Book Club - The Ministry of Time - Kaliane Bradley

Hi Book Lovers!

Join us for our next book club meeting, where we'll delve into this interesting sc-fi novel that was shortlisted for the Arthur C. Clarke Award and a finalist for a Hugo Award.

A civil servant is offered a lucrative job in a mysterious new government ministry gathering 'expats' from across history to test whether time-travel is feasible.

Her role is to work as a 'bridge': living with, supporting and monitoring expat '1847' - Commander Graham Gore, a former Victorian polar explorer. Gore, an adventurer by trade, soon adjusts to this bizarre new world of washing machines, feminism and Spotify; and during a long, sultry summer the pair move from awkwardness to friendship to something more.

But as the true shape of the project that brought them together begins to emerge, Gore and the bridge are forced to confront their past choices and imagined futures. Can love triumph over the histories that have shaped them? And how do you defy that history when it is living in your house?

Newbies Encouraged!

Whether you're a long-time attendee or curious about joining a book club for the first time, we'd love to have you! We're a friendly, informal group who just enjoy chatting about books over a drink. Don't be shy - come along and say hello!

What to do:

• Read (or finish reading!) before the meetup- don't worry if you haven't finished it yet
• Come along to The Woodstock Arms

Please RSVP so we can get an idea of numbers and know who to look out for.
Looking forward to discussing this engaging book with you all!