Read On articles

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Regular reading features from Read On magazine including:

  • reader reviews and comments
  • articles about classic books, both well known and hidden gems, available from RNIB
  • articles to help you find new reading ideas
  • features about how RNIB services work.

How to contact the Editor

Deborah Ryan
RNIB National Library Service
2nd Floor
Highbank House
Exchange Street
Stockport SK3 0ET

Telephone 0161 429 1991 or email deborah.ryan@rnib.org.uk

Latest features

Dual format Childrens books

Access2Books produces children's books in dual format - giant print (75pt) with braille and illustrations helping adults and children read together. Titles include The Gruffalo and Little Princess TV series.

Box of delights for Valentine's Day

Are you expecting something exciting on Valentine's Day perhaps flowers , wine or a box of chocolates? For those of us who might not be so lucky here's an assortment of reading delights from the library team to console yourself.

Book Quiz - January 2013

We have teamed up with audio book publishers AudioGO (home of BBC audiobooks) to offer you a fantastic opportunity to win an audio book of your choice worth up to £25 throughout 2012. Most titles are available in both CD and download format.

Readers review - Jean Plaidy

Library member Peter Jackson writes about how his favourite author Jean Plaidy feeds his passion for history. If you have an author you'd like to recommend to other readers get in touch email contribute readon@rnib.org.uk

New Year's reading resolutions

Why not start off 2013 by challenging yourself to read something a bit different this year.

Author interview: Lissa Evans

Lissa Evans wrote Small change for Stuart, one of 8 books shortlisted for the Carnegie medal this year. The Carnegie medal is awarded to a writer who has written an outstanding book for children. Lissa used to be a producer of comedy shows on the BBC so it's not surprising that her book is quite funny. Perhaps more surprising is that there is a blind character in her book.

Last updated: 9 May 2013

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