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Reader Reviews January 2024 - Children and Young People

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.

Every month we will be sharing reviews from our readers who have received copies of the latest books from… read more

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Reader Reviews January 2024

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.

Every month we will be sharing reviews from our readers who have received copies of the latest books from… read more

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  • Reading Groups for Everyone

The Reading Agency’s January booklist - New Year, New Adventures

To kick off 2024 we have picked books that will either help you learn something new or will take you away on new adventures. Whether you're looking to delve into some self-improvement, explore the wonders of nature, conduct mind-boggling science experiments, or embark on thrilling fictional… read more

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Dementia Friendly booklist

After being diagnosed with Young-onset dementia in July 2014 Wendy Mitchell set about finding other ways to keep reading. She shared some of her favourite books with us during 2019 in the attached resource. Wendy passed away in 2024. read more

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The Reading Agency’s December booklist for children and young people - Books of the Year!

At The Reading Agency, we have read a lot of brilliant books over the past year; books that have made us laugh, cry and left us with a lot to discuss. Members of our team have picked the books that have stood out for them in 2024. We hope you find some inspiration for your next read, or perhaps… read more

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The Reading Agency’s December booklist for adults - Books of the Year!

At The Reading Agency, we have read a lot of brilliant books over the past year; books that have made us laugh, cry and left us with a lot to discuss. Members of our team have picked the books that have stood out for them in 2024. We hope you find some inspiration for your next read, or perhaps… read more

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  • Reading Groups for Everyone

Grief Awareness Week 2023: library toolkit

A toolkit to support libraries to get involved in Grief Awareness Week, 2-8 December 2023.

The toolkit provides:
• Helpful resources
• Library display and activity ideas
• Template social media copy
• Signposting to further support read more

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Book Guide and Signposting for Grief and Bereavement

This guide recommends books that can lend a hand in helping to understand and cope with grief, for yourself or those around you.

There are recommendations for "adults":https://reading-well.org.uk/books/books-on-prescription/mental-health,… read more

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The Reading Agency’s November booklist – Debuts

November marks National Novel Writing Month or NaNoWriMo (as it’s more commonly known). We want to celebrate some of our favourite debut authors/illustrators of 2023.

From beautifully illustrated picture books, thrilling middle grade, YA titles to escape with and a mixture of non-fiction and… read more

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  • Reading Groups for Everyone
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Read, Talk, Share Bloomsbury reading list

Bloomsbury has put together a list of fiction and non-fiction books that deal with loneliness and mental health issues, as well as other fiction titles that can help bring people together and spark conversations in Reading Friends sessions. This book list has been created as part of our Read,… 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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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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