
The book shop contains a unique collection of over 9000 titles, all with a global focus.
... From politics around the world, to human rights, sustainability, and development issues; books about a wide range of issues from many countries across the world.
Contemporary and classic fiction from the Majority World’s best authors, from Chimamanda Ngozie Adichie to Hari Kunzru; from Xin Ran to Gabriel Garcia Marquez.
A great range of children’s books, all about countries around the world, written by authors from Africa, Asia, South and Central America and the Caribbean, and teaching resources.
Come and browse the collection, or email liz@risc.org.uk for more information about what is in stock.
Booktime, the Independent Booksellers magazine, from Bertrams Books, recently wrote an article about the bookshop and the RISC Bookclub.
Booktime Article (356.95kb)
The RISC Bookclub
The bookclub meets once a month to discuss new and classic international fiction. We aim to support the work of authors from the Majority World, that is, Africa, Asia, South and Central America and the Caribbean, by reading their novels and poetry.
Monday to Friday: 9:30 - 17:30
Saturdays: 10:00 - 18:00
Sundays: Closed

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What's Global Citizenship Got to do with The Olympics? 16:00 until 18:00 on Thursday 23rd February 2012 Move beyond the flags and anthems! Sign up for this participatory workshop for primary and s... |
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Global Citizenship from the Margins to the Mainstream 10:00 until 16:00 on Thursday 8th March 2012 at RISC, 35-39 London Street, Reading, RG1 4PS Cost: £60 inc VAT Hear Lucy Siegle, k... |
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