Want to discuss great books with like-minded friends in Ottawa?
The concept is simple. We’re a global book club for likeminded individuals to discuss great books! All members of the book club read the same book over the same period; members then meet up in their respective cities at the end of each month to discuss the book and exchange views.
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Grab your seat!What we are reading in May: Iona Iverson’s Rules for Commuting/The People on Platform 5
Every day Iona Iverson, a larger-than-life magazine advice columnist, travels the ten stops from Hampton Court to Waterloo Station by train, accompanied by her dog, Lulu. Every day she sees the same people, whom she knows only by nickname: Impossibly-Pretty-Bookworm and Terribly-Lonely-Teenager. Of course, they never speak. Seasoned commuters never do.
Then one morning, the man she calls Smart-But-Sexist-Manspreader chokes on a grape right in front of her. He’d have died were it not for the timely intervention of Sanjay, a nurse, who gives him the Heimlich maneuver. This single event starts a chain reaction, and an eclectic group of people with almost nothing in common except their commute discover that a chance encounter can blossom into much more. It turns out that talking to strangers can teach you about the world around you–and even more about yourself.
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The Gloss is so much more than a book club, we start the conversation around books – but it always leads to deeper more meaningful connection and provides the foundation for lifelong friendships. Join us and discover a wide variety of new books, new authors, new friends and enjoy a glass of wine all at the same time. We’re delighted to welcome you into The Gloss!
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Hello, does the Ottawa club only meet on Wednesday evenings? I like this book choice, but will always have a conflict Wednesday evenings.
Thanks
Hi Lynda, sorry for the delayed reply! Unfortunately we currently meet the last Wednesday of every month, but we have floated around the idea of moving to Tuesdays. If you follow us on instagram @theglossottawa and/ or join our Facebook group, we sometimes post polls to gauge interest/ availability of folks in Ottawa.
How many people are in the Ottawa group and where do they meet?
Hi Sally! We have around 15-25 members at each Ottawa meeting. The January book club is meeting at Thr33s Co. Snackbar, 589 Bank St, Ottawa
Hello, would love to join this lovely group, though I dnt exactly what am supposed to do to join. Where and when to meet .
Will be my pleasure if replied .
Hi Justine! You are very welcome to join us! To join, please click on an event under “Upcoming Bookclubs” and then scroll down to “Book Event” to register for a spot! The event info is available when you click on the event as well!
Hey there, I just recently moved to Ottawa and would love to join this and chat about all things books! Has the date/location been confirmed for March so I can join? I don’t see it under upcoming events but I may be missing it. Thanks 😊
Hi Gina! Yes, the date and location for March has been confirmed! It will be on March 27th at 7 PM at La Paladar (242 Bronson Ave Ottawa K1R 6H8). To register please click on the event under “Upcoming Bookclubs” above and book a spot!
My husband is looking for a book club in Ottawa. He’s 36, loves reading, and needs some extroverted time! Are there a mix of females and males in this group?
Hi Lauren! Our attendees are mostly women.
Hello!
What is the average age of the group?
Hi Marty! the average age of our members ranges between 25-60!
Hi Angelia:
I am wondering how do I navigate on the Gloss (Ottawa) site to find out where you will be meeting every last Wednesday of the month?
Thank you,
Shelline
Hi!
I bought a ticket to the Gloss meeting tonight (Wednesday 24 April), but a last-minute event prevents me from coming. Can I keep the ticket for next month?
Hi Sophie, yes you can. I will book you in for the May event as soon as it is posted as a credit.
Great, thanks!