ÄûÃʵ¼°¹ Libraries supports over 600 reading groups across the county. We provide multiple copies of books, including brand new titles, to private and library-hosted groups.
Groups can choose any title in ÄûÃʵ¼°¹ stock as long as there are least 15 copies in circulation for fiction titles, or 10 for non-fiction. To help you choose, please find at the foot of this page a regularly updated list of fiction and biography titles. This list is not exhaustive and staff at your local library will gladly make recommendations.
eBooks and eAudiobooks for reading groups
ÄûÃʵ¼°¹ Library members have access to a wide range of eLibrary services. Find out more about how you can take your reading group online with our new range of eBook and eAudiobook titles for reading groups, and details of how meetings can be held virtually.
Joining or starting a reading group
Do you enjoy a good read? Relish a lively conversation? Like meeting people in a friendly environment? Why not ?
Find out more about starting a reading group including borrowing guidelines for book loans to reading groups.
Have a look at these resources for reading groups which include lists of available and most popular titles, reading lists and links to reading and discussion websites.
Reading Friends groups
If you love reading and like to meet other people, but want something less formal, joining a Reading Friends group in one of our libraries might be for you.
is a national, evidence-based programme, adapted to local needs and communities. It is a reading befriending programme developed by , delivered in partnership with community organisations, including libraries. It creates social connections and takes a person-centred approach, building on interests and hobbies to get people talking.
To find out more, visit our Reading Friends webpage.
Find out about new books and library events
Follow your library on social media, look out for displays in your local library and browse some new titles on our . Enjoy your reading!
Files available to download
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Reading groups fiction recommendations, author surnames A to J, April 2025 (PDF)
A list of titles suitable for reading groups or book clubs as we have enough copies in stock to facilitate them. Author surnames A to J. -
Reading groups fiction recommendations, author surnames K to Z, April 2025 (PDF)
A list of titles suitable for reading groups or book clubs as we have enough copies in stock to facilitate them. Author surnames K to Z. -
Reading groups non-fiction recommendations, April 2025 (PDF)
A list of non-fiction titles suitable for reading groups or book clubs as we have enough copies in stock to facilitate them.