This group has been running for nearly fifteen years, recently with a new leader. Our discussions are wide-ranging and our choice of books is diverse - from classics to modern - see the list below. Discussion is lively and it is surprising how opinions vary.

The books are chosen toward the end of each year and everyone is given the chance to suggest a book that they think the group would enjoy the following year. We each provide our own copy of the book - and read one book each month. Many buy books off the internet, either new or second hand or buy cheaply from charity shops. Of course the local library might also have a copy.

Our choice of books is varied and we do try to choose a few classics and older books – those by Jane Austen, Daphne du Maurier and John Steinbeck are some of our chosen authors. Modern novels, sometimes from the best seller lists also feature. We have also found it interesting to reread books that we read when we were young.

Our December meeting is usually a group social, sometimes at a restaurant.

Our 2026 booklist is available below: