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We had lots of news stories and features throughout the Bedford Borough Year of Reading 2025.

Click below to enjoy any of the stories. More to come throughout 2026.

News

Horror meets fantasy at Year of Reading library event organised with Close Encounters

Summer Reading Challenge 2025 launches at Bedford Borough Libraries: “Story Garden” inspires young readers

Reviews

My Favourite Book – Mayor Tom Wootton

My Favourite Book – Councillor Jim Weir

My Favourite Book – Councillor Caroline White

My favourite book – Councillor Jon Abbott

My favourite book – Councillor Lucy Bywater

My favourite book – Councillor Paul Edmonds

My favourite book – Councillor David Sawyer

Library spotlight: Digital books

My Favourite Book – Councillor Sharan Sira

My Favourite Book – Councillor Henry Vann

Library spotlight: Self-care

My Favourite Book – Councillor James Valentine

My favourite book – Councillor Sue Abood

Library spotlight: Large print books and spoken word CDs

My favourite book – Councillor Abu Sultan

Library spotlight: Local history

Library spotlight: Comics and manga

Interviews

Bedford Borough’s most prolific author to celebrate 40 years on our bookshelves at Bedford Kite and Motoring Festival

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