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. 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 spot a few… read more
Step into the The City…
When a young man’s girlfriend mysteriously vanishes, he sets his heart on finding the imaginary city where her true self lives. His search will lead him to take a job in a remote library with mysteries of its own.
When he finally makes it to the walled city, a… read more
As we enter the cold and dark months, we have created a booklist filled with our favourite spine-tinglers and nail-biters to captivate readers who enjoy suspense, mystery, and supernatural adventures (at different levels of scariness).
From eerie children's tales to chilling adult thrillers… read more
Do you know we offer reading groups free sets of books 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.We will be sharing reviews from our readers who have received copies of the latest books from our publisher… read more
Reading Groups for Everyone was rebranded to the Book Club Hub on 2 April 2025.
Here is a social media guide created previously which may still be of use.
Publishers are often looking for feedback and reviews in return. They are also increasingly looking for book clubs who will share… read more
Interested in joining a reading group or starting one of your own? Download our quick guide to getting started.
You can also download "icebreaker questions":https://readinggroups.org/resources/6226 to help get your discussion started, and a "social media… read more
The debut authors and/or illustrators’ booklist features an exciting array of new voices in publishing, spanning genres from humorous children's stories to gripping adult thrillers. These fresh perspectives bring unique and compelling narratives to readers, making them a vital addition to the… read more
When two young lovers abscond from a Puritan colony, little do they know that their humble cabin in the woods will become the home of an extraordinary succession of human and nonhuman characters alike. An English soldier, destined for glory, abandons the battlefields of the New World to devote… read more
Summer is a time for adventures and immersive experiences, so we have created a booklist perfect for readers looking to escape into captivating stories. These sixteen books offer a variety of escapes, from adventurous expeditions and magical journeys to heartwarming romances and engaging puzzles,… read more
Four years after The Girl with the Louding Voice captured half a million hearts worldwide, Abi Daré returns with a stunning, heart-wrenching new novel.
And So I Roar begins in Lagos, Nigeria, when a sudden knock at the gate in the middle of the night threatens to unravel everything plucky… read more
The life of Sy Baumgartner – noted author, and soon-to-be retired philosophy professor – has been defined by his deep, abiding love for his wife. Now Anna is gone, and Baumgartner is trying to live with her absence. But Anna's voice is everywhere still, in every spiral of memory and reminiscence,… read more
This toolkit will help librarians to plan for National Reading Group Day on 12 September 2024.
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