Thursday, 15 March 2018

My reading group.

It was my reading group this morning.This month's book was Sacred Hearts by Sarah Dunant.There was an element of sadness today because one of our members died a couple of weeks ago.She was only 71.We are part of Flintshire U3A and our reading group was one of the first groups to be formed.We realised today that we have been going for 16 years!!!!Unbelievable.The first book we read was Behind the Scenes at the Museum by Kate Atkinson.Apart from the first couple of months the group has stayed the same.Three have now died.One aged 85 and another 91 both very sharp till the very end.I think it is amazing that for 16 years we have kept it going.Two replacements have fitted in very well and after all these years we still have great discussions.It is definitely a discussion group and not an excuse just for a natter!!! next month is Rough Music by Patrick Gale. MAy Under a Pole Star Stef Penny June The Wonder Emma Donohue July Bird Cage Walk Helen Dunmore August Whatever you Love Louise Doughty September Homeland Clare Francis Are you in a reading group and can you give me some good recommendations?The eight of us,now ,seven all choose a book for the next seven months.
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  1. Karen15 March 2018 at 19:44

    I'm sorry to hear about your friend. Our group has been meeting for 20 years now! Just a few are original members, but most have been with the group for about 15 years. We take turns choosing books and hosting the meetings. Last month, we had a great discussion about The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane (Lisa See). This month we are reading My Grandmother Told Me to Tell You She's Sorry (Fredrik Backman). Book club is one of the highlights of my month!

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  2. Jo16 March 2018 at 05:05

    I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. I've never been a member of a reading group, I don't know of any around here, it's something I'd definitely be interested in though.

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  3. chrissie17 March 2018 at 03:42

    So pleased your group has been together for so long but sad to lose people. I am sure you will all have fond memories of them

    Love Chrissie xx

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  4. Mylittlepieceofengland19 March 2018 at 11:01

    It’s always sad to lose people. I’d love to join a reading group, but we don’t have any close by, it’s fantastic that yours has been going so long xx

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