This August, we invite all literary enthusiasts to join the new session of the British Council Reading Marathon—an exciting two-month online literary journey for book lovers to grow as engaged readers!
Get ready for a captivating challenge filled with adventures between the pages.
Your mission:
- Read 4 books : Borrow at least four books from our curated digital library collection and complete them within two months.
- Engage: Participate in insightful session with the UK storyteller and a literary figure
- Reflect: Share your thoughts on your reading journey with fellow readers.
What’s in it for you?
- Exclusive access to our curated book collection.
- Interact with a literary figure during the opening ceremony.
- Learn the art of storytelling from a distinguished UK storyteller.
- Connect with fellow readers and reflect on your literary experiences.
- Receive a certificate upon successful completion of the marathon.
Who can join?
The programme is open to all British Council library members aged 18 and above, free of charge.
If you are not a British Council Library member, you must first become a member to participate in the programme. Please register here to express your interest; we will connect with you separately.
Programme duration: From 22 August to 22 October 2025
Session Details:
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Session |
Date |
What to expect? |
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Opening Ceremony |
Friday, 22 August 2025 11.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. (UTC) |
• Introduction to the programme format and digital library platform |
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Storytelling Session |
Friday, 12 September 2025, 11.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. (UTC) |
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Certificate Distribution |
Participants who read and complete reading logs for a minimum of four books by 22 October 2025 will be awarded a certificate. |
Non-members: Register here to express your interest in library membership and the programme. We will contact you separately.
For enquiries, please email us at digitallibrary@britishcouncil.org.