As well as our monthly talks and presentations, Wokingham Literary Society offers informal groups, either in person or online to discuss literature.
I HAVE BEEN READING
This group is held online via Zoom at 7.30pm on the first Thursday of the month from September to June unless otherwise indicated.
Usually a member will talk about one book, often to recommend it. More generally, the member can describe some aspect of their reading which will interest other members and may lead to comments or discussion. Each initial contribution is usually limited to four or five minutes to enable everyone to contribute. Members are welcome to attend and listen, there is no requirement to discuss a book yourself.
The future dates for this season currently are:
17th July 2025 – 2.30pm at Barbara’s home.
Any alterations to these dates will be noted on this page which is regularly updated.
Face to face ‘I Have Been Reading’ groups may be arranged during the summer break and details will be provided here nearer the time.
POETRY: Two sub-groups of the Literary Society meet from time to time to read poetry.
The Poetry Group is an informal gathering to which participants bring a short poem of their choice to read to the group. A brief discussion sometimes follows this. Occasionally we do an evening session of this group on Zoom.
19th June 2025 at 2.30pm at Barbara’s home.
The Poetry Plus group meets less frequently usually to discuss a more difficult poem.
24th July 2025 at Rosemary’s home. The group will be looking at a selection of poems by the American Nobel Laureate Louise Glück.
If you are interested in joining a session of either group either as a visitor or a participant, please contact Rosemary Hughes on the details supplied on the members list or email the society on wokinghamliterarysociety@gmail.com and your message will be passed onto Rosemary.
SOCIAL EVENTS
Summer coffee morning: 2nd August 2025 – 11am at Rosemary & Martin’s home. More details to come and volunteers required to help with the practical side of things!
The addresses of the member’s holding these events are sent to members by email along with the details. If you need any further information, please email us at wokinghamliterarysociety@gmail.com. Please let the host know a couple of days beforehand if you will be attending. Thank you.