Libby Reads (United Kingdom) is a global ebook club and it's completely free. Readers in participating UK libraries can enjoy the same featured book at the same time, with no wait lists and no holds.
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2026 is the National Year of Reading in the UK. Celebrate with three (optional) featured titles for Libby Reads, available with no waitlist or holds from 29 October - 12 November, 2026.
Libby Reads UK x National Year of Reading
Libby Reads UK x National Year of Reading - YA & Children's Titles
- Oct29
"The Fox Hunt"
Libby Reads UK x National Year of Reading (YA)
Dive into the dark underbelly of England’s most ancient university, a dangerous, otherworldly realm. Read & listen to "The Fox Hunt" by Caitlin Breeze free in Libby from participating UK libraries from 29 October - 12 November. - Oct29
"Hari Kumar · The Race Day Disaster"
Libby Reads UK x National Year of Reading (Children's)
Meet Hari Kumar, superstar-in-the-making, in this laugh-out-loud doodle-packed diary series for 8+ readers. Read & listen to this book free in Libby from participating UK libraries from 29 October - 12 November.
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