Unlock more of what you love with the National Year of Reading
Welcome to the Go All In 2026 hub! We believe that whatever your passion, reading is the engine that takes you further. Our mission is simple: if you’re into it, read into it.
This is about going all in on what makes you tick. Whether you are looking for shared joy and wonder for babies and preschoolers, 'main character energy' or fascinating facts for children and teens, or the next unputdownable thriller for adults, this hub is your HQ.
Throughout the year, we’ll be dropping monthly book picks, exclusive videos and resources designed to help you dive deeper into your favourite subjects.
Ready to unlock more of what you love? Let’s Go All In!
A Single Page
In a world that rarely stops for a breath, it’s easy to overlook the impact of a few simple lines. But for those who live and breathe stories, a single page is often where the magic begins.
We joined up with the social enterprise agency Pictures for the People to explore a simple question:
What can a single page do for you?
Yes, audiobooks definitely count as reading. Plug into Audiobook Appreciation Month with these bestselling listens.
My Husband's Wife
Alice Feeney
What Have I Done?
Ben Elton
The Killing Stones
Ann Cleeves
Careless People
Sarah Wynn-Williams
A Little Life
Hanya Yanagihara
James
Percival Everett
The Women
Kristin Hannah
The Seven Sisters
Lucinda Riley
The Other Bennet Sister
Janice Hadlow
The Pillars of the Earth
Ken Follett
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Douglas Adams
The Psychology of Money
Morgan Housel
Go all in on the World Cup this summer
June book picks
Adult pick: Tonight the Music Seems So Loud by Sathnam Sanghera
A love letter to George Michael, a searing commentary on the times he lived through, and an examination of what makes an icon, this is a captivating read for anyone interested in music and pop culture. Tonight the Music Seems So Loud is at once a kaleidoscopic portrait of one of Britain’s most beloved musicians and an account of a strange and turbulent period of British history. In his unconventional and enthralling book, bestselling author Sathnam Sanghera explores the connection between music and politics, exposes what secrecy does to the soul, and reveals how fame rots the sense of self.
Great for those who love: George Michael and Wham!, 80s and 90s music, biography, recent British history, celebrity.
Children and teens pick: Epic Football Comics by Clive Gifford
Epic Football Comics is a brand new action-packed and easy to read non-fiction graphic novel series that brings the pitch to the page! Packed with fast-paced facts and stats, these biographies of superstar players Bellingham, Mbappé, Salah, Saka, and McTominay are the perfect match for young fans reading alongside the Men’s World Cup. Plus, each book wraps up with a quiz to test their knowledge.
Great for those who love: The beautiful game! Perfect for footie-mad kids obsessed with Match Attax, EA Sports FC, Fantasy Football Leagues, player stats and trivia.
Babies to preschool pick: Goat Goes to Nursery by Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Nick Sharratt
Join the fun of ‘Toddler Time!’ in Goat Goes to Nursery, a hilarious rhyming story about starting nursery from Julia Donaldson and Nick Sharratt. This is a bright, playful book perfect for reading aloud together to help prepare children for their next milestone.
Go all in on this month's books
Lace up your boots and join in with the Epic Football Comics activity pack
Draw your own comic and put your football knowledge to the test.
Colour in Goat!
Goat is balancing a lot of different foods in the nursery kitchen – what colours will you choose?
See all our previous monthly book choices
