Book club session 2 - March 22nd

Donna · February 2010

I've got the book! I'm going to start reading it tonight!

Salsa · February 2010

Thanks for finding the notes Annie - I'd offered to but hadn't got round to it! Hope you all enjoy the book - am a bit nervous having suggested it. Am going to re-read it soon so it's fresh in my mind.

Donna · March 2010

Finished the book! The first few pages were hardgoing but got past them and I couldn't put it down! Really looking forward to the discussion and thanks for the suggestion Salsa

Jenny · March 2010

Hello All

A bit late feeding back but I really enjoyed the inaugural meeting of the book club a few weeks ago.

Those who were there probably remember I was pregnant. Last Friday I had a baby boy, Theo, a week late. He was 11lb 1oz - in other words a whopper - so it wasn't an easy birth but we're both home and well now.

I have the new book on order and I'm looking forward to the next meeting.

Liz · March 2010

Congratulations Jenny! And 11lb 1oz - blimey! We'll have to have a toast to that next time.

miss annie · March 2010

Congratulations Jenny, we'll definitely raise a glass to the new arrival.

Salsa · March 2010

Congratulations Jenny! I was just wondering the other day if you'd had your baby, thanks for updating us! Hope you have time to read the book, at least it's any easy read.
Glad you enjoyed it Donna - I felt the same at first and then got hooked too.

sophie · March 2010

blimey, well done jenny! i'm looking forward to the next meeting too. i was waiting to read the book because i didn't want to finish it too early then forget it all, but also didn't want to risk not finishing it in time. it's even shorter than it looks though because of all the extra spacing. i like it a lot so far.

Angelab · March 2010

Congratulations Jenny!

I got the book for a bargain price of 79p in Oxfam! Just started the book and the characters are very interesting.

Looking forward to the 22nd March!

Donna · March 2010

Congrats Jenny! You must be so happy and excited! That's a good point Sophie, I really hope I don't forget it all.

Charlo · March 2010

Congratulations Jenny, that's terrific news!

Looking forward to meeting everyone again on 22nd!

hannahbflynn · March 2010

Congrats Jenny! That's amazing news.

@sophie I have only just ordered the book as I didn't want to finish it too fast and then forget it too! Also worrying I won't be able to finish it in time but luckily I have a long commute :-)

Jenny · March 2010

Thanks to everyone for the congratulations. Theo is doing well but keeping me awake all night. Every time I try to read something I fall asleep (and that's no reflection on the book) but I'll do my best for the next meeting :)

northlondonlass · March 2010

Great well see you all on Monday! I imagine it should be easy to spot where you will be as most should have the book out in full view? Becky

Jenny · March 2010

I'm enjoying the book - it reminds me of '84 Charing Cross Road' by Helene Hanff, particularly in composition. I'd recommend this to anyone who has enjoyed Gurnsey... It's a lovely true story and very short, even by our standards!

Donna · March 2010

Looking forward to Monday

Salsa · March 2010

Thanks for the recommendation Jenny, I've been meaning to read that for a while so will make sure I do!

And yes, looking forward to Monday. Olddairy, did you book us the area the other book club were in last time or will we be in the back restaurant area again?

See you all there with our books!

miss annie · March 2010

Darn it! I have a late meeting tomorrow and won't be able to come. I've left the notes that I mentioned earlier with the lovely folks at the Old Dairy.

Really enjoyed the book, thanks Salsa, and was looking forward to seeing you all again and to discussing it. I'll be there for the next one.

Salsa · March 2010

That's a shame Annie - but thanks for leaving the notes. Glad you enjoyed the book too.

Mirandola · March 2010

I couldn't make it for Untouchable, so this'll be my first time at book club. Er, how do I recognise you? Is there a secret handshake?

miss annie · March 2010

Don't be afraid, everyone is lovely. I asked the chaps at the bar where everyone was last time. Wish I was going.

Liz · March 2010

Sorry to have missed tonight - would be interested to know what everyone made of the book though, having now read it twice! Anyone fancy summarising?

Salsa · March 2010

Hi Liz,
Was wondering what you thought second time round! I liked it just as much.
So I think there were 12 of us there - 3 new from last time - and just to set the scene, we were in the restaurant part again as there was yet another book group in the front again!
In summary, I'd say everyone enjoyed the book but, as expected, some more than others. We all liked the way it was written in letters, although it took most of us a little while to get used to them. We talked quite a bit about Guernsey and what it must have been like during the war and whether we thought the book was realistic. Some people commented on the characters being very black and white, good and bad etc. Even though it was quite a simple, easy read, there were still a few twists that surprised us and it wasn't as predictable as the style could have led it to be.

Anyway, Hannah is going to post details of the next book and the meeting is April 26th.

Mirandola · March 2010

Well, it was my first time at the bookclub and once I'd found you all I had a great time. Looking forward to the April meet up.

Temeraire · March 2010

New to the site and I really wanted to come along last night but haven't been to well. From the summary it sounds like my own views were pretty weel represented. really enjoyed it and looking forward to the next choice and hopefully I will make it this time:-)

Liz · March 2010

@ Salsa - thanks for the update. It bore a second reading remarkably well, I thought, but then I did enjoy it a lot the first time. Looking forward to getting details of the next session.

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