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Men readingReading has been called the ‘lone voyage’, solitary and private, but for many of us the impulse to share is powerful. We meet every 4 weeks to discuss a shared reading experience, to widen our reading choices and enjoy books together.

There are 8 library based adult reading groups in Portsmouth and the books are supplied by the Library Service.Suggestions of in-print, paperback books are always welcomed.

All members of each group are encouraged, without pressure, to contribute ideas, reactions, to pose questions and give opinions. Anyone is welcome to comment on the books we are currently reading in Portsmouth.

Our Book List

Each reading group member is invited to review the book they are reading for the benefit of other readers around the world. To see a full list of the books we will be enjoying and reviewing, please take a look at our Reading Group book list.

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If you would like to join one of our reading groups, or would like further information please email libraries@portsmouthcc.gov.uk or call us on023 9268 8057.

Independent Reading Groups


If you don't want to join a library based group, you are more than welcome to start your own. For help and advice with this, please contact Jenny Bond on 023 9268 8044 or email libraries@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

What are we currently reading?


Group Contact Details
Author and Title
Cover Art
Central Library Daytime Group

Wednesdays 10 - 11.30am

Contact: Clare Forsyth
023 9268 8044
Super Cannes by J.G Ballard
Super-Cannes by J G Ballard
Central Library Evening Group

Tuesdays 6.30 - 8pm

Contact: Gail Brown
023 9268 8044
A short history of tractors in Ukranian by Marina Lewycka and
Short history of tractors in Ukrainian
Beddow Library Daytime Group

Thursdays 10 - 11.30am

Contact: Lindy Elliott
023 9268 8058
And when was the last time you saw your father by Blake Morrison
And when did you last see your father by Blake Morrison
Beddow Library Evening Group

Mondays 6.30 - 8pm

Contact: Jackie Painting
023 9268 8041
My sister's keeper by Jodi Picoult
My Sister's Keeper 2
Cosham Library Evening Group

Thursdays 6.30 - 8pm

Contact: Pat Garrett
023 9268 8054
The view from Castle Rock by Alice Munro
The view from Castle Rock
John Pounds Library Daytime Group

Thursdays 9.45 am -11.15 am

Contact: Cheryl Missing
023 9229 7072
Shadow of the wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon
Shadow of the wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon
Elm Grove Library
Teenreaders Group

Wednesdays 5 - 6pm

Contact: Dave Percival
07951 341092
Novels by Kate Cann
kate cann
Wetherspoon's Reading Group

Wednesdays 6.30 - 7.30pm

Contact: Dave Percival
07951 341092
The Traitor Game by B R Collins
The Traitor Game by B R Collins
Kingston Prison Book Group

Third Thursday of every month

Contact: Wendy-May Jacobs, Prison Librarian, Tel: 023 92688258

This is of necessity a closed group!
The Secret River by Kate Grenville
The secret river by Kate Grenville



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Fluxions The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Nightime 5 Oct 21 2007, 7:31 AM EDT by thechildrenoftherevo
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Mark Haddon! WOW! Not only is this book for teens and adults, but it is both a mixture of humour and sadness. it includes 100 genres all in one. there's the life thorugh an autistic boy, and it is brilliantly set out. 10/10.
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i like the picture at the top of this page, but was it really taken in portsmouth? or has it been lifted from the internet? if it has been lifted, then does it not need to be refrenced? i could never see anyone being able to read like that in portsmouth without being knifed.
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