NCCS Fiction Book Group - The Book of Common Prayer By Joan Didion
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The Book of Common Prayer By Joan Didion
(Nominated by Anna Chern, Page Count: 272)
The Book of Common Prayer by Joan Didion is a sharply observed novel that follows Charlotte Douglas—a privileged, detached American woman wandering through a fictional Central American republic on the brink of revolution. At 272 pages, this classic delves into themes of political upheaval, personal alienation, and the illusion of control in a chaotic world.
When
Wednesday, November 18th @ 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!
Upcoming Reading
December: The Bastard of Istanbul By Elif Shafak
(Nominated by So-Young, Page Count: 368)
Jan - June 2027 Books
We only had 7 nominations, so one of our nominators decided to bow out of competition rather than have a whole vote just to exclude one book. Therefore we can now share the book selection for the first half of 2027
January: Fictions by Jorge Luis Borges
(Nominated by Venanzio, Page Count: 192)
February: To Kill A Mocking Bird by Harper Lee
(Nominated by So-Young, Page Count: 326)
March: Death Kit by Susan Sontag
(Nominated by Alex, Page Count: 320)
April: Homage To Barcelona by Colm Toibin
(Nominated by Matt Arnold, Page Count: 240)
May: Gabriel's Moon by William Boyd
(Nominated by Ursula Holdsworth, Page Count: 272)
June: Our Lady of the Nile by Scholastique Mukasonga
(Nominated by Yusuf, Page Count: 244)
Group Links
- Meetup:[ https://www.meetup.com/nottingham-culture-cafe-sci/](https://www.meetup.com/nottingham-culture-cafe-sci/)
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