Welcome to 2026 and the National Year of Reading in the UK. Krish kicks off the year with a brilliant spotlight on Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer, the story of a 12-year-old criminal mastermind who discovers that fairies are real and they are armed with high tech weaponry. With underground police forces, fairy gold and unforgettable characters, this book is perfect for anyone who thinks books aren't for them, as this action-packed adventure proves that reading can be as exciting as any video game or movie.

Then things go global, as Krish is joined by four book-loving friends from around the world: Julian from Australia, Vivvaan from India, Joep from the Netherlands and Harry from the UK, for an honest, fun conversation about:

• What they like to do in their free time besides reading
• Why reading matters (even if you would rather be gaming or playing sports)
• The books that got them hooked on reading
• Where they get their book recommendations from
• What they would say to fellow children who think reading isn't for them
• And their ultimate book recommendations.

If you love books, or trying to get back into reading or think you might not be “a reader” at all, this episode is here to prove that there is a book out there waiting to blow your mind. Enjoy the episode!

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