Books sales are booming, as commuters take a break from doomscrolling to get immersed in paper and digital pages - with the notifications all turned off to concentrate.

Crime novels, sci-fi and romantic fiction have boosted sales to their highest in a decade.

The Leader’s joined by Lucy Starbuck Braidley, senior programme manager for libraries at the National Literacy Trust, to discover the enduring lure of the novel, why adult role models are crucial for child literacy and how 10 minutes reading a day helps mental health.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.