Want to discuss great books with like-minded friends in Waterloo?
The concept is simple. We’re a global book club for likeminded women 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.
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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16 Comments
Hello! I am interested in joining, any word on when the next event will be held?
Hi Kelly! We are looking for a new host for Waterloo, so we unfortunately don’t have any events planned yet. If you are interested in hosting please send an email to info@theglossbookclub.com!
If the next one would could be on a Monday that would be amazing!
Hello, I want to join the club where I can discuss books and also meet in person. Is this club help me with that
Hi Rajvinder! Unfortunately our Waterloo club is inactive right now as we are looking for a new host! If you are interested in hosting please email info@theglossbookclub.com!
Would it be possible to meet at a cafe or restaurant?
Hi Katherine! yes, absolutely! That is where we recommend the meetings take place. The host’s role is just to organize the event!
what genre of books do you prefer? How is a book selected?
Hi Yan! Each month we read a different genre. The books are selected by our yearly members by voting for which one they would like to read.
I signed up and payed for the in person book club in January but wasn’t able to make it the day of. Is there a date for February?
Hi Alyssa! Yes, the February event was just posted above, under “Upcoming Bookclubs” it will be on Feb 28th!
Hi, I want to join the Waterloo – January book club, is there anything I should do before showing up?
Hi AJ! Yes, please register for the meeting by clicking on it under “Upcoming Bookclubs”.
Thank you Amanda 🙂
Thanks amanda, how many people usually attend?
Hi Alyssa! Around 5-10 people have been attending the Waterloo meetings recently.