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Win a Sony e-reader pre-loaded with dozens of books!

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:18:01 +0000

When William Kamkwamba, a young Malawian, stumbled across a picture of a wind turbine in a book in his local library, he decided to build one himself despite having little resources or technical knowledge. Now, his windmill has brought electricity to his community and he's sharing his incredible true story around the world in his book The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind.

If, like William, a book has inspired a new idea or taken your life in a new direction, tell us your story and you could win a Sony e-reader.

To enter we want to know which book has inspired you and how. Please submit your answer here -
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Reading Group Events for The Return of Captain John Emmett

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:48:28 +0000

During the First World War, over 300 young British and Commonwealth soldiers were court marshalled and executed for 'crimes' such as cowardice and desertion. It was a peculiarly British feature of military discipline, given the number of executed German soldiers was only 48. And it was class-ridden; out of all of those shot, only 3 were officers.

Inspired by this fact and by the tragedy of those left behind - mothers, fathers, wives - who were left not knowing, and often had to cover up what had happened to avoid the public shame, Elizabeth Speller presents us with her first novel, The Return of Captain John Emmett.

CHANGELING series trailer

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:05:20 +0000

Check out this this brand new trailer for the ferociously fantastic CHANGELING book series by Steve Feasey. CHANGELING is a compelling, spine-chilling adventure series packed full of high-octane adventure and a cast of despicable demons, werewolves and vampires. Book 3, BLOOD WOLF, was published on 5th February and follows on from DARK MOON and CHANGELING.

WIN a new £25 National Book Tokens Gift Card!

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 07:04:11 +0000

National Book Tokens has launched its new Gift Card which is more flexible and convenient than ever. Sold and accepted in bookshops across the UK, these Gift Cards are the new way to share your passion for reading. For more information, visit www.nationalbooktokens.co.uk/newgiftcard

For your chance to win a new £25 National Book Tokens Gift Card, simply answer the following question:

Name the five presenters of the new TV Book Club.

Please email your answers to sandeep.mahal@readingagency.org.uk

How to Make Your Vote Count, X Marks the Box, Daniel Blythe

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:02:20 +0000

Danile Blythe is giving away free copies of the e-book edition of his new book, How to Make Your Vote Count, X Marks the Box, from 11 February until the publication of the print edition. It will be available from www.xmarksthebox.co.uk for three weeks.

Recipients of the ebook will be required to submit a valid email address and their full name to be given a link to download it. The ebook will be provided in PDF format which can be read on screen or on any current e-readers.

Icon Books will publish the print edition [ISBN 978-184831-051-3] on 4th March 2010 in paperback at £7.99, which will be available from all good bookshops

About the book . . .

What is politics? And why does it matter? Self-confessed 'born-again voter' Daniel Blythe presents a popular, forceful argument designed to shake up anyone's apathy.

Politics sets the agenda. Climate change, education, crime, housing - these are political issues, but for many, party politics is still a turn-off.

Bookmarks for Carole Matthews

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:02:06 +0000

I have beautiful bookmarks to offer libraries featuring the ever-popular Carole Matthews' two new books - The Loving Feeling and The Difference a Day Makes.