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Yes Gabby just come along. The book for April is very short so you have lots of time.

Dear book group, Toasted have agreed to host us on April 20th then back to the Clockhouse for May. Till next time. Chick http://toastdulwich.co.uk/

Dear book group, The general consensus is to meet on the 20th. I have to find an alternative venue but that shouldn?t be difficult. I will check out Toasted in Lordship Lane tomorrow and let you know. In May we will be back at the Clockhouse. Look forward to seeing you all in April. Bye for now. Chick http://toastdulwich.co.uk/

Dear Book group, I have had a meeting with the manager of the Clockhouse. We can now meet in the Blake room on a Wednesday once a month which is all we wanted. Lighting and music to suit us. The next meeting is due on the 20th April but the Clockhouse is closed that week so we can meet on the 20th somewhere else or meet in the Clockhouse on the 27th April. Please let me know which you prefer sooner rather than later in case I have to find a new venue. Meeting on the 27th will give those of us who haven?t finished Freedom more time. Best wishes, Chick

Dear book clubbers, Thanks to every one who came to last night?s meeting. A very interesting discussion on consciousness and thanks to Emma for chairing it. Our next book is A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Monster_Calls If you are still on Freedom then please keep reading. Our next meeting will be on April 20th. I am not sure about the venue. If you feel strongly about the managers attitude and rudeness please email his regional manager and complain. I have never come across such an attitude before. [email protected] As soon as I have a suitable venue I will let you know. Also a very big welcome to Charlotte, Sian & Anne (Belgium), I hope to see you at the next meeting. Remember if we order three from Rye Books we get 15% discount. 0203 581 1850. Till next time, Hoots & haggis, Chick

Dear Book group, Last reminder that we are meeting tomorrow in the Blake room at 8.00pm. Some will discuss the fiction book and there will also be a discussion on consciousness based on the The Magic Furnace. We are lucky enough to have Pete Worley to chair the discussion: http://www.philosophy-foundation.org/about-us/who-we-are/senior-leadership-team I have never done anything like this before so it's uncharted waters for me but I think it will be interesting. Look forward to seeing you tomorrow. Chick

Just a reminder that we are meeting this Wednesday at 8.00pm in the Blake room at the Clockhouse.

Just a reminder that we meet next Wednesday in The Blake Room at the Clockhouse at 8.00pm.

Greetings book clubbers. Thanks to everyone who came to a small but interesting meeting last night. Our next book is The Magic Furnace by Marcus Chown. It?s science history and for those of you who don?t wish to read it can I suggest you carry on reading Freedom as it?s a large book. Our next meeting is 16th March and we will be having a discussion of consciousness which will be hosted by two professional philosophers. Cheers, Chick.

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Just a reminder we are meeting this coming Wednesday in the Blake room at the Clockhouse at 8.00pm. See you there.

Just a reminder we are meeting on the 24th February.

Sad or poetic justice? http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/professional-big-game-hunter-ian-gibson-crushed-to-death-by-elephant-during-hunt-10186864.html#gallery

Sorry the book has changed to Freedom By Jonathon Franzen. http://www.theguardian.com/books/2011/sep/01/freedom-jonathan-franzen-review Meeting etc as above.

Dear Book clubber?s, Many thanks to everyone who came to last nights meeting. It was a great meeting with Michel Faber discussing his last book and sharing some of his poetry. Our next meeting is Wednesday 24th February at the Clock House either in the snug or The Blake Room if it?s free. Our book is Where My Heart Used to Be by Sebastian Faulks: http://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/sep/06/where-my-heart-used-to-beat-sebastian-faulks-review-uneven. I hope to see you there. Thanks to the Clock House for hosting us. Chick

This is the first time I have heard of this. There should room for both. Maybe it needs to be advertised more. Good luck with this.

Just a final reminder that our next meeting is January 20th in the Clockhouse at 8.00pm. See you there

Just a reminder that our next meeting is January 20th in the Clockhouse at 8.00pm. See you there.

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Dear book group, We have been invited to go on the radio 4 book group on 9th March. The book is Javier Marias - The Infatuations. A link: http://www.theguardian.com/books/2013/mar/10/the-infatuations-javier-marias-review A link to BBC: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006s5sf You would need to read the book and prepare two questions to ask but if you are overcome with shyness that?s ok. So far we have Sarah & Rob Lansdowne, Gail Bradford, Me, Laura Silver, Tash, Sheila Carson. Meredith?, Jane Denton, possibly Duncan & Nick. Please confirm asap. It's good fun and a nice experience, worth doing. Thanks and best wishes, Chick.

Dear book group, Last reminder of our meal tomorrow at 8.00pm in the House of Tippler. http://www.houseoftippler.com/ As for BBC 4 book club I am going to recommend the 9th March recording, the February book wasn?t very inspiring but we can talk about it tomorrow. Cheers Chick

Some news: http://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/dec/07/michel-faber-donates-book-of-strange-things-to-syria-cameron?CMP=oth_b-aplnews_d-2 Also a reminder that we are having our end of year meal in The House of Tippler in Lordship Lane This Wednesday. Hope to see you there. Cheers Chick

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Dear Book group, We have been invited to go to the radio 4 book group on the following dates: Weds 20 January - Michael Holroyd ? A Strange Eventful History - a biography of Ellen Terry and Henry Irving. It?s about the theatre but a fantastic story. http://www.theguardian.com/books/2008/sep/06/biography Thurs 18 February - Elizabeth Strout ? Olive Kitteridge (Olive K is the title) http://www.bookrags.com/studyguide-olive-kitteridge/?gclid=CKzi573qvckCFYW4Gwod9PcBVg#gsc.tab=0 Weds 9 March 2016 ? Javier Marias - The Infatuations http://www.theguardian.com/books/2013/mar/10/the-infatuations-javier-marias-review So if you want to join any of the dates please let me know. Best wishes, Chick.

Dear Book group, The Book of Strange New Things has just won the Saltire Fiction Book of the Year award. Then five minutes later it won the Book of the Year overall. http://www.saltiresociety.org.uk/awards/literature/literary-awards/fiction-book-of-the-year/ It's confirmed Michel Faber will be doing a talk at Rye Books on Thursday 21st. Can you please confirm if you are coming to the December meal, so far I have Sheila, Sarah Lyons, Sarah, Emma and Veema, Anne & Tess. It helps immensely if I can keep an email trail. See you soon. Chick.