Reading matters

A mum reading with her little boy

Regular reading features from Read On magazine including:

  • Reader to reader - reader reviews and comment

  • Evergreen - classic books, both well known and hidden gems, available from RNIB
  • Discover something different - articles to help you find new reading ideas
  • Behind the scenes - regular features about how RNIB services work.

How to contact the Editor

Deborah Ryan
RNIB National Library Service
Far Cromwell Road
Bredbury
Stockport SK6 2SG

Telephone 0161 355 2082 or email deborah.ryan@rnib.org.uk

Latest features

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!

Narrator profile: Charlotte Strevens

Originally from Cardiff, Charlotte graduated from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama and has worked in theatre and radio. Charlotte has been a prolific narrator of RNIB talking books for over 16 years and brings stories to life with her warm delivery. She spoke to Clare Carson.

Author profile: Julian Barnes

The Booker Prize foundation and the Man Booker PLC Charitable Trust funded RNIB's production of all of the books on the shortlist in braille, giant print and talking book.

Watership Down anniversary

This year is the 40th anniversary of Watership Down by Richard Adams so we thought we'd have a look at other books featuring animals, some not as cute as fluffy bunnies.

Book review: The end is nigh by Henrik Svensen

You are walking around on your farm, and suddenly you spot smoke and lava spurting out of the ground right in front of you. How do you react? Your town is hit by a tsunami, or perhaps a huricane. How do you react?

Last updated: 29 October 2010

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