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Reading Friends LGBTQ+ Resource

This resource has been developed in partnership with Islington Library and Heritage services, for adults to discuss, engage with and be inspired by the LGBTQ+ history of the borough.

This pack contains 6 session plans, resources and ideas for activities. The activities can be used to further… read more

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Tips for Virtual Befriending on Zoom

This resource contains helpful tips and reminders on how to set up and and deliver a Reading Friends Zoom session, keeping your online group safe and secure, and other important things to consider. read more

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Reader Reviews October 2023 - what readers thought about books this month!

Did you know that we offer free reading group sets of books for groups every month? All we ask for in return are reviews. If you'd like to find out more you can sign up to our "newsletters":https://readingagency.org.uk/email/.

Every month we will be sharing reviews from our readers who have… read more

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You Could Be So Pretty by Holly Bourne Reading Group Questions

Reading group questions for You Could Be So Pretty by Holly Bourne.

Change the rules. Reclaim your power. If you can…

What would you choose?

“Razor-sharp and compelling, it is essential reading for every teenage girl.” The Observer

“This book is brilliant, brutal and beautiful. A… read more

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Reading Friends 'Not Quite Nice' session plan

Ideas for a Reading Friends session based on Celia Imrie's novel, 'Not Quite Nice'. This session plan includes a synopsis and questions to be used as conversation starters. read more

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Warm Welcome Toolkit

Older people told Ageing Better in Camden that a Warm Welcome is essential when encouraging people to take part in activities and remain connected in their communities, especially if they have faced loneliness or social isolation.

They gathered ideas, resources and tips to create the Warm… read more

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The Reading Agency’s October booklist – Poetry

National Poetry Day (5 October) is a day to share, read and even write poetry. To celebrate, we've put together some of our favourite poetry picks.

You can buy the books from "Bookshop.org":https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/the-reading-agency-s-october-booklist-2023-poetry.

<b>Looking to share… read more

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