Read On magazine

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Welcome to Read On, the magazine for book lovers!

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Winter issue

Hello again. It seems a long time since our last issue as we're now only producing two issues of Read On per year. If you want to hear about books and authors on a more regular basis we now produce a monthly e-newsletter. In this issue:

  • Books of my life: Kevin Carey. Kevin Carey, Chair of RNIB, shares the books of his life - titles that have had a profound influence on him over the years. Plus we have the usual reviews from readers and the library team.
  • Author profile: Stephen Kelman. Stephen Kelman talked to Insight Radio's Robert Kirkwood about his Booker Prize nominated first novel Pigeon English.
  • Have you tried... Scandinavian crime. If you like your thrillers set in bleak locations with complex, angst-ridden detectives and great plots, you'll enjoy Scandinavian crime. An increasingly popular genre, we take a look at some of the best available from the National Library Service.
  • Narrator: Garrick Hagon. We hope you continue to enjoy Read On and would love to hear any comments or suggestions you have. One reader recently did just that and asked if we could interview one of her favourite narrators, Garrick Hagon.

Deborah Ryan, Editor

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Books of my life: John Godber

John Godber has worked for RNIB for 35 years and is now Head of RNIB Products and Publications. He has retinitis pigmentosa and was registered blind at the age of 10. He reads braille but prefers audio for leisure reading. John talked to Kim Normanton about the role books have played in his life.

A Right Royal Read

In June, the Queen's Diamond Jubilee will be marked by four days of celebrations. Enjoy these books with a glass of bubbly. To your very good health, ma'am!

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