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Quick Reads... Easy to pick up, hard to put downQuick Reads is a new adult literacy initiative aimed at encouraging more people to enjoy reading. Quick Reads are short, exciting, easy-to-read books by best-selling writers and celebrities for adults who are new to reading, have lost or never had the reading habit or who struggle to read long and complicated books. Quick Reads, priced at £1.99, will help put the fun back into reading. You can pick up one of the latest titles for 2008 from your local supermarket, bookshop, newsagent, railway station or even order online. General secretary John Hannett is backing the scheme. "Many of our members are so busy juggling work and family commitments they don't get the time to sit down and enjoy reading," he said. "These bite-sized books are an ideal way to get us back into the reading habit. I'd recommend them." Visit www.quickreads.org.uk for more information.
Humble Pie by Gordon RamsayEveryone thinks they know the real Gordon Ramsay. This tells the full story of the world's most famous and infamous chef.
Happy Families by Adele ParksA gripping story of love second time around.
The Hardest Test by Scott QuinnellTop rugby star Scott Quinnell had a painful secret: he struggled to read. In this honest and powerful book he describes how he faced his hardest test.
East End Tales by Gilda O'NeillThis book tells us what the real East End was like in stories of hardship, upheaval, courage and humour.
RaW Voices by Vannessa FeltzGripping, funny, sometimes sad and always inspirational, this collection of real-life stories gives a fascinating account into the lives of other people.
The Ten Keys to Success by John BirdJohn Bird, founder of the Big Issue, shows us how to be successful in whatever way we choose in just ten easy steps.
Free copiesArena has a number of Quick Reads to give away to Usdaw members. Send your name and address to:
Arena Quick Reads and you could be enjoying your very own bite-sized books free of charge.
Readers' comments...Shopworker Julie, a mother-of-one, from Maidstone"I haven't really read a book for years. After my daughter was born I always felt too tired to concentrate but Quick Reads are just right. They got me back into the reading habit. " Factory worker Ann from London "I only used to read magazines but thanks to Quick Reads now I'm reading novels." Warehouse worker Dave from Northampton "I read my first Quick Read last year. This gave me the confidence to enrol on a basic skills course, which I passed. I now have lots of confidence and can't wait to enrol on another course and to pick up the next batch of Quick Reads." Driver Andy from Cardiff "I could never find the time for reading until I borrowed my first Quick Read from the learning library at work. I couldn't put it down and finished it in my lunch hour; I'm never without a book now."  Printer Friendly Page  Email to a Friend
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