To celebrate 90 years of reading moments with Penguin, we’re installing 90 Little Book Stops across the UK!
Little Book Stops, also known as community bookshelves, are book exchange spots that live in your neighbourhood. Each one is looked after by a volunteer steward who keeps the space tidy and well stocked with exciting books for all ages to enjoy.
In partnership with the non-profit Little Free Library, we've selected 90 lucky locations from over 2,000 applications.
We'll be revealing these locations throughout September, so stay tuned to find your closest book sharing spot.
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North West
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South East
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East
Check back on 22 September to find out where the East Little Book Stops are!
Scotland
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South West
Check back on 15 September to find out where the West and South West Little Book Stops are!
East Midlands
Check back on 22 September to find out where the East Midlands Little Book Stops are!
Wales
Check back on 15 September to find out where the Wales Little Book Stops are!
West Midlands
Check back on 15 September to find out where the West Midlands Little Book Stops are!
Northern Ireland
Check back on 29 September to find out where the Northern Ireland Little Book Stops are!
North East
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Yorkshire
Check back on 29 September to find out where the Yorkshire Little Book Stops are!
I’m delighted that The Story of Tracy Beaker has been included in Penguin’s 90 Little Book Stops...a chance to choose and share books in your local community seems a great idea. Happy reading everyone!
Jacqueline Wilson
There's something truly magical about finding the perfect book at exactly the right moment. The Book Stops will no doubt spark countless serendipitous moments like these.
Jenny Ireland
I can’t think of a more wonderful idea than the Little Book Stops. I’ll be making a visit to my nearest one.
William Sieghart
Having access to free, good quality books is hugely important for communities. I'm glad to be a part of anything working to change that and make sure stories can be shared by everyone.
Robin Stevens
What a fantastic idea - peppering the country with these wonderful free libraries, and spreading the joy of reading. Except if nobody takes my books Penguin have left there, in which case it's a terrible idea.
Adam Kay
Stories are born to be swapped & shared. Community book sharing offers a beautiful way to build bridges between us. Leaving your favourite book for someone to discover is like leaving open a door into your heart
Kim Hillyard
I’m delighted that The Story of Tracy Beaker has been included in Penguin’s 90 Little Book Stops...a chance to choose and share books in your local community seems a great idea. Happy reading everyone!
Jacqueline Wilson
There's something truly magical about finding the perfect book at exactly the right moment. The Book Stops will no doubt spark countless serendipitous moments like these.
Jenny Ireland
I can’t think of a more wonderful idea than the Little Book Stops. I’ll be making a visit to my nearest one.
William Sieghart
Having access to free, good quality books is hugely important for communities. I'm glad to be a part of anything working to change that and make sure stories can be shared by everyone.
Robin Stevens
What a fantastic idea - peppering the country with these wonderful free libraries, and spreading the joy of reading. Except if nobody takes my books Penguin have left there, in which case it's a terrible idea.
Adam Kay
Stories are born to be swapped & shared. Community book sharing offers a beautiful way to build bridges between us. Leaving your favourite book for someone to discover is like leaving open a door into your heart
Kim Hillyard
I’m delighted that The Story of Tracy Beaker has been included in Penguin’s 90 Little Book Stops...a chance to choose and share books in your local community seems a great idea. Happy reading everyone!
Jacqueline Wilson
There's something truly magical about finding the perfect book at exactly the right moment. The Book Stops will no doubt spark countless serendipitous moments like these.
Jenny Ireland
I can’t think of a more wonderful idea than the Little Book Stops. I’ll be making a visit to my nearest one.
William Sieghart
Having access to free, good quality books is hugely important for communities. I'm glad to be a part of anything working to change that and make sure stories can be shared by everyone.
Robin Stevens
What a fantastic idea - peppering the country with these wonderful free libraries, and spreading the joy of reading. Except if nobody takes my books Penguin have left there, in which case it's a terrible idea.
Adam Kay
Stories are born to be swapped & shared. Community book sharing offers a beautiful way to build bridges between us. Leaving your favourite book for someone to discover is like leaving open a door into your heart
Kim Hillyard
Behind the scenes
See behind the scenes of the Little Book Stops being made by hand at Jack Arts, our design and installation partner. Photos courtesy of Kevin Lake.
