Reading and stories

Find reading recommendations, start sharing books and find out more about our reading programmes.

Reading in Scotland

Reading in Scotland: reading over lockdown
Read the full report of how lockdown changed the reading habits of people in Scotland
What was Scotland reading?
The most popular reads from our study
"I seem to have got my reading mojo back this week"
Struggling to focus on books and reading during the pandemic
"A poem a day keeps the gloom away"
Reading and wellbeing during lockdown
"Joining an online book club has been great"
Sharing books and reading during lockdown
"I love my local library and really miss it"
The importance of libraries during and after lockdown
"Scan your bookshelf for forgotten treasure"
How our panellists found new books and reading recommendations
"Now is a good time to try new things"
Hints and tips from the Reading in Scotland panel
Reading map of Scotland
Discover what Scotland read over Book Week Scotland 2020

Advice and resources for sharing books and stories at home

Bookbug Book of the Month
Win You Choose Your Dreams by Nick Sharratt and Pippa Goodhart
Win a copy of Friend Me
The thrilling middle grade novel by former New Writer Sheila M. Averbuch
Book lists
Browse our book lists by age and genre to get some reading inspiration
Parents and carers
Advice and resources for supporting children's reading
How to take part in an online event
Advice for joining events and staying safe online
Home activities hub
Activities to keep you busy during lockdown
Reading in lockdown: rights of the reader
Our Head of Reading Communities shares how to enjoy reading in lockdown
Reading in lockdown: mental wellbeing
People in Scotland are using reading to combat isolation, stress and anxiety
How to share stories
Sharing your stories and memories is a great way to spend time together

Explore our programmes that aim to encourage a love of reading in everybody across Scotland.

Libraries
Find our programmes in libraries, as well as support and resources for library professionals.
Reading is Caring
Using shared reading to support people living with dementia and their carers.
Book Week Scotland
An annual celebration of books and reading that takes place across the country
Digital Storytelling
Digital storytelling is a simple, honest and powerful way for people to share stories.
Bookbug
Bookbug gifts book bags to every child in Scotland and we run free song and rhymes sessions across the country