Quick Reads and Skills for Life
The Quick Reads section in Central Bedfordshire and Skills for Life section in Bedford Borough are designed to help people improve their reading and gain new confidence with books. The stock is centred on Quick Reads, but also includes a variety of books aimed at readers with different needs and abilities, as well as non-fiction books. Bedfordshire Libraries also have a range of books that can help with writing and grammar, numeracy, using computers and IT, and money management.
Quick
Reads are shorter books by well known writers. They are great stories on a
variety of topics, aimed at adults who've
stopped reading or find reading tough, and for regular readers who want a short,
fast read. Quick
Reads can improve confidence for readers, and help newer readers find enjoyment
in reading. Authors include James Patterson, Sheila OFlanagan, Andy McNab,
Alison Weir, and many others.
Click here
to see a selection of the titles available in your libraries
You can ask at your local library for more information and advice about improving reading and other skills, or have a look at the Skills for Life pages on our virtual library.
Six Book Challenge
The Six Book Challenge invites less confident readers to read six books and record their reading in a diary in order to receive incentives, a certificate and the chance to enter a national prize draw. Ask at your local branch for more information, or check out the Six Book Challenge website
Page last updated: 24th February 2014