Giant and large print books

Reading a giant print book

RNIB National Library Service lends giant print books for free to thousands of adults and children across the UK. Our giant print books are presented in 24 point bold text.

You can call us on 0303 123 9999 or email us at library@rnib.org.uk

What we offer

  • the only collection of giant print books for loan in the UK
  • a wide choice of titles from popular classics and modern bestsellers to poetry, plays, non-fiction and biographies
  • plenty of books for children of all ages
  • for schools, many of our titles support the National Curriculum although we do not loan text books
  • help and support from our friendly Reader Services Team
  • share your love of books with others and discover great new reads by joining our reading groups, email discussion lists and the RNIB BookTalk web forum.

"Giant print books are brilliant. Now I can read the same books as my friends." Tom, aged 9

Choosing books

It's quick, easy and free to borrow giant print books from RNIB:

Big Print

For all your weekly news, TV and radio, Big Print is the only national weekly newspaper in large print - and it comes direct to your door in the post. It's ideal if you have difficulty reading newspapers and TV guides, or if you have a friend or relative who struggles with standard print.

We also produce a mixed puzzle book which is all in large print, including the solutions, called Big Print puzzle book.

Other places to get large and giant print

Last updated: 30 March 2012

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