S1E6: Reading for empathy, graphic novels and books that encourage reflection with Claire S and Ellie

S1E10: Taking 10 to read, books worth rereading, and Inspire's Favourite Reads

In this episode, Ann and Michelle return to discuss how reading can enhance your daily life in just 10 minutes, the books that make you come back time and time again, and plenty of recommendations to keep you going through our summer break. Been inspired to try a title we've mentioned? Head to inspireculture.org.uk/LoveReadingPodcast to find our featured reads - don't forget, you can reserve them on the catalogue for just 30p each! Happy reading!

S1E9: Book to movie adaptations, sports, desert island picks and a bookish catch-up with Claire S and Lucie

In this episode, our host Bethany chats with Inspire's Claire and Lucie about their recent reads and how readers can go all in on sports this summer. They choose their desert island books (causing quite the stir!) and discuss the book-to-screen adaptations they love and why. It's our longest episode yet, so settle down with a cuppa for this one! Been inspired to try a title we've mentioned? Head to inspireculture.org.uk/LoveReadingPodcast to find our featured reads - don't forget, you can reserve them on the catalogue for just 30p each! Happy reading!

S1E8: Spring, the great outdoors, quickfire recommendations and non-fiction for hobbies with Ellie and Melissa

In this episode, our host Bethany chats with Inspire's Ellie and Melissa about their recommendations for reading outdoors and making the most of the spring sunshine. They'll then dish up some quickfire recommendations, before talking about the ways books can help develop new skills and interests. Finally, Melissa will talk about her Go All In picks for the coming weeks. Been inspired to try a title we've mentioned? Head to inspireculture.org.uk/LoveReadingPodcast to find our featured reads - don't forget, you can reserve them on the catalogue for just 30p each! Happy reading!

S1E7: Crime fiction lowdown, crimes of reading, and why you should join a reading group with Ann and Evey

In this episode, our host Bethany chats with Inspire's Ann and Evey about readers' favourite genre: crime fiction! They explore different sub-genres, why it's so well loved, and how those curious about it can get started. They also discuss the benefits of joining a reading group, and Ann shares what she is going All In on for the National Year of Reading. Been inspired to try a title we've mentioned? Head to inspireculture.org.uk/LoveReadingPodcast to find our featured reads - don't forget, you can reserve them on the catalogue for just 30p each! Happy reading!

S1E6: Reading for empathy, graphic novels and books that encourage reflection with Claire S and Ellie

In this episode, our host Bethany chats with Inspire's Claire and Ellie about their experiences of reading children's fiction as adults, the lessons books can teach us, and why you should dive into graphic novels this spring. Heard a title that piques your interest? Head to inspireculture.org.uk/LoveReadingPodcast to find our featured reads - don't forget, you can reserve them on the catalogue for just 30p each! Happy reading!