| Status: | Active, open to new members |
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| When: | Monthly on Thursday afternoons 2:30 pm Third Thursday monthly |
| Venue: | Member's Home |
| Cost: | Free |
Fact or fiction books are chosen with a view to a lively debate.
In June, we read "The Women" by Kristin Hannah (2024).
Our July book is 'Penelope Unbound' by Mary Morrissy (2023).
Our August book is 'The Bird Skinner' by Alice Greenway (2014).
Please contact Anne-Louise for more information.
See below books that we have previously read. Thanks to Anne-Louise, Penny & Jane for their reviews.
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Dust On The Paw by Robin Jenkins
A fascinating read 25 years ago, this book now made us feel uncomfortable. Although Jenkins is good at airing issues worth discussion, his outdated approach to colonialism, racism and misogyny put most of us off the book. There were no redeeming characters and the picture it drew of Afghans was not realistic, when they are…
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Salt To The Sea by Ruta Sepetys
Although this story aimed at young adults was gripping, some felt it was sanitised, whilst others couldn't cope with the detail. It is, however, an important story for young people to know.
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Human Voices by Penelope Fitzgerald
Damned with faint praise' might be the best way to describe this animated and thoroughly enjoyable discussion. When a book has "some nice sentences" you know you're struggling. However, it was a good observation of the times and the insular life at the BBC. It was a comedy of manners. Within the institution there was…