Are you ready to embark on a literary adventure?
This September, we invite all literary enthusiasts to join the British Council Reading Marathon an exciting two-month online literary journey designed to help book lovers read more, engage deeply and connect with fellow readers.
Get ready for a captivating challenge filled with adventures between the pages, inspiring conversations and opportunities to discover new perspectives through books.
Your Reading Marathon mission
Read: Read four books from our Digital Library collection and complete them within the two-month programme.
Engage: Take part in insightful sessions featuring a UK storyteller and literary figure and explore ideas beyond the pages.
Reflect: Share your thoughts, reflections and reading experiences with fellow participants through engaging discussions and reading circles.
What’s in it for you?
- Enjoy exclusive access to our Digital Library collection
- Interact with a literary figure during the opening ceremony
- Join exclusive sessions with reading circles and cultural engagement activities
- Connect with fellow readers and share your literary experiences
- Discover new books, perspectives and ideas throughout the journey
- Receive a certificate upon successful completion of the Reading Marathon
Who can join?
The programme is open to all British Council library members aged 18 and above, free of charge.
Programme duration
11 September 2026 – 12 November 2026
Session details
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Session |
Date |
What to expect? |
|
Opening Ceremony |
Friday, 11 September 2026 11.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. (UTC) |
• Introduction to the programme format and Digital Library platform |
Participants who read and complete reading logs for a minimum of four books by 12 November 2026 will be awarded a certificate.
For enquiries, please email us at digitallibrary@britishcouncil.org.