Reluctant Teen Readers: How can you get them to read?

Over the past couple of weeks we’ve looked into what it is that teens are looking for from books, and why it is that some of them just aren’t interested in reading. In terms of fiction, teens are looking for something they can see themselves reflected in, whether that...

Reluctant Teen Readers: Why Don’t They read?

Having discussed what teens read when they do, we come to the thornier question of why so many of them don’t read at all. In a wide sense, I think teens struggle to pick out books they like because they are working out who they are, so haven’t become familiar with...

Why Are Teens Reluctant Readers?

Teens are some of the most difficult-to-buy-for readers out there, and often very reluctant to read at all. We’ve been working on this blog series to delve into why, what you can do to help, and what books might be ideal. If you ask someone what their favourite books...
Is Buk The Book For You?

Is Buk The Book For You?

If your kids enjoyed any of these books below, then the answer is yes… Judging anyone’s taste in books is always a challenge – unless you know they’re a fan of a specific genre, choosing a novel someone else will genuinely appreciate is a difficult task. This is...