About City Reads
‘I was overwhelmed by the response. People seemed fired up by the idea of taking part in a reading experience that embraced the whole city!’
Val McDermid, Brighton City Reads 08 author
What?
City Reads is an annual citywide reading initiative conceived to spread a love of books and ideas to the widest possible audience throughout Brighton & Hove over a three-month period. The concept is simple: selecting one book by one author for the whole community to read, discuss, debate and creatively engage with in a series of special events, workshops and performances.
When?
City Reads launches on World Book Day and concludes during Brighton Festival at the end of May.
Where?
City Reads takes place across the whole of Brighton & Hove – in venues, concert halls, libraries, pubs, book shops …
Who?
City Reads is for everyone: whether you’re an occasional reader or a confirmed bibliophile. It doesn’t matter what you do, where you live or what you read: City Reads is about opening up the world of words and ideas to everyone.
How?
It couldn’t be simpler. The idea is to get the whole city reading and talking. All you need to do to get involved is pick up a copy from your local library, bookshop or book drop point and start reading …