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The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry

Welcome to the Big Read 2019!

This year, we’re following The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry. Recently retired, Harold embarks on a 627-mile journey on foot to visit a sick former colleague. Full of reflections on life and friendship, the book is a heart-warming story of love, loss and hope.

The Big Read is a UK-wide university shared reading scheme that aims to create common ground and start conversations between students. Have you talked to anyone about the book yet?

In conversation with Rachel Joyce

In conversation with Rachel Joyce

Rachel Joyce, author of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry joins us for a live discussion and Q&A about the book on Friday, 8th November, 2:30pm

The book was shortlisted for the Commonwealth Book prize and long-listed for the Man Booker Prize. Rachel has also written plays for BBC Radio Four.

Get your tickets early – they won’t last long!

Reading for pleasure






Reading for pleasure

Reading for pleasure brings you a whole range of benefits, from making reading academic texts easier to transporting you to new worlds, real and imagined.

Stuck for what to read next? Look out for our book recommendations on twitter or pick up a book from one of our Book Swap shelves upstairs in the Hub and in the Student Administration Building reception – make sure you leave a book for someone else to enjoy too.

Get involved!
Get involved!

This term is full of Harold-theme events and activities to choose from, including:

Big Read Volunteering Roadshow – 29th November, 12-2pm, Catalyst

Student Book Club – 4th November, 12-1pm, Willow room, Catalyst


Find more information about other upcoming events on our dedicated Big Read webpages.

About The Big Read

About the scheme

The Big Read is a pre-arrival shared reading scheme aimed at new students, giving you something in common with other Edge Hill students and creating links between you and the wider university community, all before you arrive on campus.


Tell us what you think!


We’d love to hear your thoughts on this year’s Big Read. Did you fall in love with Harold’s story? Or perhaps you’ve got a suggestion for next year’s book?

Let us know by completing our survey.

How can I access the book?

All new students receive The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry before you begin your course.

If you are an existing student, there are copies of the book available on the second floor of Catalyst, shelf reference 823.9/JOY.

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