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Books and reading

Books and reading

Whatever your age and whatever type of books you like to read, we can always help you to find something new.

You can use the Booktrust bookfinder to look for books to suit your tastes and interests, browse our archive of interviews with authors or just see what's out this month that should be catching your eye in the bookshop or the library.

 

We recommend books for people of all ages, from babies to adults and offer you three categories - children's, teenage and adults - so that you can quickly find what's of most interest to you.

The Short Story

We promote the short story through advocacy, reader and writer development including competition and magazine listings, writing tips, reviews of short story collections and forthcoming titles, news and events and our involvement with prizes such as The BBC National Short Story Award (previously the National Short Story Prize) and The Sunday Times EFG Private Bank Short Story Award.

An interview with Emma Dodd

Award-winning illustrator Emma Dodd tells us about the 10th anniversary of the Amazing Baby series - and why she's supporting the Bookstart 20 campaign

Win the Orange Prize for Fiction 2012 shortlist

To celebrate the Orange Prize for Fiction 2012 we have a full set of the shortlist to give away to one lucky booklover.

Interview with David Roberts

David Roberts tells us about his career as an award-winning picture book illustrator, from his background in fashion design to his latest book, One Cool Cat

Translated fiction gifts for the family

Guest blogger Rob Burdock tells us which translated fiction books will be ideal gifts for your family this Christmas.

Translated Fiction

Booktrust is committed to supporting translated fiction. We want readers to discover the best novels from around the world that are available in English translations across a broad range of genres and a wide range of countries and languages.

Children's Books

Visit the children's books area for all the latest children's book reviews, as well as themed booklists, author interviews, illustrator galleries, competitions, games and quizzes.

Teenagers' Books

Visit the teen books area for all the latest book reviews, as well as themed booklists, author interviews, writing tips, competitions, games and quizzes.

Young Adults' Books

Visit the young adults books area for all the latest book reviews, as well as themed booklists, author interviews, writing tips, competitions, games and quizzes.