Nottingham Culture & Café Scientifique

The Man in the High Castle By Philip K Dick
(Nominated by Gill Denman, Page Count: 274)

In an alternate 1960s America partitioned between Nazi Germany and Empire of Japan, various characters search for identity and survival under authoritarian rule. But when rumors spread of a mysterious book depicting a world where the Axis powers lost, the line between reality and illusion begins to shatter. Join us to share opinions and discuss this 1963 Hugo award winning work of speculative fiction.

When
Wednesday, August 19th @ 7:30 PM (The 3rd Wednesday of the month)

Where
The Vat & Fiddle Pub (Near Nottingham Station).
We’ll be in the Visitors' Centre function room or the Goldings Room - Head through the door to the left of the bar to find us!

What to Expect
Our book discussion typically lasts 90 minutes. We begin with the book nominator giving their reasons for the choice and their feelings on the book, then each attendee shares their initial thoughts in turn. Following this structured start, the floor is opened for a more free-flowing discussion on themes, characters, and other relevant ideas. The evening often concludes with members moving to the main bar for a social catch-up and a drink.

First Timers
Your first session is on the house! For our regulars, we just ask for £1 cash to help cover the £10 room hire fee the pub charges us.
Happy reading and see you at the pub!

Nominations for Jan - June 2027 Books
Nominations for our next 6 months of books are now open online!
https://forms.gle/dv2QAtMhMLnngxJB6
In person nominations using old fashioned pen & paper will also be available at this session!

Upcoming Reading
October: A Tale for the Time Being By Ruth Ozeki
(Nominated by Izzy, Page Count: 448)

November: The Book of Common Prayer By Joan Didion
(Nominated by Anna Chern, Page Count: 272)

December: The Bastard of Istanbul By Elif Shafak
(Nominated by So-Young, Page Count: 368)

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