Ireland Reads is a new campaign to get the whole country reading this month in the lead up to a national day of reading on Thursday, February 25th. The campaign is asking everyone to ‘squeeze in a read’ on Ireland Reads Day. Visit www.irelandreads.ie and commit to reading as much as you can on the day.
The website also offers book recommendations suited to a person’s interests and the time they have available. With more than 800 recommendations from librarians from all around the country, you can get recommendations based on authors you like, and guides on how long it will take you to read the book – a couch to 5k for books!
Ireland Reads Author Series
We are hosting a range of events over the coming weeks supporting and encouraging people to read for wellbeing and enjoyment. These online talks will begin on 25th February, and continue through into April, to help both lapsed and emerging reads stay in the reading habit. Talks will be accessible on our website and on our social media platforms.
Adult Author talks Series:
· Liz Nugent (1)25th February 8.30pm
· Rick O'Shea 4th March 8.30pm
· Una Mannion 11th March 8.30pm
· Liz Nugent (2) 18th March 8.30pm
· Donal Ryan 25th March 8.30pm
Children’s Series
- Alan Nolan Book talk & Draw along 11am, 25th February, 5th, 12th, 19th,26th March
- Nicola Pierce Author 11am 9th & 16th March
- Liz Weir Storytelling 7pm 18th & 25th April