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RSL Gift Membership

RSL Gift Membership

Give the gift of literature Thinking of what to buy friends or family for Christmas or other special occasion? RSL Membership makes the perfect gift. All Members receive: free entry to RSL events (20+ …

Literature Matters campaign

Literature Matters campaign

Today, Tuesday 26 September, the RSL launches its Literature Matters progamme which aims to highlight the power and value of great writing. And it asks writers and readers to help – with contributions …

Become a Member

Become a Member

Membership of the Royal Society of Literature is open to all. Benefits include free entry to our events and a complimentary subscription to the RSL Review. Become an RSL Member today.

Volunteer for the RSL

Volunteer for the RSL

The RSL has a small, but dedicated team of volunteers who help us organise and run our London-based events and so much more. We welcome new volunteers and are very grateful for any support that can be …

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Support

The Royal Society of Literature is a registered charity and receives no government funding. Discover how to donate and sponsor the RSL.

Fellows’ Reading Group Recommendations

Nell Leyshon

Nell Leyshon

Nell Leyshon is a novelist and playwright. Her first novel, Black Dirt, was long-listed for the Orange Prize and short-listed for the Commonwealth Prize. Her third novel, The Colour of Milk, was published by Penguin in May 2012 and has since been trans …


Nell Leyshon recommends Chernobyl Prayer, The Selected Letters of Tennessee Williams, Flights, Trumpet, Love Me Tender.

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  • RSL Giles St Aubyn Awards for Non-Fiction 2018
    RSL Giles St Aubyn Awards for Non-Fiction 2018

    November 28, 2018

    We are delighted to announced the recipients of the second RSL Giles St Aubyn Awards for first commi …

  • RSL Gift Membership
    RSL Gift Membership

    November 28, 2018

    Give the gift of literature Thinking of what to buy friends or family for Christmas or other special …

  • Poems for Peace Competition
    Poems for Peace Competition

    November 11, 2018

    Can you write a poem for the future you want to see? Our Poems for Peace competition is now open for …

  • Peace Poetry Anthology
    Peace Poetry Anthology

    November 11, 2018

    Today, on the 100th anniversary of the end of World War One we publish the full Peace Poetry antholo …

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