world book night

Libraries in Devon are working with The Reading Agency to give away 300 books this World Book Night.

Celebrated on April 23rd, World Book Night encourages people to find joy in reading and boost adult literacy. Reading has many health and well-being benefits. Research by the University of Sussex has been found to reduce stress by 68%, yet according to YouGov, 40% of Britons did not...

Plymouth’s Central Library will be celebrating World Book Night on Thursday 23 April with a special event featuring local author Laura Quigley.

The library will be staying open until 9pm and people can drop in, enjoy free refreshments and share their favourite books with other readers.

At 7pm there will be a chance to find out more about the history of Plymouth as Laura gives a...