Books

At the heart of World Book Night 2024 are Quick Reads, short books and great stories by bestselling authors, written in an accessible and easy to read style. Click on a cover image to find out more about that book.

How we choose the books

Buy books from Bookshop.org to support The Reading Agency and local bookshops at no additional cost to you, and to see recommendations from some of our authors.

In 2024, we’re focusing on Quick Reads; short books and great stories by bestselling authors. Quick Reads provide a route into reading that prioritises great story telling and adult-focused content while ensuring the books are written in an accessible and easy to read style. The books are written by some of the most popular authors in the UK – including Andy McNab, Jojo Moyes, Anne Cleeves, Ian Rankin and Benjamin Zephaniah – so they can be a brilliant entry point to new genres, authors as well as the spark to reignite or build up the joy of reading. Find out more about Quick Reads.