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Featured Poem: Procrastination by Edward Young
In every issue of The Reader, you'll find Nellibobs - otherwise known as Brian Nellist - recommending 'The Old Poem';…
Happy Mother’s Day
"To the other village girls Mother was something of a case, yet they were curiously drawn towards her. Her strain…
A Little, Aloud for Children Pack-ed into Schools
Some brilliant news in about A Little, Aloud for Children this World Book Day... We're absolutely delighted to hear that…
Happy World Book Day from The Reader
Happy World Book Day! We were delighted to start celebrating the day by appearing on BBC Breakfast talking about the…
Shared Reading: a secular church?
From Robert Lyon, Communications Intern Prayer, the Church’s banquet, Angels’ age, God’s breath in man returning to his birth, The…
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…
Get ready for World Read Aloud Day 2016
By Robert Lyon, Communications Intern Reading aloud holds so much value for individuals of all backgrounds and communities and so…
A Little, Aloud with Love is launched!
Last week was a special one - not only because it was Valentine's Day, but also because we officially launched…
A Little Love on Valentine’s Day
Love took my hand, and smiling did reply, Who made the eyes but I? Happy Valentine's Day! Whatever your plans…
The Reader at the first National Arts in Health Conference
"Out of the night that covers me, Black as the pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods…
The most romantic lines in literature
The most romantic day of the year is just around the corner, and we're definitely feeling loved-up as the Liverpool…
Featured Poem: First Love by John Clare
We're in the mood for love here at The Reader, thanks to the publication of our new anthology A Little,…
