Monthly Book Group
Each month I host an open meeting in Woodbridge in Suffolk. We used to meet in the town's bookshop but now gather together in a nearby hall. We usually focus on modern fiction and the discussion regularly attracts around 20 people, men and women, of all ages. Everyone is welcome to join in but please let me know you are planning on coming along. Sign up to the e-newsletter here to receive details. Scroll down to take a look at the titles we've read over the year, and view the archive for past discussions.
Book Group List for 2009
Cover image and blurb was considered misleading, and the group felt so much more could have been said in the book.
A light read which was disappointing in its lack of depth. The author writing as females was considered ineffective.
Another book which divided the group: some found it intriguing and atmospheric, others were frustrated.
A puzzling book which some championed, but others felt disappointing.
A deceptively easy read but with the author's on words and difficult themes to explore, this proved a thought-provoking discussion.
An atmospheric account of wartime London for women, with the reverse chronology adding an interesting element.
A dark book with no likeable characters, however the two men who attended enjoyed it.
Taken out of their comfort zone, most enjoyed this book but a number of members were very distressed by the account of violence towards women.
Comparisons with the film added to a fascinating discussion. The dilemmas of guilt and responsibility across the generations in Germany were explored.
Humorous characterisation, and gentle description, it was considered an enjoyable book.