Readers encouraged to 'ditch burdensome books' for WBN

New research by the Reading Agency suggests the UK is a nation afflicted with "book-block", with many readers deciding to give up on books after struggling through a difficult title. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2018-04-24 00:00:00 UTC ]

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The New York Times Announces Their Readers’ Pick for Best Book of the Past 125 Years

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Books make the best gifts. Here are seven surprising choices for the readers on your list.

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Osman gets Readers Choice at Books Are My Bag awards

Richard Osman has won the Readers' Choice award at the Books Are My Bag Readers Awards for his record-breaking debut The Thursday Murder Club (Viking). Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Saqi Books launches marketing campaign to reach non-traditional readers

Publisher Saqi Books is working with the Reading Agency to provide samples of its new title, Rise, to less confident and reluctant readers. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Saturday is Love your Bookshop Day. 5 reasons why readers keep coming back to independent book stores

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HarperCollins allows readers to manipulate GameStop story's e-book price

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Beyond Goodreads: Four tools that help readers track their books

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21 Books for the 21st Century: The Results of Our Readers’ Poll, by The Editors of WLT

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Malorie Blackman | 'I can only hope that my books encourage further debate and discussion'

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Full STEAM Ahead: Activity Books Encourage Hands-On Learning Surge

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Transworld to publish book encouraging women into STEM careers

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