Love reading? Get involved and share the joy

Do you enjoy losing yourself in a good book? Or are you thinking about reading a little more? Whatever your interests or reading habits, there are plenty of ways to get involved.

Throughout 2026, The Literacy Trust is leading the National Year of Reading, a campaign to celebrate reading and inspire people of all ages to rediscover the joy of books. We’d love residents to be part of this celebration and to encourage more people to read, share stories and immerse themselves in a great book.

Set up a book corner

Why not create a small book corner in your communal space? It’s a lovely way to:

• Share favourite books
• Swap recommendations
• Encourage others to pick up something new

Join our virtual book club

You can also join our virtual book club via Microsoft Teams, once a month. It is a relaxed, friendly space where you can:

• Share book reviews
• Suggest titles
• Chat about what you’re enjoying

You don’t need to read the club’s book of the month to attend and all opinions are welcome, old favourites and new discoveries alike. If you’d like to send in a review, recommend a book or find out more, email [email protected]. Your next favourite read, and a great conversation, could be just around the corner.

Did you know?

• Your local library offers free books, large print titles, audiobooks and even e books you can read online
• You can buy low cost second hand books from World of Books (WOB) - great value and environmentally friendly
• Book swaps or shared shelves are a brilliant way to discover new reads and meet neighbours
• You don’t have to read alone - try audiobooks, reading aloud or chatting about books socially.