Leisure and Light Reading
As the academic year draws to a close and summer begins to unfold, June brings a welcome change of pace. The intensity of exams has passed, campus feels lighter, and there’s finally space to read without pressure or deadlines.
As part of the , June can be all about rediscovering the joy of reading for pleasure and embracing a little adventure along the way.
Summer Reading Challenge
During the summer the Library is inviting you to take part in their Summer Reading Challenge.
This year’s challenge encourages you to explore with a reading passport. The idea is simple: borrow books, try new genres, and track your reading adventures as you go. Each book becomes a new destination, each genre a different landscape to explore.
Your reading passport is a way to:
- Discover genres you may not usually choose
- Record and reflect on your reading journey
- Celebrate the variety of stories and voices you encounter
Whether you decide to explore crime fiction, contemporary romance, historical novels, fantasy, memoir, poetry, or translated fiction, the challenge is designed to make reading feel playful and exploratory again.
Why Take Part?
Summer is the perfect time to rebuild reading habits around enjoyment rather than assessment. The National Year of Reading reminds us that reading supports wellbeing, creativity, and lifelong learning. It doesn’t have to be intense or analytical; it can simply be immersive and fun.
Visit the Pilkington Library between 8th and 15th June to pick up your reading passport, browse the collection, and begin your summer adventure.
Where will your reading adventure take you?