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Reading into reading week: Does it live up to its name?

Reading into reading week: Does it live up to its name?

How much do we actually get done during reading week? Instead of stressing over how much you’re doing, perhaps it’s time to change its name
A Gilmore Girls guide to autumn reading

A Gilmore Girls guide to autumn reading

We’ve used Gilmore Girls’ constant bookish references as inspiration for some autumnal book recommendations. Read on for five cozy Rory book recommendations!
Fall in love again: learn to read and write for yourself

Fall in love again: learn to read and write for yourself

Finding your own style and book preferences can be hard, especially when there are thousands to dive into. If you’ve lost all passion to read and write, look no further! Here are the ways to fall in love all over again and find pleasure in reading and writing outside of your uni timetable this year.
Cosy Reading Spots in Manchester perfect for this winter!

Cosy Reading Spots in Manchester perfect for this winter!

Looking for the perfect, relaxing spot to enjoy your winter read this weekend? Here are a few cosy reading cafes to take a look at!
Review: Pretending by Holly Bourne

Review: Pretending by Holly Bourne

Holly Bourne’s new adult fiction novel Pretending was a five-star feminist read for one of our English literature students
Optimising comfiness during a season of autumn reads

Optimising comfiness during a season of autumn reads

As the days start to get shorter and the spooky season looms, here’s some key essentials you’ll need to stay comfy whilst reading this autumn
The man, the myth, the building: John Rylands

The man, the myth, the building: John Rylands

Read the next instalment of our series on the people lending their names to UoM buildings – this one’s on John Rylands
The comfiest Mancunian sofas to read on

The comfiest Mancunian sofas to read on

We test out some different sofas across Manchester to find which ones are the best to read on
How to read when you have no time

How to read when you have no time

Deadlines and exams are upon us and it can be difficult to find the time to read, so the books section have compiled a list of tips and tricks to help you read and unwind
Reading and Leeds festival 2021: An option or opportunity for change?

Reading and Leeds festival 2021: An option or opportunity for change?

Music contributor Gabriel Barnett gives his thoughts on the recent controversy surrounding the line-up announcement of Reading & Leed’s festival. Covering who he thinks should be featured and why there is no excuse for the current gender imbalance.
The Reading Agency Christmas appeal

The Reading Agency Christmas appeal

The Reading Agency is a charity that has a host of projects which could do with your support
Swapping social media for Harry Potter: how reading killed my phone addiction

Swapping social media for Harry Potter: how reading killed my phone addiction

Ellie Martin talks about how reading really can help you ditch the phone
Five tips to help you get reading again

Five tips to help you get reading again

Conor McCarthy gives his advice for those looking to get back into book
Interview: The Amazons

Interview: The Amazons

The Amazons’ Matt Thomson chats new music, Reading, and wearing sunglasses

Live: The Amazons

The Amazons’ triumphant performance at sold out Deaf Institute leaves the audience eagerly anticipating their return, writes Amy Matthews

A defence of irony

Elliott Mills witters on for far too long; omnipresent voice Elliot Mills brings us back to a straightened-out meaning of meaning

The BBC’s #lovetoread campaign

James Blower introduces the BBC’s new scheme #lovetoread and encourages students to take up the challenge

Reading at university: Why it is a good idea

Always feel like you have got no free time, especially when it comes to sitting down with a good book?

Reading Festival 2016 – A Preview

A brief glimpse at Reading 2016’s headline offerings

The Magic of Children’s Literature

Jen Borland uncovers the joy behind reading children’s books, and their power to revive old memories and bring about a sense of nostalgia