English Books & Literature

Welcome! Gist below! :-) 1. Bring a book to the meet! 2. Buy a drink (and a bite if you're hungry). 3. Say hi to the folks. 4. Read! 5. We'll do a short round of intros and a short sharing at the end too. :) Come in and find us (we're probably the only reading group)! In the event that the place is full, we'll find a back up nearby. :-) This is a limited seats, small group event, so do try to update your RSVP early if your plans change! Thanks in advance! Nearest MRT: Somerset (NS23)

Welcome! Gist below! :-) 1. Bring a book to the meet! 2. Buy a drink (and a bite if you're hungry). 3. Say hi to the folks. 4. Read! 5. We'll do a short round of intros and a short sharing at the end too. :) Come in and find us (we're probably the only reading group)! In the event that the place is full, we'll find a back up nearby. :-) This is a limited seats, small group event, so do try to update your RSVP early if your plans change! Thanks in advance! Nearest MRT: Tanjong Pagar (EW15)

Bring your writing toolkit, charged batteries (social and electronic) and a writing agenda two hours long! Join fellow writers/journalists embarking on their journey towards Pulitzers and Hugos or maybe a print deadline! We accept researchers and marketers clearing overtime too! :) **We Write Together** is here to start building a writing community and get to know like-minded folk with stories to tell. Let's make new friends! As this is a small group event with limited slots, please keep your RSVP up to date!

Join us for our Squash Sessions happening every Monday / Wednesday / Thursday 6pm to 8pm or 8pm to 10pm Suitable for beginners to the Squash Regulars. Each Session is $15 for pay per play. You can also enquire about being a member when you arrive. We use Meetup.com to advertise the session and our members use a private whatsapp group to register. So should you be the only one signing up, you may still see a full house that evening. Do sign up prior as we are limited to 16 pax per 2 hours sessions. Do whatsapp the organizer at 9006 0909 @Trevor to expedite the reply and confirmation of your bookings.

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Hey members, come join us for this lovely evening sunset walk with your SG Hiking friends. It is a scenic stroll to enjoy the beautiful Park Connectors alongside the rivers and reservoirs. From the nice lookout bridges at Yishun/Lower Seletar, we'll walk through a tunnel along the Springleaf PCN river to Springleaf Nature Park and continue to Rocket Tower at Upper Seletar Reservoir to enjoy the breathtaking sunset. Thereafter, we'll continue with a Food Tour to check out the nice food & eateries along Springleaf row of shop-houses for dinner/ drinks (optional) eg. the famous Ampang Yong Tau Foo, Springleaf Prata etc. beside the Springleaf Mrt Station. Most importantly, this event is a good opportunity for you to catch up, meet up and get to know more SG Hiking friends. As this is a free event and slots are limited, please RSVP early. Remember to provide us your Mobile Number when you RSVP so that we can send you the details and exact place to meet once RSVP closes.. Those without Nos. shall be removed from the list. This scenic walk is for our SG members only. Please ask your friend/ family members to join our SG Group and RSVP on this Event with their Hp. Nos (visible only to us) so that we can fwd them the Event details & Meet-up point. As slots are limited, Priority will be given to all who are also our SG FaceBook members. Click here to join - https://www.facebook.com/groups/sghikingandtravel/ See you all soon! Event Hosts: David Lim - 9745 1777

Join us at a local café for quiet reading with fellow book lovers. Bring your book, read, and relax. Location: [Repose Bakery](https://www.instagram.com/reposebakery/?hl=en) 2 Everton Park #01-59C Format * 10 min: settle in * 50-60 min: silent reading * 15 min: optional sharing Note: Please order food/beverages at the café as a gesture of appreciation for using their space.

Welcome! Gist below! :-) 1. Bring a book to the meet! 2. Buy a drink (and a bite if you're hungry). 3. Say hi to the folks. 4. Read! 5. We'll do a short round of intros and a short sharing at the end too. :) Come in and find us (we're probably the only reading group)! In the event that the place is full, we'll find a back up nearby. :-) This is a limited seats, small group event, so do try to update your RSVP early if your plans change! Thanks in advance! Nearest MRT: Holland Village (CC21)

Welcome! Gist below! :-) 1. Bring a book to the meet! 2. Buy a drink (and a bite if you're hungry). 3. Say hi to the folks. 4. Read! 5. We'll do a short round of intros and a short sharing at the end too. :) Come in and find us (we're probably the only reading group)! In the event that the place is full, we'll find a back up nearby. :-) This is a limited seats, small group event, so do try to update your RSVP early if your plans change! Thanks in advance! Nearest MRT: Raffles Place

Join us at a local café for quiet reading with fellow book lovers. Bring your book, read, and relax. Location: [Lola's Cafe (Holland Village)]( https://www.instagram.com/lolascafesg/) 48 Lorong Mambong (277699) Format: * 10 min: settle in * 50-60 min: silent reading * 15 min: optional sharing Note: Please order food/beverages at the café as a gesture of appreciation for using their space.

A chill space for book lovers to read, socialise, and share what we’ve learned from our latest reads. We dive into stories, swap thoughts, and talk about the lessons that stuck with us. No pressure :) just good books, good vibes, and great conversations! All kinds of books are welcomed ☺️ **Guidelines to the bookclub** * * Pls bring your own book to the event to read :) * each person is required to order a drink * Timeline: 45 mins reading followed by 5-10 minutes of sharing each on their book

Join us for a captivating afternoon at the movies as we gather to watch Hamnet, the highly anticipated historical drama directed by Academy Award winner Chloé Zhao. After the screening, we’ll head to a nearby café or bar to discuss the film, share our thoughts, and catch up over drinks . Plot Summary: Based on Maggie O'Farrell's bestselling novel, Hamnet transports us to 16th-century England to explore the untold story of William Shakespeare and his wife, Agnes. The film beautifully chronicles their passionate relationship and the devastating loss of their 11-year-old son, Hamnet, to the plague. It is a profound look at grief, love, and the real-life tragedy that ultimately inspired the creation of the legendary play, Hamlet. The Stars: * Jessie Buckley as Agnes • Paul Mescal as William Shakespeare • Emily Watson as Mary Shakespeare • Joe Alwyn as Bartholomew Hathaway Why You Should See It: Directed by Chloé Zhao (Nomadland), this film is a visually stunning and deeply emotional masterpiece. It’s a perfect watch for lovers of history, literature, and powerful character-driven dramas. The lead performances by Buckley and Mescal are mesmerizing, making it one of the must-see cultural events in cinemas right now.

Come for a quiet block of 2 hours in a beautiful Japanese-inspired café in Tanjong Pagar. Specific venue will be revealed a day before event. **This is a simple, calm space** **to:** * read or work quietly on your own things or dreams * take short breaks and chat if you feel like it * just enjoy the atmosphere and company **Schedule (approx.)** * 10 mins: arrivals + grab a drink (min. 1) * 60–90 mins: thinking, reading, working on your dreams * 10–20 mins: optional chill chat before we wrap and stretch **Intro style (keep it easy):** We’ll keep introductions simple - name + what brought you here today. No need to introduce yourself through work. **House note:** This is not a networking or sales event. Please no pitching, recruiting, or unsolicited DMs. **What to bring:** Laptop / book / anything you want to work on **Good for:** People who like Japanese cafés, cozy spaces, and quiet company.

This will be the first ever Book Club Meet up for this group! * We will be discussing Dating After the End of the World by Jeneva Rose (if you would like a free EPUB copy of this book to read on kindle, message me & I can send you the ebook) * ***Changed the book from Daggermouth due to it being independently published and hard to find in print**** * Feel free to attend even if you haven't started or finished the book ◡̈ ! * Small snacks will be provided. You’re welcome to bring your own snacks & drinks too! * Even if the meetup event shows full, you are welcome to come. If you can no longer attend the event, no worries, just please try to update your status on meetup for it.

**Our March pick is *God of the Woods* by Liz Moore.** **This month’s novel is an award-winning literary mystery that blends family drama with psychological suspense. It explores women’s voices and relationships while delivering an exciting, eerie, and deeply suspenseful story. The book is 576 pages in print or 14 hours and 35 minutes on audiobook.** Early morning, August 1975: a camp counselor discovers an empty bunk. Its occupant, Barbara Van Laar, has gone missing. Barbara isn’t just any thirteen-year-old: she’s the daughter of the family that owns the summer camp and employs most of the region’s residents. And this isn’t the first time a Van Laar child has disappeared. Barbara’s older brother similarly vanished fourteen years ago, never to be found. As a panicked search begins, a thrilling drama unfolds. Chasing down the layered secrets of the Van Laar family and the blue-collar community working in its shadow, Moore’s multi-threaded story invites readers into a rich and gripping dynasty of secrets and second chances. It is Liz Moore’s most ambitious and wide-reaching novel yet.

Columbus libraries: [https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3262835](https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3262835) Location: [Knotty Pine Brewing](https://www.knottypinebrewing.net/) [Menu, scroll to the bottom](https://www.knottypinebrewing.net/menus-1) Book summary: Adunni is a fourteen-year-old Nigerian girl who knows what she wants: an education. This, her mother has told her, is the only way to get a "louding voice" -- the ability to speak for herself and decide her own future. But instead, Adunni's father sells her to be the third wife of a local man who is eager for her to bear him a son and heir. When Adunni runs away to the city, hoping to make a better life, she finds that the only other option before her is servitude to a wealthy family. As a yielding daughter, a subservient wife, and a powerless slave, Adunni is told, by words and deeds, that she is nothing. But while misfortunes might muffle her voice for a time, they cannot mute it. And when she realizes that she must stand up not only for herself, but for other girls, for the ones who came before her and were lost, and for the next girls, who will inevitably follow, she finds the resolve to speak, however she can--in a whisper, in song, in broken English--until she is heard

Join us for our March Book Club gathering where we will come together to discuss *The Manor of Dreams* by Christina Li in a safe and welcoming environment. Make new friends who share your passion for books and connect with fellow LGBTQ book enthusiasts.

Let’s meet and discuss this fun but moving collection of wildly creative short stories. (Photo credit: TimesNowNews.com)