The State of the Nation’s Adult Reading: 2024 Report
Half of all adults in the UK don’t read regularly, and 1 in 6 – that’s 8.5 million – struggles…
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Government should invest £200 million in reading to combat loneliness, new report recommends
A new report produced by Demos for The Reading Agency states reading can “transform British society” with increased government investment over the next few years.
Libraries Week 2018: Joseph Coelho explains why libraries matter
To begin the celebrations for Libraries Week, performance poet and playwright Joseph Coelho has written a guest blog on how libraries have inspired him in his writing career.
Your Mood-boosting books for 2018
What was the last book that boosted your mood? Regular readers for pleasure report fewer feelings of stress and depression, according to a study from the University of Liverpool. As well as this, they found that people experience stronger feelings…
Llyfrau ar Bresgripsiwn i helpu i fynd i’r afael â dementia
Mae pennod newydd yn y frwydr yn erbyn dementia yng Nghymru wedi dechrau, wrth lansio cynllun Darllen yn Well: Llyfrau ar Bresgripsiwn ar gyfer dementia gan ddarparu ystod unigryw o lyfrau trwy lyfrgelloedd cyhoeddus, wedi’u hanelu at feithrin dealltwriaeth well o’r clefyd.
Books prescribed to help tackle dementia in Wales
A new chapter in the fight against dementia in Wales has begun, with the launch of Reading Well Books on Prescription for dementia providing a unique range of books via public libraries, aimed at fostering a better understanding of the disease.
2018 Reading Well aims to combat mental health stigma with books by Matt Haig, Sathnam Sanghera and Ruby Wax
This year’s list aims to combat mental health stigma with books by Matt Haig, Sathnam Sanghera and Ruby Wax
Best-selling author Jojo Moyes rescues adult literacy scheme from collapse
We are delighted to announce that we have been gifted three years for our Quick Reads scheme, from author Jojo Moyes.
Research reveals 35 million Brits are paralysed by ‘book-block’
Our new research, commissioned to mark World Book Night (23 April) shows that many of us think you should never give up on a book.
Quick Reads authors celebrate the life-changing power of reading as 2018 list launches
This year’s Quick Reads titles are released by The Reading Agency today, with the six bestselling authors sharing their inspirational personal stories about the transformative impact books have had on their lives.
Reading in the digital age: the Reading on Screen project
Photo: Ray Gibson At The Reading Agency we believe in the power of sharing stories and work to inspire people to share their love of reading with others. We are very pleased to have been part of the advisory group…
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