We are a friendly group of people who love reading. We aim to encourage an appreciation of Literature but you don’t need any experience of Literature, just curiosity and an enjoyment of reading.

We have monthly meetings from September to May where different topics are discussed each month, as well as a monthly ‘I Have Been Reading’ online group meeting and also a programme of poetry reading.

Our next meeting:
19th February 2026

Compare & Contrast – The Go-Between & A Room with a View.

Presented by John Andrew

These two well-known coming-of-age stories contain many similarities, not least their settings at the start of the twentieth century.  Their central characters both undergo significant transformations in their understanding of themselves and the world around them.  Yet their authors use very different lenses to throw light on these changes.  This talk will tease out the similarities and differences between these two compelling novels.

Click here for more details of our programme for 2025-2026.

We hold talks in the Lecture Room, Baptist Church, Milton Road, Wokingham RG40 1DE from 7.30pm to 9.30pm on the third Thursday of some months.

For details of how to find us click here.

New members and visitors are always welcome.

Membership begins in September and the annual subscription is £20.

If you have any queries please email us: wokinghamliterarysociety@gmail.com