Reading Groups

Library Reading Groups

Reading Groups have many positive benefits, from expanding ‘reading horizons’ to doing wonders for your communication skills, & feeling connected through shared-reading. There are many more benefits, including:

• Joining a reading group can help to extend your reading, as you’ll be tempted to try different types of books that you might not otherwise have chosen by yourself.
• Book clubs can be great ways to ‘travel’ and appreciate other cultures – not only through the books themselves but also through any members with different backgrounds.
• Participating in reading group discussions improves communication skills, listening techniques and appreciating different points of view and different ways of expression.
• Book clubs are great social forums and provide many opportunities to meet and befriend new people from all walks of life.

Online Book Group Wales

Online Book Group Wales was formed in April 2020 as a way of encouraging shared reading during the period of self-isolation as a result of the pandemic. The group operates from the @LibrariesWales Facebook site, where you can join and take part in discussions.

Each month, titles will be chosen by popular vote. Titles will become available as eBook and eAudiobook through the Borrowbox service, or you can join in with your own print copy.  Discussion is prompted by a few questions at the end of every month.

• Access the group on @LibrariesWales Facebook under ‘Groups’.
• Book Group members take part in a Poll on Facebook every month to choose a title.
• Books can be downloaded from the Borrowbox App for free as eBook or eAudiobook.
• You will need a PIN from your library to access Borrowbox. You can visit, phone or e-mail to obtain the PIN.
• The books are available on a ‘Shared reading campaign’ format which enables multiple users at any one time.