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The Reading Agency invites the people of Bradford to celebrate World Book Night with a mass 'read-in' at one of the UK's most beautiful bookstores, The Wool Exchange Waterstones. This special event aims to inspire the community to embrace the joy of reading.

Join a Mass Read-In and Celebrate World Book Night on 23 April!

Quick Reads are The Reading Agency's short, accessible, and perfect for anyone looking to rediscover reading. Join our FREE 1,000 Quick Reads giveaway at Waterstones, Bradford (April 23, 11:30 AM – lunchtime, first come, first served).

Meet the Author: Bestselling crime writer Abir Mukherjee will be reading from his Quick Reads, A Rising Man.

Mass Read-In (12-12.30pm): Sit, stand, lean - just read! No phones, no distractions—just the power of books. (All books welcome!)

Media will be there on the day. Let’s share the joy of reading with the world from the heart of Bradford!