Not Booker, Not Nobel, Not Miles Franklin

It's become a tradition to not read a book in this club in December. No time. Instead we play Stealing Santa. For those unfamiliar:

• Find a copy of a book you love (secondhand or new). Wrap it. Typical December stuff.
• Bring it to add to the stack on the night.
• When it's your turn you pick a book, unwrap it. The person that bought it talks about why it's awesome, a little discussion ensues, then you keep it. Except
• The next person either chooses a book or steals one that is already unwrapped.
• The person stolen from either steals another unwrapped book or chooses a wrapped one.
• It's fun! More details on the night.
• As a bonus we get a great list of recommendations and take home something new.

Looking forward to seeing everyone.

Since starting this book club a few years ago we have formed a nice core membership. If you haven't come yet, please look out for the books on the table, pull up a chair, order a wine and join us. We like to hear what everyone has to say and enjoy the conversation, we're not cliquey at all! Oh, and to defray the Meetup monthly bill I will accept gold coin contributions or wine if you want to pay for multiple in one hit. I hope to see everyone again at this one with some new faces.