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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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

The Reader secure PQASSO Level 2!
We're delighted to announce that The Reader has secured PQASSO Level 2. "Staff and volunteers across disciplines report feeling valued by the organisation…

Read of the Week: Kim by Rudyard Kipling
This week's read, just in time for the weekend, comes from Ben, our Membership Manager who suggests an old favourite, Kim by…

The Big Give: How can I help?
We need your help this Christmas! We have a fantastic opportunity to raise up to £40,000 to help us reach…

The Big Give: Helping people like Betty
Ahead of the Big Give Christmas Challenge we visited Betty and her Reader Volunteer Julie to find out what Shared…