Reading and stories
Find reading recommendations, start sharing books and find out more about our reading programmes.
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- Reading in Scotland: reading over lockdownRead 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 ScotlandDiscover what Scotland read over Book Week Scotland 2020
Reading and stories at home
Advice and resources for sharing books and stories at home
- Book listsBrowse our book lists by age and genre to get some reading inspiration
- Parents and carersAdvice and resources for supporting children's reading
- How to take part in an online eventAdvice for joining events and staying safe online
- Home activities hubActivities to keep you busy during lockdown
- Bookbug Book of the MonthWin You Choose Your Dreams by Nick Sharratt and Pippa Goodhart
- Reading in lockdown: rights of the readerOur Head of Reading Communities shares how to enjoy reading in lockdown
- Reading in lockdown: mental wellbeingPeople in Scotland are using reading to combat isolation, stress and anxiety
- How to share storiesSharing your stories and memories is a great way to spend time together
Reading and stories in your community
Explore our programmes that aim to encourage a love of reading in everybody across Scotland.
- LibrariesFind our programmes in libraries, as well as support and resources for library professionals.
- Reading is CaringUsing shared reading to support people living with dementia and their carers.
- Book Week ScotlandAn annual celebration of books and reading that takes place across the country
- Digital StorytellingDigital storytelling is a simple, honest and powerful way for people to share stories.
- BookbugBookbug gifts book bags to every child in Scotland and we run free song and rhymes sessions across the country
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