Want to read more? Two experts give their tips on what you can do

By Paty Paliokosta, Associate Professor of Special and Inclusive Education, Kingston University
Alison Baverstock, Professor of Publishing, Kingston University

Reading promises so much: better mental health, a sense of wellbeing, cultural and educational enrichment, even greater confidence and eloquence.

It sounds irresistible; yet for many of us, the reality is very different. Half of the adults in the UK don’t read regularly for pleasure, and more than one in ten find reading difficult.

So why does something so rewarding feel…

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