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Featured Poem: The world is too much with us by William Wordsworth

Our poem this week comes from William Wordsworth and could describe the general attitude to Mondays: The world is too…

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Find a Christmas gift for all at The Reader

There's no hiding from it anymore, Christmas is coming. But don't panic, we've got bookish gifts all wrapped up! The…

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Read of the Week: The Children Act by Ian McEwan

Our Read of the Week comes from the bookshelf of our Reader Leader Cheryl who recommends The Children Act by Ian McEwan.…

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December in The Storybarn

“T’was the month before Christmas and all through the ‘barn Storyelves were spinning a magical yarn!” Explore The Storybarn this…

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We’re Going On a Bear Hunt with The Storybarn!

The Storybarn bring Michael Rosen's interactive experience Bear Hunt, Chocolate Cake & Bad Things to the heart of Liverpool. Yesterday…

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The Elf Who Forgot About Christmas comes to The Storybarn

An enchanting tale all about friendship, adventure and seeking the meaning of Christmas. The Bookworm Players create shows specifically for ages…

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Featured Poem: A Winter Night by Sara Teasdale

This week's Featured Poem from Sara Teasdale seems suitable for the present time, A Winter's Night. A sober reminder from American…

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Read On. Get On. with City of Readers

Read On. Get On. are determined to equip kids with the reading skills they need to succeed. Liverpool City of…

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The Big Give: Christmas Challenge Blind Auction

  As part of our Christmas Challenge fundraising we're auctioning off a rare Christmas read by Russell Hoban. Find out…

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Read of the Week: Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy

A brand new Read of the Week recommended by Membership Marketing Assistant Andrew, Cormac McCarthy's Blood Meridian. War was always…

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Join The Reader’s fundraising fun at Calderstones

The Reader are raising money to support older people experiencing loneliness across the UK. Join the free festive fun at…

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Featured Poem: Now Winter Nights Enlarge by Thomas Campion

This week's Featured Poem comes from Thomas Campion and captures that wintery atmosphere that's settled in over recent weeks, Now…

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