Music and reading

Enjoy reading together with one of our shared reading books aimed at children from pre-school age to 12 years old. View our full range of DAISY talking book players and our collection of audio books. Find out more about our free Library Services by visiting Reading Choices.

Upbeat is our monthly music magazine packed full of rock, pop, jazz and folk, plus an upcoming concert diary, in-depth reviews and interviews. Subscribe to Gramophone for classical music and Good Vibrations for all your hi-fi equipment needs. These magazines cannot be ordered online, find out more about our Newsagent Service and request your free trial.

If you play an instrument or would like to start our Music Advice Service are here to help you access all aspects of making music.