Read On: Build a Reading Habit
Challenges, goals & rewards
Only for iPhone
Free · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
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.
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Minor app fixes and improvement to Challenges and Quizzes listings
The developer, Libraries Connected, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Contact Info
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Libraries Connected
- Size
- 34.1 MB
- Category
- Books
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2026 Libraries Connected