We now have TWO BOOK CLUBS.
Come along to our second group meeing at 7.30pm on the LAST WEDNESDAY of each month A friendly group of local people who enjoy reading and talking about books. Conversation always expands into a wider chat about other books we have read and want to recommend. This is often over a glass of wine, possibly some cheese or a coffee. It's all very relaxed and one hundered percent enjoyable.
No need to book, just come along to any meeting. Come on your own or come with a friend. (You can call ahead and meet-up with a member before joining the group. Tel 01252 843190
This event is free - no membership or subscription fees.
Each member has the opportunity to choose a book for the group
ensuring we cover a wide range of genres.
MAY BOOK CHOICE for
WEDNESDAY BOOK CLUB
The Seeker
by S. G. Maclea
Set in London, 1654 Oliver Cromwell was Lord Protectorate.
Cromwell's close friend John Winter is murdered. Damian Seeker must find the person responsible and bring the perpetrator to justice. This should be easy as Elias Ellingworth is found standing over the body with a bloody knife in his hand. Seeker is convinced Ellingworth is inocent of the murder however he discovers Ellingworth is not innocent of all illegal activities.
We will review the book on Wednesday 28 May - 7.30pm at The Nightjar. You are very welcome.
MAY BOOK CHOICE for
MONDAY BOOK CLUB
Days in the Caucasus
by Ummulbanu Asadullayeva - Banine
Translated by Anne Thompson-Ahmadova
Banine was the granddaughter of peasants who became exceptionally wealthy through the discovery and sale of oil. A tale of East meets West. The book describes Azerbaijan in the 1910's to 1920's.
Banine's maternal grandfater dies and his vast wealth passes to his wife and four granddaughters. Banine becomes a millionaire as the Bolsheviks take over so she never takes possession of her inheritance.
We will review the book on Monday 2 June - 7.30pm
THERE IS A WAITING LIST TO JOIN THE MONDAY BOOK CLUB
Good News - we have started another group meeting the last WEDNESDAY of each month.
The Nighjar Bookclub Rules
There are few!
1. No political Books 2. No Relgious Books
3. Available in paperback & preferably an Audiable edition too.
Past Reads