The Nightjar Book Clubs
We have TWO BOOK CLUBS.
One group meets the FIRST MONDAY* of each month and the second group meets the
LAST WEDNESDAY* of each month - different people, same format. We take it in turns to choose a book for the group to read which means there is a huge range of genre to enjoy.
The first part of the meeting (around an hour) we discuss the storyline, the charachters, the themes and topics within the narrative. Different readers identify diffrent elements in the same book. We frequently agree that the books are more enjoyable after our discussions as so much more comes to light.
Would you like to come to a meeting? Come on your own or come with a friend. (You can call ahead and meet-up with a member before joining the group0. Tel 01252 843190
This event is free - no membership or subscription fees.
* Bank Holiday and Public Holidays may change the date.
MAY BOOK CHOICE for
WEDNESDAY BOOK CLUB
JUST ONE DAMNED THING AFTER ANOTHER
by Jodi Taylor
This is a fast-paced sci-fi comedy following Dr Madeleine "Max" Mawell, a new recruit at St Mary's Institute of Historical Reaseach. Instead of studying, the team travels back in time to witness major historical events in contemporary time. Often causing chaos and facing, rather than changing, dangerous historical situations she is fighting for survival in the process.
This book is the first in The Cronicales of St. Mary's series.
We next meet on Wednesday 27 May - 7.30pm at The Nightjar
BOOK CHOICE for MONDAY BOOK CLUB
THE BEDLAM STACKS
by Natasha Tremayne
A historical fantasy novel set in 1859, following Merrick Tremayne, an injured former opium smuggler sent from Cornwall to Bedlam, Peru by the British Government to assist the India Office to acquire cuttings from cinchona trees - the only cure for malaria. Merrick finds the trees are protected by magical statues that come to life and move! Learning the "quinnine barons" and local ledgends are more than they appear, Merrick must choose between his duty to England and the sacred secrets of Bedlam.
A blend of historical fiction and magical realism.
Next meeting on Monday 1 June - 7.30pm at The Nightjar
The Nighjar Bookclub Rules
There are few!
1. No political Books 2. No Relgious Books
3. Available in paperback & preferably an Audiable edition too.
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