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.
An interview with Jon McGregor
We talk to award-winning author and twice runner-up of the BBC National Short Story Award, Jon McGregor, about his upcoming short story collection.
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.
Favourite children's book apps 2011
Apps are a tactile and fun alternative to books - neither books nor games but in a happy space in between and perfect for entertainment for long journeys.
Ellie Daines: Family Strife
Ellie Daines talks to us about her debut novel Lolly Luck, about an ordinary girl who's life is turned upside down when a series of catastrophes at home threaten both her family life and her experience at school.
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.
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