Travellers passing through Guernsey Airport will now be able to pick up a book before they board.
A new ‘Community Book Nook’ has been installed by the Guernsey Literary Festival to mark the National Year of Reading.
The Book Nook, located in the airport departure area, invites passengers of all ages to browse a selection of books and share in the simple pleasure of reading while they wait. The initiative is part of the wider National Year of Reading campaign, which encourages islanders to ‘Go All In’ and rediscover reading for pleasure.
With the Festival’s 2026 programme celebrating great writing and big ideas for another year, the Community Book Nook brings that spirit into an everyday space, with the aim of making reading more visible and accessible in day to day life.
Claire Allen, Festival Director, said: “Reading shouldn’t just be confined to classrooms or quiet corners at home. It is something we can do, wherever we are. Whether you have ten minutes before a flight or half an hour to spare waiting to collect your children from school, picking up a book is a valuable way to use those small pockets of time, particularly when it’s so easy to default to scrolling on our phones.
“We are so grateful to Rathbones for sponsoring this project, as well as to the team at Guernsey Ports for their support in making this happen. Partnerships like this allow us to extend the reach of the Festival beyond our traditional venues and into the community.”
Passengers are invited to browse and enjoy a book during their time in the departure lounge, helping create a calm and welcoming reading space within the terminal.
David Buddery, Commercial Development Manager at Guernsey Ports said: “The airport is often the beginning or end of someone’s journey, so it matters that the experience feels welcoming and reflective of the island. The Guernsey Literary Festival plays an important role in celebrating reading and creativity locally, and the Community Book Nook is a simple but thoughtful addition to departures.
“We enjoy finding ways to share Guernsey’s creativity with the people who pass through our terminals. From displaying the winning Poems on the Move entries each year, to our murals, and hosting live performances during busy travel periods, these touches help create a more interesting and welcoming environment for people travelling through our Ports. We are very pleased to support the National Year of Reading by helping make books more visible and accessible within the terminal.”
