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Reading Group Questions for The Queen's Painter

To mark the publication of The Queen’s Painter, the dazzling new historical novel by Sunday Times bestseller Wendy Holden, the author has created a set of book club questions!

The Queen’s Painter is a thrilling new take on Anne Boleyn’s stellar rise and tragic fall as told by Tudor court artist Hans Holbein. Close friend of the ill-fated queen, did he use his genius in a stunning act of revenge?

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Book clubs – Get Ready to Connect! How to make the most from the site

The Book Club Hub, formerly known as Reading Groups for Everyone, is packed with amazing features to keep you and your fellow readers connected — not just within your club, but with the entire Book Club Hub community. Find out how to have members join your online book club.

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Read to the Beat Collection - Book Information

The Reading Agency and public libraries are working to change this with the Summer Reading Challenge – a FREE, UK-wide programme. Last year, over 575,000 children took part with nearly 12 million books being read. Sing from the rooftops! We’re so thrilled that the theme for the Summer Reading Challenge 2026 will be music. Our exciting partnership with Universal Music Group UK will open doors for children to explore the creative power of reading and music. The link between music and...

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Taiwan Travelogue wins the International Booker Prize 2026

Taiwan Travelogue by Yáng Shuāng-zǐ and translated by Lin King, has been named the winner of the International Booker Prize 2026.

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