In bed? On the beach? In a bar? When it comes to a bibliophile’s favourite pastime, sometimes location really does matter. In our latest I Am A Reader blog, we take a look at the places we choose to delve into a good book. . .

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Sarah Knight - a bibliophile and participant in the I Am A Reader project - explores her lifelong passion for books about books.

A good book really is like a good hug – it makes you feel warm, connected; it’s balm for the soul. But just what is it that makes us fall in love with a book? In this feature, Inspire’s Michelle Dunstan explores the question . . .

Upcoming writer, book blogger and I Am A Reader participant A.J. Hawley interviews Clare Harvey about her experience of the project and the process of collaborative writing…

It’s a question that sits right at the heart of Inspire’s I Am A Reader project, and one Molly Ellson, who took part in our original I am A Reader sessions, found illuminating. In this poignant article, she shares her experience of the project, and takes an in depth look of what it really means to be a reader . . .

Writer, performer, and theatremaker Leanne Moden writes about why reading and libraries are so important to her. . .

Pippa Hennessey, writer, publisher and writing workshop facilitator, shares her thoughts on visual imagination and reading from an autistic perspective

Ann Penn, Inspire Librarian and passionate book lover, shares what it’s like to be part of a project with readers at its heart, and tells us about some of the groups our writers will be working with.

One of the keys to the success of I Am A Reader will be the quality of the creative team of writers we put together to work with our readers. It’s a hugely exciting task, but just how do you ensure you get the right authors for a project like this? Clare Brown, Inspire Libraries and Culture Officer, writes about the process of recruiting a team of wonderful writers who will help make I Am A Reader a reality.

It’s a hive of excited activity in the Libraries and Culture team as we get ready to launch our I Am A Reader project, following the news of our successful bid for funding from Arts Council England. But what exactly is I Am A Reader? Inspire Libraries and Culture Officer Michelle Dunstan takes us through the ideas behind the project, the exciting things it will involve and why the team are so passionate about exploring and celebrating the creativity of reading . . .