As the Office of Fair Trading decides on a full inquiry into Waterstone's bid to acquire Ottakar's, at Booktrust we're going to be doing some inquiring of our own. The Reader is at the heart of everything we do at Booktrust. So what are readers entitled to?
What is the role of independent presses and bookshops in ensuring readers themselves remain independent?
What are the forces today which influence our choices and access to literature?
And how can Booktrust best serve readers of the 21st Century?
Your thoughts on any of the above are welcome.