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 2024-2025 season!
The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters
July 15
Dead Wake by Erik Larson
August 19
The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles
September 16
James by Percival Everett
October 14
On Character by Stanley McChrystal
November 18
Life Impossible by Matt Haig & Christmas Hoopla
December 16
Dream Count by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
January 20
The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
February 17
Twist
March 17
The Briar Club by Kate Quinn
April 14
There is Nothing for You Here by Fiona Hill
May 19
AGM
June 16
Click on the book title for a link to the discussion questions.
Date | Location & Treats | Book | Author |
July 23 |
Suzanne | No Two Persons | Erica Baumeister |
August 27 |
Jo | Tom's Story | Jo-Ann Oosterman |
September 24 |
Celeste | The Lost Apothecary | Sarah Penner |
October 22 |
Cathy | The Other Daughter (No questions) | Lisa Gardner |
November 26 |
Gail | The Idea of Canada | David Johnston |
December 10 |
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January 28 |
Sandy | A Fine Balance | Rohinton Mistry |
February 25 |
Chris | Thursday Murder Club | Richard Osman |
March 25 |
Mary Ellen | BlueBird | Genevieve Graham |
April 22 |
Ann | Made in China: | Amelia Pang |
May 27 |
Eleanor | The Hobbit | JRR Tolkien |
June 24 |
Upper Canada Golf Club Restaurant |