Warm Winter Read

1 June – 31 August 2026

Cosy up with a great book this winter and celebrate the joy of reading with the Warm Winter Read. This adult winter reading challenge invites anyone aged 16 and above to slow down, find more moments to read.

Whether you’re listening to an audiobook, flipping through a graphic novel, browsing a magazine, or curling up with a traditional book, every form of reading counts!

From June to August, track your reading and complete challenges either online or in a paper booklet. Log each day you read—whether it’s 5 minutes or 5 hours—tick off your reading badges and submit a book review to share what you’ve been enjoying. Completing optional challenges will help nurture your reading routine, and you’ll also go in the running to win great prizes.

Don’t forget to pick up a bookmark from your local library and discover book recommendations from this year’s author‑ambassadors at Warm Winter Read.

Stay warm, get cosy, and enjoy a season full of great reads.

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