In a divided country, power and loyalty conquer all…
Discover the new historical novel from Philippa Gregory, the Number One bestselling author of Tidelands and Dark Tides. A compelling and powerful story of political intrigue and personal ambition, set between the palaces of London, the… read more
<b>Waterstones Non-Fiction Book of the Month for June 2023
Shortlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction 2022
A Radio 4 Book of the Week
About <i>The Escape Artist</i></b>
Anne Frank. Primo Levi. Oskar Schindler. Rudolf Vrba.
In April 1944 nineteen-year-old Rudolf Vrba… read more
<b>Faber is one of the world’s great independent publishing houses. Since they were founded in 1929, they have sought to find the very best writers and they are proud to publish the foremost voices in fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama, film and children’s books.</b>
In 2022, Faber won Crime… read more
This resource pack will help you to celebrate the Great Read/Write Together, as part of the Great Get Together (23-25 June), an initiative run by the Jo Cox Foundation. read more
Three nuns play the lottery to save their failing convent, resulting in a story of friendship, community, faith and love.
The 1990s are proving tough for the convent. The order of the Sisters of Saint Philomena is down to its three last nuns. The place that Sisters Margaret, Bridget and… read more
For over fifty years, Judy Blume’s classic and ground-breaking novel Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret has impacted generations with its
timeless coming-of-age story, insightful humour, and candid exploration of life’s biggest questions.
In Lionsgate’s big-screen adaptation, 11-year-old… read more
The Women's Prize for Fiction is the greatest international celebration of women’s creativity. Now in its twenty-eighth year, the Prize shines a spotlight on outstanding, ambitious, original fiction written in English by women from anywhere in the world. The 2023… read more
We hope that May will be a time of communities coming together in celebration, so we have selected some of our favourite titles that demonstrate the power of being part of a community (whether big or small) and the importance of celebrating together.
You can buy the books selected on the… read more
This folder contains six session packs using the Quick Reads 2023 titles:
Dead Man Talking by Roddy Doyle
Hello Mum by Bernadine Evaristo
One False Move by Dreda Say Mitchell
Paris for One by Jojo Meyes
The Double Clue by Agatha Christie
Wish You Were Dead by Peter James
Each resource… read more
Clips from the ITV regional news channels showing different Reading Friends groups in March 2023. read more
Maame is an unforgettable coming-of-age story about finally becoming the heroine of your own life.
Here are some reading group questions to help enhance your discussion.
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Our April booklist – ‘A Race Against Time’ – is chock full of exciting and gripping reads. From thrillers
to Sci-Fi, there’s something for everyone. Dive into the list today and don’t forget to tell us what you
thought of any of the books on the list by tagging us on social media using… read more