20 October 2023
A Memoir of My Former Self by Hilary Mantel - digital resources
The magnificent final book from one of our greatest contemporary writers. As well as her celebrated career as a novelist, Hilary Mantel long contributed to newspapers and journals, unspooling stories from her own life and illuminating the world as she found...
03 September 2023
The Reading Agency’s September booklist – STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
National Coding Week is an annual event that aims to help adults, young people and children with learning digital skills. National Coding Week will be happening from the 18-24 September so we are celebrating our favourite books that have strong...
01 September 2023
I Know It's You by Susan Lewis - digital resources
Don’t miss the next emotionally gripping thriller from Sunday Times bestseller Susan Lewis! THE STORY… The first chapter of a manuscript arrives on Publisher Marina’s desk. She assumes it’s just another novel by another aspiring writer… THE SECRET… As the chapters arrive one by...
21 August 2023
Blade Breaker by Victoria Aveyard - digital assets
A DIVIDED REALM MUST RALLY, AN UNSTOPPABLE ENEMY MUST BE DEFEATED, AND THE FATE OF THE WORLD RESTS ON A BLADE’S EDGE. Andry, a former squire, fights for hope amid blood and chaos. Dom, a grieving immortal, strives to fulfill a broken...
15 August 2023
The Reading Agency’s August booklist – Escape with a Book
As lots of people head off on their holidays, we selected books that can transport a reader somewhere else even if they’re not going away. We have picked 12 books to help carry you away with stories (or help to...
14 August 2023
Spear by Nicola Griffith - promotional guide
About the ADCI Literary Prize 2023 Launched in 2022, the ADCI (Authors with Disabilities and Chronic Illnesses) Literary Prize seeks to encourage greater positive representation of disability in literature. Founded by author Penny Batchelor and publisher Clare Christian together with the Society...
06 August 2023
National Reading Group Day - assets
Libraries and other organisations can download these social media assets to promote National Reading Group Day (14 September 2023). Contact readinggroups@readingagency.org.uk with any questions.
04 August 2023
Reader Reviews August 2023 - what readers thought about books this month!
Did you know that we offer free reading group sets of books for groups 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. Every month...
10 July 2023
The Reading Agency’s July booklist – Turning the Page (historical)
The Council for British Archaeology run the UK’s biggest celebration of archaeology called the Festival of Archaeology which is held from 15-30 July. We also know that historical books are incredibly popular with readers, so we have picked 12 brilliant...
19 June 2023
Publisher Spotlight: Vintage Crime
Vintage Crime would like to introduce you to your next crime fiction obsession! We are giving away packs of six thrilling murder mysteries, from bestselling and award-winning crime authors including Jo Nesbo, Susan Hill, Denise Mina and Abir Mukherjee. Each...
16 June 2023
Dawnlands by Phillipa Gregory - digital assets
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...
13 June 2023
The Escape Artist - digital resources
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 The Escape Artist Anne Frank. Primo Levi. Oskar Schindler. Rudolf Vrba. In April 1944 nineteen-year-old Rudolf Vrba and fellow...
06 June 2023
National Crime Reading Month with Faber
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...
01 April 2023
Organisation and Workplace Toolkit
Find out how you can celebrate World Book Night at home and online. Whether you wanted to get involved on your own, or are part of an organisation this guide will help you play your part in this nationwide celebration...
31 March 2023
The Little Venice Bookshop - digital resources
This spring journey to Venice and lose yourself in a heart-warming romance from the bestselling author and book group favourite, Rebecca Raisin. We have a selection of social media assets and digital resources to download for your library. About the book: A bundle...
22 March 2023
It's OK To Be Angry About Capitalism by Bernie Sanders - digital assets and event livestream
It’s OK to be angry about capitalism. It’s OK to want something better. Bernie Sanders takes on the 1% and speaks blunt truths about a system that is fuelled by uncontrolled greed, and rigged against ordinary people. Where a handful...
19 March 2023
World Book Night 2023 general poster (PDF)
Print this poster and stick up on noticeboards, in windows and anywhere else you like to promote World Book Night
16 March 2023
The Reading Agency’s April booklist for Adults – A Race Against Time
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...
08 March 2023
Wish You Were Dead: Discussion Guide
Reading guide and discussion questions to accompany the Quick Read title Wish You Were Dead by Peter James. Print this resource to use with a book group or literacy class.
08 March 2023
The Double Clue: Discussion Guide
Reading guide and discussion questions to accompany the Quick Read title The Double Clue by Agatha Christie. Print this resource to use with a book group or literacy class.
08 March 2023
Paris For One: Discussion Guide
Reading guide and discussion questions to accompany the Quick Read title Paris For One by Jojo Moyes. Print this resource to use with a book group or literacy class.
08 March 2023
One False Move: Discussion Guide
Reading guide and discussion questions to accompany the Quick Read title One False Move by Dreda Say Mitchell. Print this resource to use with a book group or literacy class.
08 March 2023
Hello Mum: Discussion Guide
Reading guide and discussion questions to accompany the Quick Read title Hello Mum by Bernardine Evaristo. Print this resource to use with a book group or literacy class.
08 March 2023
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.
23 January 2023
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...
23 January 2023
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...
19 January 2023
The Reading Agency’s January booklist for Children and Young People – Books to Make you Laugh Out Loud
January marks the beginning of a new year and we want to kick 2023 with lots of laughter. From picture books to graphic novels, there’s something for young readers of all ages. Escape into a world of LOL moments and...
06 January 2023
'Foster' and 'Small Things Like These' Reading Group Guides
A Reading Guide to ‘Foster’ and ‘Small Things Like These’ (shortlisted for The Booker Prize 2022) by Claire Keegan.
19 August 2022
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...
05 August 2022
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...
