Sydenham book club needs new members

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JRobinson
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this month is different, we're meeting next Wednesday, Jan 17th, in The Dolphin (The Lion has live music that night) from 7.30pm.

open house - feel free to turn up. we will discuss Anthony Burgess - Any Old Iron.
OnCrestOfHill
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Wondering what you might be reading for February. Wasn't able to make the January meeting but interested in the possibility in future if there was space still.
appletree
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Thank you for posting information here rather than just PMing in response to queries. It is harder for people considering joining to find out anything about the group and what kind of books you read otherwise.
mikej
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February's book is Dead Babies by Martin Amis. As it happens, this is quite a short novel, less than 200 pages. Please read it and join us in the Golden Lion on Wednesday February 28, from about 7.30pm. We'll have the books on the table.
LauraKate
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Post by LauraKate »

I would be really interested in joining- are you still looking for new members?
buzzbee
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Post by buzzbee »

I'm interested in joining too!
mikej
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Yes we would welcome both of you. Just come along on the 28 Feb at around 7.30 in the Golden Lion. But only if you've read this month's book, which is Dead Babies by Martin Amis. As it happens, this is quite a short novel, less than 200 pages.
You'll find us because the book will be on our table.

Mike
JRobinson
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a bump to this thread as we've had a few people leave, so if anyone wants to join a friendly local book group please do turn up.
we meet once a month on the last Wednesday, from 7.30pm in The Golden Lion. This month (next week in fact) we will be discussing 'How To measure a Cow' by Margaret Forster.
Krander
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Hello all,

Is there still space for new folk? Would love to join if so.

Ta!
K
mikej
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Definitely! If you can join us on Wednesday 29 August from about 7.30 in the Golden Lion, we'd be glad to see you. This month's book is "26A" by Diana Evans.

Mike
Krander
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Thanks Mike! Shall try to make it!
Alice098
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Post by Alice098 »

Hello,

I'd love to join the book club - is there still space for new people?
mikej
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Hi Alice,
Yes, definitely! Our next meeting is Wednesday 27th November at about 7.30/8.0 in the Golden Lion. We're reading Exit West by Mohsin Hamid. It's available in libraries and on Amazon second hand for not very much.
Will you be able to make that date?
Mike
Alice098
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Lovely. Yes I can make that date. See you then!
mikej
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we look forward to welcoming you, Alice!
El Cid
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I'd also be interested in joining. But why not discuss some books by local authors, and maybe see if they can attend. There's a number of authors who live in Sydenham. I've discovered that we're a very arty area. Matthew Sweet, Helen Edwardson, and Greg Watts are some I know of. Perhaps Kirkdale bookshop could get involved,
mikej
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I think the bookshop has its own book group in fact.
But yes join us if you'd like to!
thebookshop
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Post by thebookshop »

El Cid wrote: 13 Nov 2019 23:02 I'd also be interested in joining. But why not discuss some books by local authors, and maybe see if they can attend. There's a number of authors who live in Sydenham. I've discovered that we're a very arty area. Matthew Sweet, Helen Edwardson, and Greg Watts are some I know of. Perhaps Kirkdale bookshop could get involved,
We run two in fact, including an LGBTQ+ book group and details can be foud on our website. We are also happy to supply the Sydenham Book Group with books should they need any, we can usually get books delivered for the next day.
Marmo92
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Post by Marmo92 »

Hi,

I would be interested in joining the book club if you still have space for new members?
mikej
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Hi Marmo,
Yes we have vacancies!
I'll send you a Private Message in the next few minutes.
Mike
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