As the New Year approaches, Scottish Book Trust is launching Januread, an interactive, four-week journey during January designed to inspire readers to make 2025 their year of books.
Much like a “Couch to 5K” programme, Januread offers practical tips, expert advice, and book recommendations to help lapsed readers and book lovers alike build a consistent reading habit. Subscribers will also find out about the many benefits that reading for pleasure brings and its positive impacts on daily lives from relieving stress and feelings of isolation to getting a better night’s sleep.
Januread subscribers will embark on a four-week journey through an engaging newsletter series led by “The Reading Coach.” With reading tips, motivational articles, and a supportive community, Januread is here to help readers kickstart their literary adventures for the year ahead.
“Books have the power to transform lives, offering solace, escape, and joy,” says Marc Lambert, CEO at Scottish Book Trust. “With Januread, we want to make reading accessible, inspiring, and fun. Whether you’ve always been an avid reader or struggle to make time to read, this opportunity is for everyone this January.”
What to Expect from Januread:
Subscribers will receive four newsletters over January 2025, each featuring:
- Words of encouragement: Practical advice from “The Reading Coach” to foster reading habits.
- Curated recommendations: Tips on finding books that match different tastes.
- Community insights: Opportunities to share and explore what others in the Januread community are reading.
- Exclusive content: Access to articles and book lists designed to help participants reignite their love of reading.
How to Join:
Signing up is simple. Visit Scottish Book Trust to register and start your Januread journey. As an added incentive, subscribers will be entered into a prize draw to win a Scottish Book Trust book subscription.
Why Januread?
Scottish Book Trust created Januread to build a community of readers, reconnecting people with the benefits of books. Beyond the joy of reading, research shows that books can boost mental health, improve focus, and provide affordable entertainment.
Join Us in the New Year:
Make 2025 your year of reading. Sign up for Januread today and start a journey that will inspire, connect, and uplift.
