Big Read mania came to Newent Library on Tuesday as book lovers and local readers' groups met to make their case for the nation's best novel. Under discussion were the top 20 titles highlighted by a BBC poll, including The Lord of the Rings, The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe and Winnie the Pooh. Visitors were also encouraged to vote online for their favourite books. The BBC has still to announce the final result.
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