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Reading for Life: Masters Studies in Liverpool and London
Discover the Reading for Life MSc programme of study which is now open for new applications in Liverpool and London. "We were…

The Reader 66
My oh my have we got a cracking magazine for you this quarter! The summer edition is out now, jam-packed…

Kind but bold: Shared Reading Montana
At The Reader we're constantly blown away by the personal stories our group members, volunteers and colleagues share with…

Yours Magazine: The woman leading a quiet reading revolution
"Reading changed my life. It gives you a bit of space; it’s an escape into a place where you can…

The Reader’s Charity Auction for a visit to The Royal Gardens at Highgrove
We're delighted to announce an exciting opportunity to bid for a visit to The Royal Gardens at Highgrove with supper, an…

Reader Story: Debbie, Care Quality Commission
Debbie Westhead is the Deputy Chief Inspector of Adult Social Care North Region for the Care Quality Commission. She joined…

The Big Give Christmas Challenge – Helping Isolated Older People
Bring Shared Reading to a new community Last December, The Reader launched a three-day fundraising campaign as part of The Big Give’s Christmas Challenge. Supported…

Reader Story: Lauren, Communications Intern
Lauren joined the Marketing and Communications team as an intern in Summer 2016, choosing to extend her internship beyond the…

Reader Story: Poppy, Liverpool Hope University
"It felt safe reading it and talking about it in the group. I’d definitely encourage young people to read it…

Reader Story: Neil, Greater Manchester Probation Trust
“Some guys on the wing said I was doing this group to get out of work. I came the first…

Reader Story: Robert, Greater Manchester Probation Trust
"I’ve felt more relaxed in this room than in any other place in this prison. This is as ‘normal’ as…

Reader Story: Norman, Read to Lead Graduate, Highlands
Norman is Prison Literacies Liaison Officer in the Library Support Unit at the Highland Council. He attended the Read to…