Books and reading

Summer Reading Challenge 2026 – Read to the Beat. Sign up, read books, get rewards and enjoy a summer filled with stories and sound!

From weekly story and rhyme sessions to Boromi Pop-in Play libraries, there's lots for babies and toddlers.

Bookstart aims to provide free reading packs for all babies and support reading and literacy for pre-school children.

Discover a whole new world of fiction writers based on your favourite authors using ‘Who Else Writes Like’ (for adult fiction) and ‘Who Next’ (for children’s authors).

Discover our recommended reads for adults, carefully selected to include something for everyone.

Explore our handpicked reads for children.