Please use links on the left to find out more ... and see the books we'll read this year below! The 'About' page lists the books we've read in the past few years.

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  • Thursday at 7:30 PM, 13 Book Readers attended

    Room by Emma Donoghue
    Recommended by Liz ~336 pages Amazon Description : Jack is five. He lives with his Ma. They live in a single, locked room. They don't have the key. Jack and Ma are... Learn more

  • January 19 at 7:30 PM, 8 Book Readers attended

    Under Milk Wood by Dylan Thomas

    They rated it 4.00 4.003 (3 ratings)

    “

    Enjoyed it even more when heard some of it through Zander's Kindle - and when Chris arrived to bring it to life! ...

    —susan wood

    “

    Not easy to read, but good exposure to a new author for me :)

    —Beata

  • December 15, 2011 at 7:30 PM, 8 Book Readers attended

    The Cone-Gatherers by Robin Jenkins

    They rated it 4.50 4.503 (3 ratings)

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    a great read, I have already passed the book on to a friend.

    —jackie watson

    “

    Love his writing style. Already ordered 2 more books by the same author.

    —Beata

  • November 17, 2011 at 7:30 PM, 4 Book Readers attended

    Dead Souls by Nikolai Gogol and Robert A Maguire
    Recommended by Chris ~512 pages Amazon Description : Chichikov, a mysterious stranger, arrives in the provincial town of 'N', visiting a succession of landowners and... Learn more

  • October 20, 2011 at 7:30 PM, 11 Book Readers attended

    Young Adam by Alexander Trocchi

    They rated it 4.00 4.001 (1 ratings)

    Recommended by Carol ~160 pages Amazon Review Extract by "A Customer" : Young Adam was the first novel that Alexander Trocchi wrote, and due to circumstances the actual... Learn more
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  • New Member
    Francis Langmead Francis Langmead joined
    February 10 at 12:54 PM
    Francis Langmead
    "Fairly new to Edinburgh, not so new to reading but looking forward to reading something a bit more varied than my usual staple of American crime thrillers."
  • New Member
    Antonio Antonio joined
    February 10 at 12:54 PM
    Antonio
    "I'm a laid back Portuguese South African. Been living in Edinburgh for four years,now. Currently studying part time for a BA Honors in English Language and Literature out of interest as I'm writing a crime novel. Sounds like a great group to join."
  • New Member
    Nicola Livingstone Nicola Livingstone joined
    February 10 at 12:53 PM
    Nicola Livingstone
    "I've been on the hunt for a book group for a while and am delighted to have found one. Love a good discussion (or argument!) about these wonderful things we call books!"
  • New Member
    Ann Ann joined
    February 6 at 8:55 AM
    Ann
    "I love reading and am keen to get involved with a book group."
  • New Member
    Jenny Jenny joined
    February 6 at 8:55 AM
    Jenny
    "I am an undergraduate student studying in Edinburgh, originally from London. I love reading and would like to meet others who do too."
  • New Member
    kerry robertson kerry robertson joined
    February 6 at 8:55 AM
    kerry robertson
    "Hi, i'm Kerry. I've been in Edinburgh for 3 years. Looking to develop my social circle by getting to know different people."
  • New Discussion
    Chris Pearson Chris Pearson started The Cone Gatherers
    February 3 at 11:49 AM
    Chris Pearson

    "I've just discovered that a theatrical adaptation of this book we read a few months ago is coming to the King's in October. The Cone Gatherers at the King's Theatre. Anyone interested in a book club outing?"

    Read more…
  • New Member
    Sally McGregor Sally McGregor joined
    February 2 at 1:24 PM
    Sally McGregor
    "Hi I love reading and my mother always said that if the toilet roll had words on it, then I would read that too and promtly has given me a 'newspaper' toilet roll every year since!"
  • New Member
    Al...... Al...... joined
    January 30 at 8:50 AM
    Al......
    "Avid reader... Moved from mancs wager a book group saved my life.....lol...NO PRESSURE,"
  • New Member
    Geoff Geoff joined
    January 30 at 8:49 AM
    Geoff
    "Have bridge camera and looking for inspiration and advice on how to make the most of it."
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