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Dead Man Talking: Discussion Guide

Reading guide and discussion questions to accompany the Quick Read title Dead Man Talking by Roddy Doyle. Print this resource to use with a book group or literacy class. read more

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The Reading Agency’s January booklist for Adults – Books to Make you Laugh

January marks the beginning of a new year and we want to kick 2023 with lots of laughter. Escape into a world of humour and don’t forget to tell us what you thought of any of the books on the list by <b>tagging us on social media using #booklist</b> and <b>tagging @readingagency</b>! read more

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Henry Eliot's Book of Bookish Lists - digital asset pack

Who had birds called Death, Wigs and Spinach? How do you spell the noise of a door slamming? Whose working title was The Chronic Argonauts?

Henry Eliot – author, editor and insatiable bookworm – has ransacked the libraries and archives of world literature, compiling hundreds of bookish lists…. read more

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The Reading Agency Presents: The Story of Tutankhamun with Garry Shaw

<b>Join us for an inspiring talk on Tutankhamun followed by a Q&A with acclaimed journalist and author, Garry Shaw.</b>

Calling all history and Ancient Egypt fans: we have the perfect event for you!

We are hosting an exciting talk with journalist and author, Garry Shaw, as part of our The… read more

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The Reading Agency’s October booklist for Adults – Poetry

Celebrate National Poetry Day on 6 October and share the magic of poetry. From queer culture and explorations of grief to the power of hope and healing, take a dive into the world of poetry and get inspired today. Tell us what you thought of any of the books on the list by tagging us on social… read more

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The Reading Agency's August Booklist for Adults - Escape with a Book

Summer is a time when some go travelling, so we have selected the perfect books that can transport a reader somewhere else even if they’re not going away. On the list we have a fantasy book based on African history and mythology, a non-fiction book tracing the Ottoman Empire and a sizzling… read more

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The Reading Agency's July Booklist for Adults - Friendship

To mark World Friendship Day, also known as International Day of Friendship which takes place on 30 July this year, we have compiled a booklist focusing specifically on books written about friendship.
Tell us what you think about these books or any others you have read by tagging us on social… read more

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Summer Reading Challenge x StoryTrails Activity Pack (Welsh)

StoryTrails is a unique, immersive storytelling experience. It aims to allow local people to experience their town in a completely new way through immersive technology, including augmented and virtual reality. People will be able to use this new technology to travel back in time, experiencing… read more

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