The book choice this month was A S Byatt's The Children's Book.
Fair to say it got an, er, mixed reception. Not many of us racing to the library to check out Ms Byatt's lifetime of writing. We thought the heavily-researched material came at the expense of storyline and pace. In fact, most of us struggled to even finish it. Still, you live and learn...
Once again we proved that outwardly-pleasant people hide some dark secrets. Cutting the heads off teddy bears, that sort of thing. Although, thankfully, there was no practical demonstration in the middle of an art gallery. And we welcomed yet another new member! We're taking over the place.
Next month (7pm, 24 August 2010) is Lord of the Flies, by William Golding. Another classic that we felt we ought to have read, and almost certainly a bit more digestible.
We also need some ideas for future books, so bring along a list and we'll have a heated debate.
I think this is a great site - well done!
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Glad you wrote because I haven't read the book yet......
i agree - great site. like the books in the background. apt. see you next week!
ReplyDeleteI think this is great!
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Dianne
I <3 the blog but not as much as the ever-entertaining e-mails. One day, I will make it to the meeting too & as a Punjabi gentlewoman, I know there will be no argy-bhaji
ReplyDeleteThanks! Early days, I hope to add more features and 'stuff' (sorry about the jargon, there) in the coming months. Any ideas, post them up as a comment.
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