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Find your nearest Little Book Stop

Bring the joy of reading to 90 communities

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.

Regional maps

Greater London

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Ealing Little Book Stop coming soon

North West

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South East

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East

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A UK wide map highlighting East England with a pin to indicate there are 8 little book stops in the region
Scotland

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Queen’s Drive, Glasgow Little Book Stop coming soon

South West

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A UK wide map highlighting the South West with a pin to indicate there are 7 little book stops in the region
East Midlands

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A UK wide map highlighting the East Midlands with a pin to indicate there are 4 little book stops in the region
Wales

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A UK wide map highlighting Wales with a pin to indicate there are 7 little book stops in the region
West Midlands

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A UK wide map highlighting the West Midlands with a pin to indicate there are 7 little book stops in the region
Northern Ireland

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A UK wide map highlighting Northern Ireland with a pin to indicate there are 3 little book stops in the region
North East

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Morpeth Little Book Stop coming soon

Yorkshire

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A UK wide map highlighting Yorkshire with a pin to indicate there are 5 little book stops in the region

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.

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