Wokingham

Over 50 people from local reading groups recently (September 27) attended an evening at Wokingham Library to hear a talk by author and former Wokingham resident Guy Pringle.

A self-confessed ‘bookaholic’, Guy was the founder member of the Wokingham Day Book Group, which meets in Wokingham Library once a month. Guy is a well-known figure in the world of books and publishing. He is the editor of newbooks magazine and also helps publish the children’s book magazine TFK.

Heather Dyson, Wokingham district council’s customer services manager, said: “Guy is a champion of reading groups and I am delighted that he was able to give such a thought-provoking and amusing talk to so many members of the district’s reading groups. He talked about his own favourite books and encouraged the audience to talk about theirs, which promoted lively discussions! I hope author visits will become a regular feature on the libraries’ calendar.

“Reading groups have become increasingly popular in the Wokingham district and the council is pleased to be able to offer a range of facilities to encourage groups to read and discuss books in more detail. Often members read a book they would not normally have chosen for themselves, but actually end up really enjoying it. That’s what is great about the groups! They are also an excellent way to meet new people and learn more about what the library has to offer.”

The Wokingham district’s libraries currently have some 32 book groups affiliated to them, including one group for the visually impaired. Customers are able to borrow a set of books, both fiction and non-fiction, modern and classic, to stimulate discussions in their book club.

Anyone interested in joining a reading group, setting up their own group locally or borrowing multiple sets of books from the library can contact Angela Borland at Wokingham Library on (0118) 978 1368.

Wokingham District Council