Pensive Faust Book club is a reading group that meets in Wellington CBD.

 

We  aim to bring together wit, wisdom and offer a new cultural revolution to the Wellington scene. Fuse lively, creative events with brain-teasing and mind-expanding food for thought in the form of discussions, events and exploration of books and music.

We usually read contemporary fiction but are not limited to literary genre, being fond of good discussions and a fulfilling read we at times choose something completely different.

Since starting in June 2010 we have read a wide range of novels, including many classics.

If you love reading join our Book club in celebration of the power and diversity of words.

How this group works: http://www.meetup.com/Pensive-Faust/about/

Join us and enjoy good company, interesting discussions and a great deal of socializing.


Our current books are:

Atomised, Michael Houellebecq

Pale Fire, Vladimir Nabokov

Optional 2 month book: Bleak House, Charles Dickens

 

Venue and date: CQ Hotel, Cuba St, 29 March 6.00pm



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  • Thursday at 6:00 PM, 11 Members attended

    Discussion

    They rated it 4.50 4.502 (2 ratings)

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    Really looking forward to Alan Hollinghurst @ Writers Festival now

    —Cathy

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    Enjoyed the discussion - lots of views on both books.

    —James Sergeant

  • Wednesday at 6:00 PM, 9 Members attended

    February Poetry Discussion
    Four poems nominated (well 3 & a stanza but who's counting) - links listed below. We will aim to finish 3 (hopefully 4) by 7.30 when this meet will seque from poetry to.... Learn more

  • February 12 at 6:15 PM, 6 Members attended

    The Artist

    They rated it 4.50 4.502 (2 ratings)

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    What a fabulous film - a love letter to the movies & movie making. Nods to Fritz Lang, Welles, Douglas Fairbanks... ...

    —leonie

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    Glad I went to see. Beautifully made but could perhaps have lost 20 mins for the early part.

    —Janet MacDonald

  • February 10 at 7:00 PM, 5 Members attended

    Stories in silhouette - Lotte Reiniger animation

    They rated it 5.00 5.001 (1 ratings)

    Fairy tales told through silhouette animation (there were a few films shown at te papa last year & they were fab) It's free, runs for an hour and here's the link if you... Learn more

  • February 9 at 6:00 PM, 8 Members attended

    Poetry Cabaret

    They rated it 4.50 4.502 (2 ratings)

    Featuring our old friend Bill Manhire (among others). It's free, it runs for an hour and its part of a neat mini festival of literary delights. Check it out. I'll list... Learn more
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