The Independent
·27 Aug 2026
Reading retreats: Could a book-focused retreat make me fall in love with novels again?
A personal review of a Boutique Book Breaks weekend at Burley Manor in the New Forest, where quiet reading time was combined with author talks, advance books, wellness activities, walks and a bibliotherapy session. The retreat helped the writer overcome digital distractions, rediscover the pleasure of reading and develop more lasting reading habits. The next retreat is scheduled for 6–8 November 2026 at The Talbot Malton in North Yorkshire.