Reading Groups
A reading group is a great way to meet new people and discover new books to read. There is also a chance to meet local and bestselling authors at many of the author events we organise during the year.
The group in the photograph recently met R.J. Ellory the bestselling author of
A Quiet belief in Angels, Candlemoth and City of lies.
Join a reading group
Enjoy reading? Want to talk about it? A Reading Group is just what you need! If you relish a good read and lively chat, why don’t you come along and share your reading experience with like-minded people in an informal and friendly atmosphere. There are a number of groups to choose from, just follow the links below. If you are interested in joining a particular group, please contact the group organiser.
| • Be Inspired | • Pub groups |
| • Central library | • Poetry |
| • Young People | • Shakespeare |
| • Cobbett Road library | • Tolkien |
| • Crime | • Visually impaired |
Contact details
Allison Kirby
Tel: 023 8083 3304
Email: allison.kirby@southampton.gov.uk
Borrow sets of books for free
Join your reading group to any library and borrow sets of reading group books for free. Each set is made up of between 6-10 titles and there are over 150 to choose from. Click on the link in the right hand column to download the full list.
Staff will be happy to sort out reading group membership, arrange to have books ready for collection when you need them and answer any queries. They will need to know the title of the book, No of copies required, a date for collection and which library you want to collect the books from.
Books can be borrowed for six weeks and reserved free of charge. The group contact will be responsible for requesting books and making sure books are returned.
Click on the links in the right hand column to download information about setting up your own reading group and suggested books for discussion.
Last updated: 3 December 2008
