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This is where you will find many books to chose from. Books can be expensive - but libraries offer them for free. Not only that, they also have amazing range of free online resources and they are always here to help you find what you want!

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Choosing a perfect book for you can be overwhelming - especially when there are so many titles to choose from! Speak to your school librarian if you need help. Is there a particular book that you want to read? Share it with your librarian and they will try their best to get it for you!

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Start by setting a reading goal that is realistic - if you are not a big reader, try reading one book per month or just few pages every day. Start with reading short books or easy reads. Reading should never be stressful, it should be enjoyable.

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Whatever your goals are try your best to achieve them. Read every day, even if only for few minutes.

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Easiest way to read more books is turning it into an everyday habit.
Think about things you do every day - do you actually enjoy them or are you just used to them? Make space for reading a book instead of spending excessive time on the Internet or mindlessly watching tv.
If you are a morning person, start your day by waking up a little earlier, make a hot drink and get cosy with a book. You will enjoy the rest of your day even more, knowing you already achieved something first thing in the morning. If you are not a morning person, do the same thing in the evening. Reading before bed is just as great and it actually improves the quality of your sleep as reading reduces your stress levels and makes you feel relaxed.

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You don't need to choose a bestseller, classic or something all your friends are reading. Choose a book that interests you or fits your mood. If you have a hobby you enjoy, try reading about it. If you like watching anime, try reading manga. If you always dreamed about visiting certain country, read a book set in that place. Options are endless!

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Sometimes reading a book we know and love brings us comfort. There is nothing wrong with reading the same book over again!

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It's important to read books we enjoy, but how will we know what books we enjoy (and don't) unless trying it first? Choose a genre you don't usually go for - perhaps sci-fi, romance, mystery or poetry? Try reading for at least 10 minutes and see if you enjoy the book or are curious what happens next.

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Talk about what you are reading with your friends, family, teachers and librarians. Librarians are always happy to recommend what to read next based on a book you enjoyed.
Write a book review and hand it to your librarian - it might get published in Swatch: Glasgow School Libraries' eMagazine!

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You don't need to just read books - you can listen to them! Audiobooks are a great option if you have trouble focusing on text and they also allow you to multitask. Take a book with you for a walk or for a run or listen to an audiobook while commuting.

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Have you read a sentence or a paragraph that inspired you or stuck with you? Write it down on a piece of paper and tape it on your door, above your bed or anywhere else in your room.

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If you don't enjoy the book you are currently reading, don't feel bad about putting it down. Quitting early gives you more time to read a book you will enjoy!

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The world is full of distractions and we all have trouble focusing sometimes. Removing distractions will help - put your phone away and don't forget to switch off the notifications. Turn off your tv and computer.

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Reading space is important. Make sure your reading spot is comfortable, quiet and that you have sufficient lighting.

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Look for displays and suggestions in libraries and bookshops. Check the twitter account of your School Library frequently to see news about books and librarian's recommendations. Check Instagram (#Bookstagram) or Youtube accounts of book-lovers or ask your friends and family what they are reading. If you see a book that sparks your interest, write down the title of the book in your notebook or in your phone so you don't forget it.

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You will be surprised how many unexpected reading opportunities are there in a day! You can read while waiting for a friend, on your lunch break or sitting in a bus.