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Top Five: The Literary Pride of Yorkshire
Happy Yorkshire Day! What better time to celebrate some of the county's finest writers, eh? Many counties in England may compete…
Redeemable: Erwin James on reading and finding redemption
Ahead of his appearance at the London Penny Readings, we spoke to Erwin James about his new book Redeemable and…
Attending social groups can improve health and wellbeing after retirement
New research has suggested that taking part in social activities, including book groups and church groups, is linked with improved…
Linking the arts and Shared Reading with good mental health
The link between the arts and improved mental well-being is one which more professionals and volunteers are experiencing firsthand in…
The Reader 60
The first issue of The Reader in 2016 is here and it's a very special one indeed as it heralds…
Connecting to the stress-relieving power of poetry
It's great news to hear that the connection between poetry and mental wellbeing is being highlighted, thanks to the launch…
Shared Reading in Libraries
‘Well I just love coming. It's something to look forward to. It makes you think...when I'm here I don't think…
Social Business Trust backs The Reader with £1.5m support
We're delighted to announce the news that Social Business Trust has awarded £1.5 million worth of funding and business support…
“Amazing things happen”: The Reader’s AGM 2015
Where would you find over 100 guests eating warming bowls of stew followed by scoops of ice cream, taking an…
45 Years In Another Country
45 Years, recently released in cinemas, is on the surface a film about the span of time. Kate and Geoff…
“It is such a meaningful thing to do”: Volunteering in Barnet
The Reader's volunteer-led projects in Barnet, North London were our first outside of our base in Merseyside and since their…
Featured Poem: The Angel by William Blake
This week's Featured Poem is a choice from William Blake, taken from his Songs of Experience. Blake began writing poetry…
