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University of Sunderland Library

Reading for Wellbeing

Learn about our wellbeing space and collection of fiction and non-fiction books at St Peter's Library

Reading for Wellbeing

photo of reading for wellbeing area in st peters library showing bookshelves and two chairs

We know that student life can be hard, juggling the demands of your course with the pressures of life. Reading is one of the best ways to calm a busy mind, help you relax, and contribute to better sleep. Our collection of books is available to you, completely free, to help you find something good to read and enjoy some time out from your busy life. You can find our Reading for Wellbeing area in St Peter's Library, on the lower floor beside the lift.

Reading is free, you can take a book with you anywhere, and you don't need to use any screens or technology. This is a great way to give your eyes and brain a rest.

Public library services in the North East

Wherever you live in the North-East, you can join the public library for free. This will give you access to print books, but your membership will also include access to ebooks and audiobooks - all for free as part of your membership! Please see the links below for local library information for your area. 

eBooks and audiobooks

You can read ebooks on a specialised ebook reader (such as a Kindle) or using an app on your phone, tablet or laptop. You have to pay for the individual ebooks or pay a monthly or yearly subscription fee for the platform. Audiobooks can be a great way to enjoy a story while you are doing something else - for example, you can listen to an audiobook while driving, walking, cooking, or cleaning. When you're enjoying the story, you will always find an opportunity to listen!

Many platforms offer both ebooks and audiobooks as part of a monthly or annual subscription - you pay the fee and access the books using an app or a web player.

Some popular providers are 

If you have a public library membership, you can sometimes access ebooks and audiobooks for free on their platforms.

Comments, questions, or suggestions?

We would love to hear from you! Please use our online form to leave comments about our Reading for Wellbeing space.

If you have any questions around reading for your wellbeing, please use the form, and someone will get back to you.