Gaming

Unlock levels you didn’t know existed

From epic quests to hidden lore, the best games are built on great stories. Reading lets you explore the worlds behind the gameplay and discover characters, histories and adventures that go even deeper.

Here you’ll find a selection of gaming reads to dive right into. From books, to magazines and podcasts, explore your love of gaming and see where it takes you.

But this is just the beginning – there's a world of stories out there to help you Go All In on gaming, or whatever you’re into.

Reads for 5–11 year olds

Reads for younger gamers

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    Dungeons and Dragons: Dungeon Academy

    Ages 5-11

    Zelli, a human disguised as a minotaur, learns of famed adventurer Allidora Steelstrike – who looks just like her. Could Zelli be a Steelstrike too?

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    Dungeon Runners

    Ages 5-11

    Small but determined Kit the Gnorf joins friends Sandy and Thorn to tackle mazes, monsters and adventure in the Dungeon Running League.

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    Escape Room

    Ages 5-11

    When 12-year-old Ami wins a place in an escape room challenge, she and four other players are plunged into increasingly dangerous, reality-bending puzzles.

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    Minecraft Joke Book

    Ages 5-11

    If you enjoyed A Minecraft Movie, you’ll love this book! Packed full of hilarious jokes that will have you laughing your blocks off!

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    Knights and Bike

    Ages 5-11

    A fast-paced, action-packed adventure mixing together myth and magic, ghosts and curses, and starring two brilliant main characters.

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    Solve Your Own Mystery: The Monster Maker

    Ages 5-11

    A 'solve your own mystery' puzzle book: with hundreds of paths to choose from and no dead ends, you’ll solve the mystery every time.

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    Emmy Levels Up

    Ages 5-11

    Emmy lives some of the best bits of her life online. Emmentine, her fiery avatar, is fearless, feisty and fast, and the gamers on Islandr are in awe of her.

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    Press Start to Play

    Ages 5-11

    The ultimate book of poetry for gamers and word nerds alike! It’ll make you laugh out loud, be inspired, and mostly want to play!

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    Graphic Novel

    Press Start! Game On, Super Rabbit Boy!

    Ages 5-11

    Bold, colourful graphic novel celebrating gaming. Sunny and hero Super Rabbit Boy race to stop King Viking’s super robot and save everything in Boom Mountain.

Book

Discover the top 100 greatest gaming characters

From the crew of Mass Effect to the Creepers of Minecraft, see how all your favourite characters have ranked. Explore their stories, achievements and fan-favourite moments.

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Reads for 11–16 Year olds

Gaming reads for teens

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    Ready Player One

    Ages 11-16

    Wade Watts enters a virtual reality contest filled with puzzles, danger, and pop‑culture clues, racing rivals to control the OASIS.

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    Spin to Survive: Frozen Mountain: Decide Your Destiny with a Pop-Out Fortune Spinner!

    Ages 11-16

    Interactive game-in-a-book adventures that use a pop-out Survival Spinner to determine outcomes as you read.

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    Level Up! The Guide to Great Video Game Design

    Ages 11-16

    If you want to design and build cutting-edge video games but aren't sure where to start, then the Third Edition of the acclaimed Level Up! is for you!

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    Slay

    Ages 11-16

    Kiera secretly develops SLAY, a VR game celebrating Black culture. When a player’s real-world death sparks controversy, she must defend her community.

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    Guinness World Records Gamer’s Edition 2026

    Ages 11-16

    From the crew of Mass Effect to the Creepers of Minecraft, see all your favourite characters, explore their stories, achievements and fan-favourite moments.

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    SkyWake

    Ages 11-16

    The first in a fast-paced science-fiction action-adventure trilogy with heart, the ideal book for children who love gaming.

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    Gamish: A Graphic History of Gaming

    Ages 11-16

    The history of video games, from the pioneering prototypes of the 1950s to the modern era of blockbuster hits and ingenious indie gems.

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    Dungeon Crawler Carl (Series)

    Ages 13-16

    Coast Guard veteran Carl and his ex-girlfriend's cat, Princess Donut, must try to survive the end of the world in a video game-like, trap-filled, fantasy dungeon.

Blog

Build your XP with the latest gaming news

Browse casual games guides, or get the scoop on the latest releases! With game reviews and character explainers, you'll be up to speed on everything in the virtual world.

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Reads for Adults

Grown up level-uppers

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    Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow

    Adults

    This novel follows the relationship between two friends who begin a successful video game company together. Delve into their gaming worlds and lives.

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    Super Nintendo

    Adults

    A nostalgic narrative exploring classic Nintendo games.

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    Reality is Broken: Why Games Make Us Better and How They Can Change the World

    All Ages

    Visionary game designer Jane McGonigal shows that games aren’t just escapist – they can improve our lives and even help transform the world for the better.

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    Ready Player One

    Ages 11-16

    Wade Watts enters a virtual reality contest filled with puzzles, danger, and pop‑culture clues, racing rivals to control the OASIS.

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    Lore Bound – Elden Ring Explained

    Adults

    A book that delves into the lore of the hugely popular Elden Ring game.

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    Metro 2033

    Adults

    Post-apocalyptic fiction, set within the Moscow Metro. The novel inspired the popular game Metro 2033, and is perfect for adult gamers.

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    The Witcher

    Adults

    Following Geralt of Rivia, a mutated monster hunter for hire, navigating a morally gray world filled with treacherous humans and dangerous creatures.

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    Monkey King: Journey to the West

    Adults

    Many games, themes and characters have been inspired by this book, one of the first Chinese novels ever written, about a Tang Dynasty priest Sanzang and his disciples.

Magazine

Give your
game 110%

Rediscover the world of Minecraft, Pokemon and more through walkthroughs, funny stories and YouTube features on some of the best players out there!

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Gaming reads

Books that feel like a game

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    Solve Your Own Mystery: The Monster Maker

    Ages 5-11

    A 'solve your own mystery' puzzle book: with hundreds of paths to choose from and no dead ends, you’ll solve the mystery every time.

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    Book

    Spin to Survive: Frozen Mountain: Decide Your Destiny with a Pop-Out Fortune Spinner!

    Ages 11-16

    Interactive game-in-a-book adventures that use a pop-out Survival Spinner to determine outcomes as you read.

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    Book Audiobook

    Escape Room

    Ages 5-11

    When 12-year-old Ami wins a place in an escape room challenge, she and four other players are plunged into increasingly dangerous, reality-bending puzzles.

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    Graphic Novel

    Press Start! Game On, Super Rabbit Boy!

    Ages 5-11

    Bold, colourful graphic novel celebrating gaming. Sunny and hero Super Rabbit Boy race to stop King Viking’s super robot and save everything in Boom Mountain.

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    Book

    Press Start to Play

    Ages 5-11

    The ultimate book of poetry for gamers and word nerds alike! It’ll make you laugh out loud, be inspired, and mostly want to play!

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    Audiobook

    Dungeons and Dragons: Dungeon Academy

    Ages 5-11

    Zelli, a human disguised as a minotaur, learns of famed adventurer Allidora Steelstrike – who looks just like her. Could Zelli be a Steelstrike too?

Podcast

Games banter, news and debate to get you hooked

With new episodes released throughout the week, this show brings a friendly analysis of the latest announcements, controversies and gaming trends, plus player experiences from the Kinda Funny team.

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Library finder

You don’t have to
buy it to read it

Libraries make it easy to dive into books around your interests, without needing to buy them. Borrow titles, discover new authors and Go All In on your passions.

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Keep exploring

Whatever you’re
into, Go All In

Explore more passions, discover new ones, or take a chance on something completely different. From music to gaming, comedy to horror, and plenty beyond, there’s a whole world of stories waiting to be found.