September's meeting took place at Sue's house. I was away on holiday and Jo kindly took notes of the proceedings and passed them to me for inclusion here.
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
One person said it nearly broke her heart, how black people were treated in the USA. She felt it was a thoughtful and remarkable book. Another said she didn't know whether to continue reading it or not. It made her cross about the injustice and poverty. She felt the book was a bit long winded.
Unreliable Memoirs.
It was agreed that the book was hard work and very Australian.
The Last Dance
This was enjoyed, and one person had read others by the same author.
La's Orchestra Saves The World
This was thought to be very much of a time and an era, it was interesting to read about the problems with sociability in World War Two and there was emotional turmoil.
The books that have been chosen for next time are:
The Gallery of Vanished Husbands by Natasha Solomons
Little Lies by Liane Moriarty
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
The Last Telegram by Liz Trenow
The group discussed a trip to a silk museum/factory, which would tie in with The Last Telegram. There are silk museums in Dartford and Braintree, I will look into these and be in touch by email to arrange a trip.
Our Christmas meal will be on Friday 12th December at 7.30pm, usual venue. We will be doing our usual Secret Santa - please wrap up a book that you have read and enjoyed, and we will swap them. When we reconvene in January the giver and receiver can discuss each book.
The next book club meeting will be on Wednesday 15th October at 7.30pm at Frances' house. Further details by email nearer the time.
Happy Reading!
