Well, what an interesting and varied discussion we had following the reading of this novel, throwing up all sorts of issues and hot topics. There was a general consensus that the subject matter - a study of 'Love' or let's call it 'sex, desire, passion and obsession' - first published in English in 1988, comes…

We had a lively discussion about the book, also about despotic regimes today, about the intolerance shown towards 'others' - that rise and fall throughout history - and we acknowledged that much of this type of cruelty and persecution continues as we speak. We also talked about the societal responses towards liberalism and increasing freedoms…

We all loved A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles. Its range of eccentric personalities and bizarre characters were compelling. The style covered the development of post-revolutionary Russia with a touch of magical realism woven into the theatrical story of Count Rostov - trapped behind the revolving doors of the Hotel Metropol - and his…