Oh dear, where to start? It’s always good to read an unfamiliar author but Belinda Bauer hasn’t inspired me to seek out more of her work. I didn’t ...
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See 11 CommentsSo few people are contributing these days I’m wondering whether this group needs closing, revamping, or anything else that would put some sparkle i...
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Reminder! (Edited)See 2 CommentsI will kick off discussion of The Exit next Saturday 22nd - hope some of you have read it and if not there’s still time!
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See 3 CommentsWishing you all a Happy Christmas and may 2022 bring lots of great reads.
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See 1 CommentWe will discuss this from 22nd January 2022. Happy reading over the holiday folks.
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See 4 CommentsIn case anyone is interested, the Mermaid of Black Conch is the subject of this month's World Book Club on the BBC World Service (https://www.bbc.c... -
See 24 CommentsA day later than promised, sorry! I didn’t think I was going to like this book but I loved it. I found the characters were well drawn, though the...
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See 15 CommentsWe are due to discuss the ‘Gentleman in Moscow’ from next Saturday 27th. I’ve nearly finished it and will be ready but how are others doing? Would ...
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elmore_Leonard In case you've not come across Elmore Leonard, look out for this great writer. Re-reading "Comfort to ... -
New Members - hello! (Edited)See 2 CommentsWe have a few new members who have joined us recently. Welcome all. I hope you will be able to join us in reading ‘A gentleman in Moscow’ which we ...
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See 3 CommentsI love horror/psycho books and am currently obsessing over The Folly by David Anne. I was totally engrossed from page one but if you're squeamish, ... -
The Next book is : A Gentleman in Moscow Edit: And after that it’s ‘Exit’ by Belinda Bauer. (Edited)See 13 CommentsBy Amor Towles - recommended by Joss - it gets good reviews. Discussion will start on Saturday 27 November. After that I am hoping that Viv’s sug...
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See 13 CommentsA memorable book. I usually hate magical realism but I think Monique Roffey pulls it off. I set my scepticism to one side and just enjoyed the stor...
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See 2 CommentsSorry forgot to give you a bit of a reminder but I’ll be kicking off discussion of The Mermaid of Black Conch tomorrow. Hopefully we can have a liv...
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See 2 CommentsREVIEW: "A Gentleman in Moscow immerses us in another elegantly drawn era with the story of Count Alexander Rostov. When, in 1922, he is deemed ...
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Hope you’ll find some books to enjoy and will join us in the very informal discussions. The next book is The Mermaid of Black Conch by Monique Ro...
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See 2 CommentsThis is by Monique Roffey. It gets good reviews and I have read this author before and enjoyed her, so am hopeful! Discussion will commence on 9t...
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See 11 CommentsI’ll start with apologies. Am afraid that I just haven’t got anywhere with this book. I did try. I had two attempts at reading it and both times g...
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See 6 CommentsThis is Ray’s suggestion and discussion will begin on Saturday 21st August. After that we will read The Mermaid of Black Conch by Monique Roffey.
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See 7 CommentsI’m just wondering whether you’d like to read this as our next book? ‘The Mermaid of Black Conch’ by Monique Roffey. It was strongly recommended by...
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See 2 CommentsI also wondered how much of the blame ( assuming you didnt like the book!) and the length could be layed at the feet of the translator- Does anyone...
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See 16 CommentsThis was a novel that felt to me as if it needed a good editor. Just a bit too long. I don’t really know what I thought - I’m on the fence - I’m ...
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See 12 CommentsHope you’re all buzzing having read ‘The Murmur of Bees’. I’ll be kicking off the discussion on Saturday 3rd July.
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See 7 CommentsI will kick off the discussion on Saturday 3rd July. It’s quite a long book so best not to leave it until the last minute. Happy reading!
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See 12 CommentsHas anyone got any suggestions for our next read? Preferably something new to us all.
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See 22 CommentsCrow Lake held my interest throughout. I thought it was written ‘quietly’ but powerfully - a proper family saga which brings out all the characters...
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See 2 CommentsHi! I'm new to this forum! I am a postgraduate student at Glasgow School of Art. This semester I am participating in an elective on creative entrep...
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See 7 CommentsWelcome to our latest members. The next book we’re going to read is Crow Lake by Mary Lawson. I’ll kick off the discussion on Saturday 15th May. Ho...
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See 1 CommentFor anyone who loves science or is simply curious this is by far the best book - according to me ;) It's mostly a collection of some challenging ...
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Next Book is Crow Lake (Edited)See 1 CommentThis is a novel, set in Canada, by Mary Lawson. It has won prizes so fingers crossed for a good read. Discussion from Saturday 14th May. EDIT- Shou...
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See 9 CommentsIdeas please. What would you like to read next?
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See 3 CommentsCame across this only because there was an obituary for NORTON JUSTER in the weekend press. I'd never heard of him or this book before, but it has ...
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See 14 CommentsWell, where to start? That was something of a whirlwind of a novel! I really enjoyed it - liked the structure, found it amusing, fast paced, intrig...
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So get your skates on if you haven’t finished it yet or marshall your thoughts if you have read it already. Edit - I said elsewhere it was the 19th...
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See 16 CommentsOk - seems as though there are still enough people keen on keeping the book club going. I have just had this book recommended to me. ‘Where’d you ...
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Shall we carry on? (Edited)See 9 CommentsI am thinking that this group has run out of steam - only a couple of people are joining in on a regular basis. Perhaps it’s time to call a halt?
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See 3 CommentsAs a child there was a whole collection of my deceased grandfather's books in the house, including one called "A Century of Short Stories". Re-rea...
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See 8 CommentsMmm, not sure what to make of this book. I’m always glad to read a new author and I’ve heard Fante compared to John Steinbeck whose work I really l...
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See 1 CommentHope some of you have read it - I’ve got to get my skates on.
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See 3 CommentsWishing 2021 is a happy and healthy year for you all, and - especially if we do have lots more lockdown - there’ll be plenty of time for reading. ...
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See 1 CommentHope this is a good read. Was recommended on Radio 4 but only time will tell! Discussion will start on 30th January.
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See 6 CommentsApologies if I missed it, but what's the next book we read?
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See 3 CommentsSomething about us :) I thought I'd share.
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The Bee Keeper of Aleppo: Discussion (Edited)See 15 CommentsI thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, though 'enjoyed' isn't perhaps the most appropriate word, given the themes. I thought it was very well writ...
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See 3 CommentsHello everyone, old and new. Just to remind you that we will be discussing The Bee Keeper of Aleppo from 5th December. Hope we can have a lively di...
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See 5 CommentsThe Plague by Albert Camus I have just finished this book that I waited for four months from Amazon. Based in 1940's and detailing the lockdown of ... -
See 4 CommentsBy Christy Lefteri as suggested by Min. It gets good reviews so hopefully all 20 members will read it. Discussion will start 5th December.
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See 4 CommentsLets have a few suggestions or reminders of previous suggestions. Haven't forgotten that we plan to read Richard Osman's novel when out in paperback.
