To tie in with World Book Day (3 March 2011) last weekend one million books were given away for free all over the country. LSBU is also giving away books to celebrate World Book Day.
The Community Engagement team have set up bookstands that hold Quick Read books, which are short and easy to read books for all. The selection contains something for the boys and something for the girls, whether that is a thriller or a humorous 'chick lit'.
The mix of titles and their accessible format make Quick Reads ideal for adults who are new to reading, find reading tough or simply want some short entertainment from great writers.
The writers include bestselling authors James Patterson, Linwood Barclay, Sheila O'Flanagan, Terry Jones (member of Monty Python comedy team), Mike Gayle alongside poet Benjamin Zephaniah and footballer Charlie Oatway.
For 2011, Quick Reads will be available as ebooks, to download direct to computers, phones and e-readers. Alternatively staff can have the books for free by simply going to the ARC reception in Technopark, until stocks last."
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