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Launched by the National Literacy Trust and the Department for Education, The National Year of Reading 2026 will be a landmark campaign across the UK, designed to reignite a passion for books and storytelling. With the theme “Go All In”, the initiative encourages people to immerse themselves in reading not just as a pastime, but as a way of connecting with culture, identity, and imagination. While schools, libraries, and community groups will be central to this effort, liter

Love books and culture? Do the summer's festivals seem a distant memory? Discover how to volunteer at literary festivals in 2026 and give yourself something to plan and look forward to in the winter months. To learn how to apply, what roles are available, and why volunteering is such a rewarding experience, read on ... Volunteers at this year's Cheltenham Festival. Credit: Still Moving Media for Cheltenham Festivals If you love books, stories, and meeting like-minded people,

The Booker Prize shortlisted titles 2025   Take a look at the Booker Prize 2025 shortlist  – six exceptional novels from world-class authors exploring love, loss, and humanity at its finest.   With the Booker Prize winner announced on 10 November 2025, there’s no better time to discover new authors and start planning which UK literary festivals 2026 you might want to attend. EDIT: Huge congratulations to Flesh by David Szalay, this 2025 Booker winner!   If you're in a book cl

There’s something magical about meeting authors face-to-face at literary festivals. The buzz of the crowd, the scent of fresh books, and...

Attending a literary festival is an exhilarating experience for book lovers and casual readers alike. In the UK, these festivals are...

The UK is home to some of the most celebrated literary festivals in the world. These events showcase a rich and diverse tapestry of...

Coming soon: articles and blog posts about literary festivals; what's coming up, interviews with organisers, authors, attendees and more....