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Summer Blues..


With the summer drawing to a close, and the last "official" book club of the academic year over and done with, it is time for our members to take a little breather from the club.

We currently do not have a book that we are reading, however members (old and new) are more than welcome to read any of the books we have already read throughout the year.
 
I am busily promoting the club to new students and potential members, where we will meet next on Tuesday 30th September (time and location TBC).
 
Without further ado, to kick off the new academic year and the 2nd year of book club, we will be reading 'The Goldfinch' by Donna Tartt.
 
 
 
'The Goldfinch' is a story of 13 year old Theo, the survivor of a bomb attack that kills his mother. He finds himself wondering into a museum to take shelter and there he delves into mysterious wonder when he meets an elderly man and a feisty red haired girl, who tell him to take an antique ring to a place called Hobart and Blackwell. The ring forgotten some time later, Theo is taken in by a school friend's wealthy family and upon discovering the ring he decides to go and find Hobart and Blackwell...
Sounds like a great read; I look forward to welcoming back members with this book, which will be provided via hardback and electronically.

**Please note: This book choice is for Book Club A**
As always- any questions- please do not hesitate to ask. Other than that, happy reading, and see you on the 30th!

Carey

 


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