Northern Lights will be among one million books given away across the United Kingdom and Ireland as part of an initiative to encourage people to read books. World Book Night, which will take place on Saturday 11 March, 2011, will involve a give-away of about 40,000 copies of 25 books selected. 20,000 ‘givers’ will pass on 48 copies of one of these books to whomever they choose, while remaining copies will be distributed to places such as prisons and hospitals. For more information, visit the World Book Night website. You can also apply to become a giver if you live in the UK or Ireland.