What we’re about
Are you interested in learning more about world literature or looking for a book club geared towards 20 & 30somethings?
This North Herts based group aims to bring people together in a friendly and relaxed environment to discuss a range of fiction from a diverse array of international authors.
Sounds interesting! What kinds of books will I be reading?
We’re super keen on the idea of creating a reading list that centres around books with global voices, contemporary perspectives, and (perhaps most importantly) don’t require a massive amount of time to get through. As such we’ll be using the following guidelines to help pick our titles:
• Must have been translated into English from another language
• Should ideally be no longer than 350 pages
So, how will the sessions be structured?
We’ll kick off each session by going around the group, asking everyone to introduce themselves and give their brief impressions of the book. We’ll then split into smaller groups and present a series of open-ended questions exploring the title’s themes, characters, language and style. The discussions will be moderated to allow everyone the chance to speak (or not if they choose, that’s perfectly fine!).
After the group questions we’ll come back together to gather everyone’s final review scores. There will then be a social period where members are free to chat and get to know one another better 😊
Understood! When and where do we meet?
Meetups will be held on a Sunday morning once a month in Hitchin (see individual events for times & locations). Meetups are free to attend but out of courtesy to our hosts please do remember to purchase something to drink or eat from the café or bar where the event is held.
Oh! And if you are planning on attending a session, remember to RSVP!
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Book Club Meetup: A Thousand Blues by Cheon Seon-ranHitchin Coffee Lab, Hitchin
For August we’ll be reading A Thousand Blues by Cheon Seon-ran; Translated from the Korean by Chi-Young Kim
Available at Waterstones: https://www.waterstones.com/book/a-thousand-blues/cheon-seon-ran/chi-young-kim/9781529938029 | 320 pages |It's only when we slow down that we can truly experience joy ...
2035: In the shadow of a race-course, two sisters grow up, helping their mother at the local cafe that serves renowned ramen. Family life is fractious especially when one of them loses their day-job to an automaton.
When the sisters discover their beloved race-horse Today is being sent to the knacker's yard after a lifetime of over-racing, they are determined to rescue her.
To remind Today of happier times, they hatch a plan to let her run one last race. But it will be no ordinary event.
They will train her to run the slowest race of her life.
Narrated by a most unusual and unforgettable storyteller, A Thousand Blues is a powerful hymn to our humanity. Brimming with heart, hope and rage, it is a book to cherish, share and re-read.
As spaces are limited please only RSVP if you are able to make the event, newcomers are of course welcome!
