Read On: Build a Reading Habit

The Couch to 5K for reading. Build a daily habit with challenges, goals and rewards.

Read On – Build a Reading Habit

Read On helps you build a lasting reading habit through goals, challenges, and personalised book recommendations.

Designed by librarians and developed with libraries across England and Wales, Read On supports readers of all ages to read more regularly and rediscover the joy of reading for pleasure.

Inspired by the NHS Couch to 5K app, Read On takes a simple, structured approach — helping you build reading into your daily routine, one step at a time.

Supporting the National Year of Reading 2026

Read On is part of the national movement to get the UK reading for pleasure.

Join readers across the country and GO ALL IN — build your habit, discover new books, and reconnect with reading.

What’s New

• Now available across England and Wales • Enhanced reading challenges with starter book lists • Improved book recommendations + save to your personal bookshelf • Upgraded quizzes with instant feedback • Achievements and badges to reward your progress • Local library events (participating libraries)

Why Read On?

• Build a Reading Habit

Start small and build consistency over time with a structured approach.

• Stay Motivated

Join challenges, track your progress, and earn rewards.

• Discover Great Books

Find books tailored to your interests and save them for later.

• Engage with What You Read

Take quizzes and deepen your understanding.

• Connect with Your Library

Find your local library, explore events, and discover services near you.

• A Trusted Approach

Created by librarians, Read On offers a supportive, accessible way to make reading part of everyday life.

• Start Today

Download Read On and build a reading habit that lasts.