Once we have selected the titles to be read in the next six months, I draw up a programme of dates and titles and order about 6 of each title.  As we usually have 4 weeks between meetings, this means that a few people can read one copy of a title between meetings.  Grangemouth Library in Falkirk Council also has a reading group and I intend to pass on our book group titles to them to see if they would like to give them a go. 

As well as working for Falkirk Council, I also work for Stirling Coucil where the adult services librarian runs a number of reading groups - including one in my library at Bannockburn, where I sometimes host the group.  On an informal basis only,  I have been known to 'borrow' Stirling's stock for my group in Larbert.  Now that the group in Larbert is up and running well, I will pass on my titles to the adult services librarian in Stirling to see if she would be interested in borrowing any for the groups in Stirling.

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We have a membership of 18 although not everyone attends every meeting.
At the last meeting of the year we have a discussion about new titles and everyone comes with their own ideas. Suggestions come from books that individuals want to share with the rest of the group; sometimes from programmes such as Richard and Judy; prize-winners such as the Man Booker and Orange as well as through reading reviews. 

Although our list is mainly fiction we try to include at least 2 non-fiction titles per year. Most of what we read is modern and usually in print and several of our members like to buy their own copy. Usually we’ll have enough copies to go around and the group are happy to read a copy whether in hardback, paperback or large print as well in talking book form especially on CD. We occasionally have to buy a few extra copies and normally ask other libraries in our authority if they would be prepared to order another copy for their stock. This helps spread the cost and is better usage of the stock.