We are two book clubs actually.  Due to enthusiastic participation of our members and the wish of others to jump in, we have spun a spin off!  The ChickLits will join us for social events so we can share our thoughts and plan our future reads together.  It remains to be seen whether we will read the same books or whether the ChickLits will choose their own reads. 

 We try to choose books of value that we might not have chosen had it not been for the book club.

We like to include both fiction and non-fiction, Canadian and world, classics and books of current interest. 

We meet once a month, and read 10 books a year.  At our June meeting (the "AGM"), we have a lively discussion of books to read for the following year.  We find that, knowing which books are upcoming helps us to locate and share copies, and/or to read a book when the mood strikes.

Before each meeting, we look at a list of questions (often found on the most excellent Reader's Guide series), to facillitate discussion.  The questions sometimes encourage thought and discussion - and sometimes are not at all necessary!

Meetings are held from 1:00-3:00 on the Tuesday of the month closest to the 'ides' - hence the name of our Mother book club!

The rosters for both groups for the 2026-2027 season!

Howard's End by E.M. Forster

July 14

How to Read a Book by Monica Wood

August 18

The Fox Wife by Yangsze Choo

September 15

Hymn to LIfe by Gisele Pilicot

October 13

Moon of the Crusted Snow by Waubgeshig Rice

November 17

Theo of Golden by Allen Levi

December 15

The Kingmaker  by Sonia Purnell

January 19

The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong

February 16

The Sideways Life of Denny Vos by Holly Kennedy

March 16

Animal Farm by George Orwell

April 13

AI for Good by Josh Tyrangiel

May 18

AGM   

June 15

Click on the book title for a link to the discussion questions.