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Book Reviews for this months Doncaster Read will appear here. Want to add your own review? You can also download and complete the review template at the bottom of this page, and email it to the Literacy Team.

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Every two months Doncaster Libraries and Waterstones invite you to read and review the same book as many others across Doncaster. Start talking about books through the ‘Doncaster Read', you could meet friends and strangers alike, who have read the Doncaster Read and can share in your experience of reading for pleasure.

To get involved you can loan or reserve the chosen ‘Doncaster Read' from your library, there may also be e-books available online. Or you can purchase a copy from Waterstones, at their Frenchgate branch. There is a Doncaster Read display in Doncaster's Central Library showcasing other peoples reviews, letting you know what previous readers think about the book.

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You can also download and complete the review template below, and email it to the Literacy Team.

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Digital Detox & Mindfulness

In a fast paced world, where increasing pressures can lead to stress and anxiety, we need to find ways to relax to maintain our mental health and well-being. Current thinking promotes digital detox and mindfulness as ways of doing this.

But what are they and how do they work?

Here’s a selection of books to help you find out and decide whether any of the methods described are for you. In fact, research shows that just reading any book slows the heart rate and reduces muscle tension and stress.