Go All In: National Year of Reading 2026

Everyone knows the benefits of reading: it expands your world, sharpens your mind. It might even make you more creative or successful.

But increasingly, fewer of us are making time to read. With so many forms of entertainment at our fingertips, reaching for a book can feel like a chore. Something we should do, but don’t really want to do.

But we believe it's just a matter of shifting the focus. So for the National Year of Reading in 2026, we're bringing reading to where culture is.

We believe reading is a powerful plug-in to the things you already love – a great way to go deeper into your existing passions. Put simply we say: ‘if you’re into it, read into it’.

We’re asking the nation to go all in this national year of reading 2026 and see how reading in all its forms can unlock more of what you love – whether it’s music, baking, family time, films, sci-fi or… anything.

Whatever you're into. Get ready to GO ALL IN.

What Our Customers Are Reading

As part of our GO ALL IN campaign — a celebration of reading, sharing and community — we want to hear from you. Every week, we’ll feature three Goldsboro readers telling us what they’ve been reading and why they loved it. Books connect us in remarkable ways. Whether it’s a novel that kept you awake all night, a memoir that made you cry, or a hidden gem you wish everyone knew about — we’d love to share your story. Your recommendation might just inspire someone else to pick up a book. 📚 How to Take Part
Tell us about a book you’ve read recently that you particularly enjoyed:
Submit Your Recommendation Here

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TERMS & CONDITIONS (for the “What Our Customers Are Reading” feature)

1. About this feature
What Our Customers Are Reading is part of Goldsboro Books’ GO ALL IN campaign, created to celebrate reading and share book recommendations from our community.

2. Information we collect
When you submit your entry, we ask for your:

  • First name (published)
  • Town or city (published)
  • Optional information about yourself, such as what you do or what kind of reader you are (published only if you choose)
  • Contact details (email and/or phone, not published)

3. How we use your information

  • Only your first nametown or city, and any optional personal note you provide will appear publicly on our website and related social channels.
  • Your contact details will remain private and will only be used if we need to clarify your submission or confirm permission to publish.
  • We will not share, sell, or transfer your personal data to any third party.

4. Editorial discretion
Goldsboro Books reserves the right to edit submissions for clarity, length, or readability, while preserving your intended meaning. Not all submissions will be published.

5. Consent
By submitting your response, you agree that Goldsboro Books may publish your recommendation (in part or in full) across our digital platforms — including our website, newsletters, and social media channels — in connection with the What Our Customers Are Reading series.

6. Withdrawal
You may request the removal of your published entry at any time by contacting enquiries@goldsborobooks.com.

7. Data protection
Goldsboro Books is committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018. For more details, see our Privacy Policy.

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