New research on the reading habits of adults in the UK has found that key barriers to reading include competing demands on adults’ attention, busy lives and the cost of books. 35% of those surveyed said they find it hard to finish what they are reading and 55% say they read less than they intend to. With this week's launch of All Around the World: Stories by Booker Prize Writers, the new Booker Prizes Quick Read, we’ve joined up with the Big Issue to help more people in the UK discover the joy of reading for pleasure. During 8-14 June, readers of the Big Issue can get a free download of the digital and audio editions of All Around the World with their copy of the magazine, while 300 free physical copies will also be shared with Big Issue vendors, helping introduce the stories to more people in their communities. 🔗 Buy a copy of the Big Issue before 14 June to get the book, or tap the link in our bio to find out more. #BookerPrize #QuickReads #BookTok #NowReading