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February’s Stories and Poems
February’s selection of Stories and Poems feature choices that span from the 13th century to the present day, with themes…

January’s Stories and Poems – literature to lift the spirits
A new year and a new month also brings a new selection of Stories and Poems to enjoy. We know…

December’s Stories and Poems
Our last selection of Monthly Stories and Poems this year see out 2020 with some optimism, good cheer and what…

November’s Stories and Poems
November’s selection of stories, extracts and poems have been chosen by Amanda Brown, Head of Developing Shared Reading Communities at…

The Reader’s Commitment to Equality and Inclusion: The Reader Magazine
This article is taken from Issue 72 of The Reader Magazine, for more articles, interviews, stories and poems from this…

Literature life lines in celebration of World Mental Health Day
With World Mental Health Day approaching on Saturday, there’s never been a more important moment for us to stop and think…

October’s Stories and Poems
This month’s stories and poems have been chosen to mark Black History Month, showcasing work from black authors and poets…

September’s Stories and Poems
September’s selection of stories and poems have been chosen by Dr. Clare Ellis, Head of Learning and Quality, and Lisa…

Bread and Roses Anthology – part three
The Reader is a charity which usually brings people together to listen to stories, extracts and poems in free, weekly…

Live Stream: Beauty by Edward Thomas
On Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1pm you can join us on Facebook live for your bi-weekly dose of literature read…

Live Stream: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
On Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1pm you can join us on Facebook live for your bi-weekly dose of literature read…

Bread and Roses Anthology – part two
The Reader is a charity which usually brings people together to listen to stories, extracts and poems in free, weekly…