The Reading Agency

📢 Calling all Murakami fans! 📢 This is your chance to own a signed, limited deluxe edition of Haruki Murakami’s new novel, complete with stunning Perspex case. A rare find with illustrations by Nomoco and calligraphy by Keiko Shimoda, this special edition combines art, literature, and craftsmanship. Bid now in our #BigGive auction, and help us in our mission to tackle low adult literacy. 📖 https://lnkd.in/edFZBN9p Action ends tomorrow at 9pm! The book was generously gifted to us by Murakami and Vintage Books to help us raise vital funds to support adult literacy. #TurningThePage #LimitedEdition #MurakamiAuction #BookAuction

This Black Friday, why not make a difference? By donating to our Big Give campaign, you’ll help 100,000 adults unlock the life-changing power of reading—and your donation will be DOUBLED. A little goes a long way: just £5 could mean £10 of impact for someone struggling with low literacy. Let's turn the page on low literacy. Donate to our @BigGive from 3 December to 10 December to double your impact. Find out more: https://bit.ly/48e4CKC #TurningThePage #BigGive #AdultLiteracy

We were honoured to speak at UK Dementia Congress on Reading Well for dementia: co-production in action, along with Innovations in Dementia, Keith and Maxine who shared their experiences of being involved, and author Gina Awad. Great to share this important work Dementia Community #UKDC2024 #ReadingWell Powerful contributions also from tide (together in dementia everyday) on the value of reading for carers of people with dementia. Thank you, Ruth, Katey and Cecelia for shining a light on the ways that shared reading can spark connection and joy.

Save the date! In just one week, we'll be launching our @BigGive #ChristmasChallenge, where your donation will be DOUBLED at no extra cost to you. Low literacy does not just limit access to the joy of books, this crisis robs people of life's basic choices and chances. It creates huge obstacles in navigating simple daily tasks. We're on a mission to empower adults in the UK to unlock the life-changing benefits of reading. Your donations will go towards our adult programmes, including #QuickReads and #ReadingAhead. One donation, double the impact, for one week only! Find out how you can help: https://bit.ly/48e4CKC #TurningThePage #BigGive

Last chance to sign up! 📢 Our Publisher Roadshows are a great opportunity to hear from our publishing partners about their latest books, meet authors, enter giveaways and ask questions about upcoming opportunities. If you're a librarian or a teacher, book your FREE space 👉 https://lnkd.in/eKSNzCHU

Reading can be a powerful tool for improving health and wellbeing. In a new blog featured on the Culture, Health & Wellbeing Alliance site, our Head of Health & Wellbeing, Gemma Jolly, shares insights into the proven benefits of reading and the impact of our #ReadingWell programme. With over 3.8 million books borrowed since 2013, Reading Well provides evidence-based resources curated by health professionals and people with lived experience. These books are changing lives, supporting everything from mental health to living with dementia. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eKYT-wkX

We’re really excited to offer a very limited, signed deluxe edition of Haruki Murakami’s latest novel as part of our #BigGive online auction! Designed by the renowned Suzanne Dean, illustrated by Nomoco, and featuring calligraphy by Keiko Shimoda, this edition is a true collector’s treasure. The book is swiss-bound and encased in Perspex with a unique egg-shaped cutout. Perfect for Murakami fans and art book lovers alike! Join the auction and make a bid to own this one-of-a-kind piece while supporting our mission to #TurnThePage on low literacy. 🔗https://lnkd.in/edFZBN9p The book was generously gifted to us by Murakami and Vintage Books to help us raise vital funds to support adult literacy. #BookCollectors #RareBooks #Murakami Big Give #ChristmasChallenge Penguin Random House UK

Low literacy affects wellbeing, career opportunities, and social connection. But we can help – together. During the Big Give #ChristmasChallenge, which runs from 3-10 December, you can turn £5 into £10, £10 into £20 or £50 into £100! For one week only, your donation through the Big Give platform will be matched by pledgers and supporters to double the impact. To find out how you can help us, head to https://bit.ly/48e4CKC #TurningThePage.

How is technology reshaping the way we read? From video games to AI and virtual reality, the reading landscape is evolving faster than ever. At The Reading Agency, we’re exploring how these new technologies open up opportunities to engage readers of all ages, making stories more interactive, accessible, and relevant. Discover how gaming, digital media, and non-linear storytelling could transform reading engagement for children, young people, and adults alike. 🚀

We’re excited to reveal the covers for #QuickReads 2025! 🎉 Quick Reads aims to tackle the UK’s adult literacy crisis. These short, accessible, and affordable books—priced at just £1—help less confident readers develop skills, rediscover the joy of reading, and build lifelong habits. Now in its 19th year, the programme has distributed over 5 million copies and worked with more than 30 publishers to deliver high-quality, impactful stories. The 2025 lineup includes: 📚 A New Year by Leila Aboulela 📚 Between Friends by Cathy Bramley 📚 A Boy Called Saul by Fiona Cummins 📚 The Mind Manual by Dr Alex George 📚 A Rising Man by Abir Mukherjee 📚 Write It All Down by Cathy Rentzenbrink Quick Reads provide a crucial bridge for adults to gain confidence and connect with the transformative power of books. They are used widely across the publishing and education industries—in libraries, colleges, prisons, and workplaces. Out on 23 April 2025. What can reading do for you? Let us know in the comments! 👉 Find out more: https://bit.ly/3ZfD9Ev