Books and reading

Reader Development

Reader Development has been described as "Audience Development for Literature"

It is also about finding a good book!

Reader Development is the term now used in libraries across the UK to describe a new, active and creative approach to aspects of library service provision, such as library stock promotions and events for readers, where the focus is on:

• Engaging with reading as a popular leisure activity
• Opening up reading choices
• Offering people an increased enjoyment of reading
• Creating opportunities to share the reading experience

Recommend a book!

Have you just read a fantastic book that you're dying to tell everyone about? Visit our Book recommendations page and share your thoughts with other library users.

Richmond Libraries are delivering Reading Development through:

• New contemporary fiction selection
• Stock promotions and book displays
• Booklists, book reviews and readers recommendations
• Reading groups and book chat sessions
• Events for readers