Every morning at around half past ten, Sybil Van Antwerp sits down to write letters – to her brother, to her best friend, to the president of the university who will not allow her to attend a class she desperately wants to take, to her favourite authors to tell them what she thinks of their… read more
Can you imagine it? I’d say to them. Can you imagine me there in the front row in Saint Peter’s Square? The lesbian sister of a literal saint.
Brought up in a devout household in Ireland, Jay is now living in London with her girlfriend, determined to live day to day and not think too much… read more
Notes for Teachers for children aged 9+
Explore themes of:
- Nature
- The ocean
- Coral reefs
- Magic and fantasy
Subject Checklist:
- Literacy
- Science
- D.T.
- Art and design
- P.S.H.E.
The activities included here are suitable for the classroom or library sessions. read more
Our Picture Perfect Booklist is a collection of books that prove a picture really can be worth a thousand words! This specially curated list showcases highly illustrated books, graphic novels, and powerful visual storytelling that enhances the story being told. Whether you're a comic book… read more
"The Book Club Hub":https://bit.ly/41CqjBl is a platform connecting readers and book clubs of all ages across the UK. It is managed by national reading charity, The Reading Agency.
The Book Club Hub offers book club leaders access to free offers from publishers and prizes in return for… read more
"Reading Groups for Everyone":https://readinggroups.org/ will be changing to our new Book Club Hub on 2 April 2025 (this link will be live 1 April 2025: "www.bookclubhub.co.uk":https://bit.ly/41CqjBl). As well as offering a more inclusive and welcoming experience for reading groups, we will… read more
The much-anticipated sequel to How To Solve Your Own Murder. A page-turning mystery with an unforgettable cast of characters, perfect for fans of Knives Out and Only Murders in the Building.
'What a great read!' J. M. Hall
'Kept me guessing until the very end' Joanna… read more
Use this toolkit to find key messaging and suggested social media posts to join in World Book Night online. read more
Once the tide turns, you can't hold it back…
When Evie's father falls desperately ill, she finally returns to the family home on Orkney and the wild landscape she left as a teenager, swearing never to return. Not everyone is happy at her arrival, particularly her estranged sister Liv,… read more
Discover the #1 bestseller Ultra-Processed People, the life-changing read you need to understand Ultra-Processed Food.
It's not you, it's the food.
We have entered a new 'age of eating' where most of our calories come from an entirely novel set of substances called Ultra-Processed… read more
Download these images of the individual titles from the World Book Night 2025 booklist to use on social media. read more
Print these posters and stick up on noticeboards, in windows and anywhere else you like to promote World Book Night. read more