LoveReading
LoveReading is a UK book recommendation site and online bookshop that has been running since 2005. Its editors review new fiction, non-fiction and debuts, and readers can sample opening extracts before choosing. Buying through it also helps schools, because part of the cover price goes to a school the shopper nominates.
About LoveReading
Finding your next book
The site is free to browse. Staff publish weekly picks, Books of the Month and an indie list, along with longer reviews of new releases. Extracts let readers try the first pages before committing.
Children's titles have their own home on LoveReading4Kids, so parents can switch over when shopping for younger readers.
How the school donations work
The scheme is called the LoveReading4Schools Donation Programme. Buyers can send 25% of a physical book's cover price to a school they choose, or 15% for eBooks. Schools put the money towards library stock, and more than £50,000 has been donated so far.
It is a simple way to make an everyday book purchase count for a school.
Before you buy
Payment is by Visa, Mastercard or PayPal. LoveReading is UK-focused, doesn't offer international shipping and has no physical shops. Delivery charges and returns terms can depend on the retailer fulfilling the order, so check them at checkout. The business sits under PTC International Ltd.
Sustainability at LoveReading
LoveReading operates with a strong social purpose, donating 25% of the cover price from physical book sales (15% from eBooks) to a school of the buyer's choice. This LoveReading4Schools Donation Programme aims to get more books into schools, encourage reading for pleasure, and deliver better outcomes for children nationwide. Over £50,000 has already been donated to schools, supporting literacy and education.
LoveReading quick facts
| Delivery | Book recommendation service. Books purchased through affiliated retailers. |
|---|---|
| Returns | Check individual retailer policies for book purchases. |
| Payment methods | visa, mastercard, paypal |
| Loyalty scheme | LoveReading4Schools Donation Programme |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom |
| Parent company | PTC International Ltd |
| Stores | 0 |
LoveReading contact
- Website
- lovereading.co.uk
- Phone
- 020 3004 7204
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Where LoveReading sits on Shopperazzi, with the other shops in each.
Follow LoveReading
- New collections in your feed
- Price drops on what you watch
- Gift ideas when you need them
LoveReading offers
Still live, but they've been running a while.
LoveReading FAQs
How much of my spend goes to a school?
For physical books, 25% of the cover price can be donated to a school you choose. For eBooks the figure is 15%.
Does LoveReading have physical bookshops?
No. LoveReading operates online only, combining reviews and recommendations with an online shop, so there are no branches to visit.
Who runs LoveReading?
LoveReading is a UK company founded in 2005, and its parent company is PTC International Ltd.
Can LoveReading deliver books overseas?
International shipping isn't offered, so LoveReading is aimed at readers with a UK delivery address.
