Christmas meeting

Hi bookclubbers, We have a booking at The Rustic Olive (Feast Street) on December 10th for 6.30pm. This will be our Christmas break-up, please let me know if you will be attending by Monday the 7th December so I can confirm numbers with Craig at the restaurant.
For our last read of the year we are reading a selection from the 50 BOOKS YOU CANT PUT DOWN 2009 list http://www.booksalive.com.au/pdf/Guide_2009_lr.pdf
We will be discussing the good bad & ugly of these books at the meeting.
If you haven't already done so, please let me know what book you would like to read, and I will procure it for you.
I have had several enquiries recently from prospective new members, so 2010 looks to be a good year for bookclub.

Cheers for now,
Deidre

Both groups meeting on the 22nd October

Both groups will be meeting next on the 22nd October at 6pm. We will be discussing 'The Memory Room (for those who read it) and 'The Chrysalids'.
We will also be discussing reuniting the groups and possibly changing to another meeting day if it suits us better.
If you can't make it to the meeting, I would really like your input on the books, the possibility of reunion and what day suits you best for meetings, so please comment here or send me an email. Cheers
Deidre

Merging the groups together again?

Hi bookclubbers, as we have had dwindling numbers at meetings recently I am considering merging the two groups back together again. Please let me know your thoughts on this.
Deidre

The Chrysalids

Well, B1 have decided to move outside their comfort zone and read a new genre. They have chosen a classic Ski Fi read in John Wyndham's The Chrysalids. This is only a short novel, approximately 2oo pages long, but still manages to possess the renowned 'readability' of Wyndam. I hope you all enjoy the read.
Deidre

People of the book

Has anyone finished yet? Post your comments below if you have.

Geography

B2 are currently reading Sophie Cunningham's 'Geography'. Preliminary comments are positive, especially by those who have experienced a similar kind of toxic relationship either personally or through friends. I'll be interested to know what the group as a whole think of this book. See you all on the 9th.
Deidre.

The boy in the striped pyjamas

B1 unanimously enjoyed this book. A short but intense read, we'll be looking out for future works by this author.

The BBC expands

Hi all

Our last book 'Perfume' led to an animated discussion with many new perspectives being raised. Sadly we are still in the dark about the author's central premise, so shed some light if you can!

The BBC has become such a success we want to share the happy experience with others who have expressed an interst in joining (surely it's not just the wine and nibbles calling!). as a result we have decided to trial two groups B1 and B2.

B1 is tackling 'The boy in the striped pyjamas' by John Boyne. Although a 'children's book', it will appeal to many adults, and I am sure provoke discussion about the authenticity of its portrayal of life in a concentration camp.
B2 will be reading 'Geography' by Sophie Cunningham in preparation for her visit to the Midura Writers' Festival in July. I am looking forward to reading this her first novel as i certainly enjoyed "Bird" the story of a singer-actress who became a Buddhist nun.

Happy reading!
PennyEdmanson

Perfume

Hi bookclubbers, well I've finished Perfume. I enjoyed it, but I'm not sure if I 'got it'. Can anyone tell me what it was really about? I was having a great time reading what I thought was a really different and interesting plot, but then I got to the 'messy' stuff at the end, and it kind of lost it's appeal. I'm sure there are deep metaphors to be found in the work, but I might have to think on it a bit harder to see them...

Deidre

Catch 22 proving difficult...

Hi all ,
Well our latest book choice is proving to be a bit tricky for two reasons. The first is that we've had trouble sourcing the books and some members are concerned about the lack of time remaining to read the book before our next meeting. But NEVER FEAR, even if you've only read part of the book by the meeting your opinion is sought and valued. So come and have your say!

The second reason is that IT'S COMPLICATED! What a lot of characters and sub plots to absorb! I'm attempting the book for the second time and am DETERMINED to get through it this time, but it takes concentration. I feel like keeping a list of characters and story threads in a notebook to help, but that feels too much like homework, and reading should be fun....
So if you too are struggling with this one - rest assured you're not alone.
I have the book on MP3 if anyone would like to listen to it on their ipod.
See you all at our Feb meeting,
Deidre