Books are good for you. And that's official.

Not only does reading help you to relax - it can help to boost your brain power too (source: NHS Direct).

Found yourself stuck in a book rut?

You need a reading remedy from our very own Book Doctor – aka Reading Development Officer, Sheelagh Gallagher.

How can I contact the book doctor?

• Get a personal prescription online - simply fill in your symptoms on the form below.
  or Skip to Option 4 for Doctor's intuition with a Lucky Dip...
• Surgeries at libraries across the county - contact asklibraries to find out more.

Customer comments

"After a hard day at work, sometimes it's hard to switch off. I think it's a great idea to have someone around who can save me some time by giving me a quick reading remedy that I can dive right into."
Freelance writer, Nottinghamshire

“For years, I'd been searching for a poem I used to love as a child, but could only ever remember the first line, and it had been really bothering me. "The Book Doctor was able to help me find the poem and print it off to take home. That meant so much to me. I think the Book Doctor is wonderful."
Mrs Mason, Newark

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