Maidenhead & Windsor

Get reading – and take part in an innovative scheme to find the nation's favourite lesbian or gay novel.

That's the challenge to readers in the Maidenhead Royal Borough as the library service supports the nationwide ‘Big Gay Read' campaign to pick a winner from a 21-strong field.

All 21 titles are available at Maidenhead and Windsor libraries – including the popular Brokeback Mountain, Oranges Are Not The Only Fruit and Tales of the City.

Maidenhead Readers have until February 28 to try some of the novels and make their choice before they vote for their favourite. Leaflets are available on the special book displays at both libraries to explain the scheme and make it easy for people to vote.

The winning title will be announced at a special ceremony during the queerupnorth international festival in Manchester on May 18.

For more information contact Richard Palfery at Maidenhead library on 01628 796969 (email maidenhead.library@rbwm.gov.uk) or visit www.biggayread.com.

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead