Welcome to the Love Reading podcast! In this exciting first episode, our host Bethany chats with Michelle (Libraries and Culture Officer) and Ellie (Librarian) about favourite books, 2026 reading goals, and the National Year of Reading campaign Go All In.

Heard a title that piques your interest? Head to inspireculture.org.uk/LoveReadingPodcast to find our featured reads - don't forget, you can reserve them on the catalogue for just 30p each!

Happy reading!

Listen as Inspire's Love Reading team discuss the Inspire Poetry Festival 2025. They'll cover the poetry you should be reading this season, the headliners you won't want to miss, and how to create your own poetry at home (or in your local library!).

Find out more about this year's Inspire Poetry Festival at inspireculture.org.uk/poetryfestival

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