Unlock more of what you love with the National Year of Reading

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?

Enjoying the Six Nations? From deep-dive autobiographies to brilliant kids' books, these rugby reads are sure to bring all the excitement of a packed stand to your bookshelves.

How far would you go for a year off work? Would you pull a sickie? Tell them you have jury duty? Fake a pregnancy? That’s exactly what Barri Brown has accidentally found herself doing. So, what’s a girl to do but buy seven foam bumps and a wardrobe full of smock dresses. All Barri has to do is blag it until she can disappear for good – without getting caught and being sent to prison for fraud. Will she really get away with telling the mother of all lies?

Great for those who love: Gloriously messy heroines, celebrations of friendship, laugh-out-loud funny stories, books with incredible covers, The Wedding People by Alison Espach, Bridget Jones's Diary by Helen Fielding, Everything I Know About Love by Dolly Alderton, Miranda and Fleabag.

Step into the halls of Urban Promise Prep, where the 'rules' for success just became a fight for survival. 🏛️⚖️ J.B., Ramón, and Trey are prime suspects in their principal’s murder. To save their futures, they have to find the real killer before the system locks them away for good. In this blockbuster YA thriller, suitable for ages 12 and above, the stakes couldn't be higher.

Great for those who love: One of Us Is Lying, Angie Thomas, Jason Reynolds, a high-octane mystery, real-world issues, truth, justice, and unputdownable suspense.

Introduce babies to a world of bright and tactile fun through interactive, storytime play, helping to support their sensory development. These interactive books for active babies are packed full of bright, bold illustrations and high-contrast patterns.

Great for those who love: Tactile baby books including the Baby Touch series, Where's Mr Lion? and Tana Hoban's Black & White.

Bright and tactile fun to help to support their sensory development, with a sturdy design that folds out and stands upright, allowing babies to interact with the book as they lie on their front.