Passersby may hardly notice them, but to those who stop to wonder what goes on inside, their purpose may seem inscrutable: a few shelves of books and some chairs and tables with pamphlets and other ...

Camilla spoke during a reception at Clarence House for authors, members of the literary community and representatives from the Queen’s Reading Room (Aaron Chown/PA) The Queen has launched a new ...

In nearly every major American city and in many small towns, Christian Science reading rooms are found mixed in with storefronts. Passersby may hardly notice them, but to those who stop to wonder ...

The Queen has launched a new national honour to recognise the UK’s “reading heroes”, celebrating individuals who champion books. At a star-studded reception hosted at Clarence House on Tuesday, ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

When King Charles stepped out alongside his wife for a literary reception on 25 March, he was there to support Queen Camilla and celebrate the continued efforts of her charity – but it seems he could ...

Operating a reading room, which also offers Christian Science literature for sale, is not an optional ministry for a Christian Science church.

Mike Van Vleck, left, and Gail Dowdle talk while volunteering at the Christian Science Reading Room in downtown Overland Park, Kans., Friday, March 14, 2025. (Kit Doyle/Religion News Service via AP) ...

Queen Camilla has announced the launch of The Queen’s Reading Room Medal. Her Majesty hosted a reception at Clarence House this week to celebrate the fourth anniversary of The Queen’s ...

The Reading Room at our London office at 113 Chancery Lane provides a lovely setting for Law Society members to meet colleagues or clients. You’ll find the Reading Room on the ground floor of 113 ...

Today I’m focusing on a powerful book whose ending I already know – but that doesn’t matter. The writing is both light hearted and ultimately tragic. The message is clear and one we all might ponder ...