Read On: Build a Reading Habit

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About this app

📚 Read On – Build Your Reading Habit

Read On is a reading app designed by librarians to help you build a lasting reading habit through reading plans, goals, challenges, and book recommendations.

Created as an initiative by public libraries across England and Wales, Read On supports readers of all ages to read more regularly and discover the joy of reading for pleasure.

Inspired by the success of Couch to 5K, Read On takes a structured, supportive approach to help you build reading into your everyday life — one step at a time.

🇬🇧 Supporting the National Year of Reading 2026

Read On is part of the national movement to get the UK reading for pleasure.

As part of the National Year of Reading 2026, we’re helping readers everywhere to GO ALL IN — building habits, discovering new books, and reconnecting with reading.

✨ What’s New
🇬🇧 Now available nationwide
Connect with your local library and discover what library services are near you
📖 Enhanced Reading Challenges
Start each challenge with curated book lists to help you begin
📚 Smarter Book Recommendations
Discover books tailored to your interests and save them to your personal bookshelf
🧠 Improved Quiz Experience
Test your knowledge with richer, more interactive quizzes
🏆 Achievements & Badges
Earn rewards and stay motivated as you build consistent reading habits
📍 Local Library Events (participating libraries)
Discover events, activities, and services from your local library

Why Use Read On?

📖 Build a Reading Habit

Follow a structured approach inspired by Couch to 5K — start small and build consistency over time.

🎯 Stay Motivated with Challenges

Join reading challenges designed by librarians to keep you engaged and progressing.

📚 Discover Books You’ll Love

Get personalised recommendations and save books to your own reading list.

🧠 Learn and Engage

Take quizzes to deepen your understanding and enjoyment of what you read.

🏆 Track Progress and Earn Rewards

Build streaks, unlock achievements, and celebrate your progress.

📍 Connect with Your Local Library

Find your nearest library, explore events, and discover services in your area.

💡 A Trusted, Public Service Approach

Read On is developed by librarians across England and Wales.

It’s designed to be:

- supportive, not overwhelming
- structured, not prescriptive
- accessible to everyone, regardless of reading experience

📲 Start Reading Today

Download Read On and build a reading habit that lasts.

Join thousands of readers across the UK and take part in the National Year of Reading 2026.

What’s new

• Now available nationwide
• Enhanced reading challenges with starter book lists
• Improved book recommendations + save to your personal bookshelf
• Upgraded quizzes with instant feedback
• Achievements and badges to reward your progress
• Local library events (participating libraries)