Book club?

[Terri_Wade]

I would definitely be up for this - and as already mentioned a glass of wine at the same time would be not go amiss! strong text

[Lucy_M]

This would be great!

[Katharine_Biernacka]

Hi, I’d be interested too, keep me posted!

[Aysha]

Yes please! Would like to be kept updated too.

[natalieh101]

Thanks Chris!

[natalieh101]

@book_club Can anyone with a preference DM book suggestions by end of day tomorrow? I’ll then set up a poll for the first ‘meeting’

Thanks all!

[Haley_Kozlowski_Gree]

The Basic Eight by Daniel Handler -

Trouble with Lichen by John Wyndham

LARCHFIELD BY POLLY CLARK

SEE WHAT I HAVE DONE BY SARAH SCHMIDT

Haley Green

[TomAngel]

I’l have a think of books that I want to read - I’ve got a stack under the bed!

[Itypes]

I’m definitely up for it, as I am pretty new to the area! Looking forward to hearing the book and date choices.

[natalieh101]

@book_club

Okay…. So as to avoid lots of indecision, I’ve listed three book choices, three dates and two venues as below…… Suggest we go with the majority and if there’s a tie – I’ll just pick!
Goodreads info on the books, and poll, below:

• Post Office by Charles Bukowski
• The Basic Eight by Daniel Handler
• The Power by Naomi Alderman

Book:

• Post Office
• The Basic Eight
• The Power

Date and time:

• Wednesday 24 January, 7:00pm
• Thursday 25 January, 7:00pm
• Wednesday 31 January, 7:00pm

Venue:

• Sylvan Post
• The Honor Oak

Suggest we leave this open until the weekend. Thanks for the contributions!

[Sian]

Thanks for doing this Natalie! Have responded - however I should add I am happy with either venue!
Siân

[Mary_Sky_Walker]

I am also happy with both venues

[anon5422159]

Synopsis of “The Power”:

In The Power the world is a recognisable place: there’s a rich Nigerian kid who lounges around the family pool; a foster girl whose religious parents hide their true nature; a local American politician; a tough London girl from a tricky family. But something vital has changed, causing their lives to converge with devastating effect. Teenage girls now have immense physical power - they can cause agonising pain and even death. And, with this small twist of nature, the world changes utterly.

This extraordinary novel by Naomi Alderman, a Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year and Granta Best of British writer, is not only a gripping story of how the world would change if power was in the hands of women but also exposes, with breath-taking daring, our contemporary world.

Sounds bloody brilliant!

[anon5422159]

@Cara, @Irmani_Smallwood, @TomAngel,

Would any verified members attending this meetup be willing to verify the SE23.life profiles of book club attendees on the night? Would be a great opportunity to spread the verified love.

Let me know if so and I can give you the ability to verify SE23.life profiles, it’s a straightforward process.

[jcuthb1]

I’d happily join - the one I set up in my street has unfortunately peetered out

[Cara]

Sure - happy too If I can make the date that’s selected (and I read the book!)

[Irmani_Smallwood]

Yes v happy to if I can make that evening!

[honoracorn]

I’m new to this site and am very much looking forward to coming along!

[Meliski]

Definitely up for this!