Girls Who Read

Mark Grist | Ex-Animo Foundation | Roundhouse London | Or Something Similar

Pestered by narrow-minded lads in the pub, Mark Grist is asked what he prefers in the opposite sex. His answer? He likes a girl who reads. Viral spoken word short film. Part of Roundhouse London's 2013 Online Film Fund.

3.5 million+ views

Featured in the BBC documentary 'The Roundhouse - The People's Palace'

Awards

2014 Webby Award Honoree - Best Viral Video
2014 Webby Award Honoree - Best Individual Performance
2014 Lovie Award Winner - Best Viral Video
2014 Lovie Award Winner - Best Individual Performance

Press

The Webby Awards | Girls Who Read

Buzzfeed | A guy was asked his "type" of woman and his answer will shock you in the best way possible

UpWorthy | A poem for all the 'boobs guys' and 'butt guys' out there

The Huffington Post | 'Girls Who Read' is the anthem every bookworm needs to hear

Roundhouse | Girls Who Read honoured by the Webby Awards

Roundhouse | Girls Who Read wins two Lovie Awards

Reddit | Top spot on Front Page

The Lovie Letters | Girls Who Read

Financial Times | Roundhouse - The People's Palace

Bustle | Mark Grist gives it up for lit-loving ladies