Our mission at Shared Story is to make reading and sharing stories an accessible and inclusive experience. Humans have gathered to tell stories around the fire since time began. It is one of humanity’s oldest traditions and how we have understood who we are. ‘Not a Book Club’, our shared reading group brings people together to share in the joy of reading. It reduces social isolation and improves mental wellbeing. 75% of people who have been part of ‘Not a Book Club’ have a long term condition.