28 Jan
7:00 pm
Bartley’s Terrace
Want to discuss great books with like-minded friends in Dublin?
The Dublin chapter has been in place since 2017. We have about 6 core members 30 or so active members. Pre COVID we would have had lively meetings averaging about 25 ladies. Numbers dropped a lot during lockdown where we had zoom meetings. It was lovely being back in The Rag Trader sitting around the open fire, on comfy seats with cocktails in hand for the last few months. Great to see new faces each month
What we are reading...
Finding Flora by Elinor Florence is our January pick at The Gloss — a fierce, big-hearted novel to start the year with inspiration, courage, and conversation.
Set in 1905 Alberta, the story begins with Flora making a daring escape from an abusive marriage by leaping from a moving train. Determined to reclaim her life, she uses a legal loophole to secure her own homestead on the Canadian frontier. What follows is a deeply satisfying tale of resilience and reinvention as Flora builds an unexpected chosen family: a Welsh widow and her children, two American chicken-raisers, and a Métis horse breaker. Together, they learn to survive the land, protect one another, and “fire the heather” when everything they’ve fought for is at risk.
A perfect read for anyone who loves stories of frontier grit, female strength, and communities forged in unlikely places, Finding Flora offers rich themes and memorable characters that will spark a fantastic discussion.
Join us this January as chapters around the world come together to read and explore this unforgettable novel. Whether you’re brand new to The Gloss or returning for another great year of reading, we’d love to have you with us. Pick up your copy, check your local meeting date, and come meet a welcoming community of women who love great books and even better conversation.Local Chapter Information below (scroll down)
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I’d like to know more about this book club.
Hi Grainne! All Gloss chapters read the same book at the same time and meet up once a month in a centrally located venue to discuss the monthly book. The Gloss Book Club provides a relaxed and casual atmosphere to meet friends in new cities, as well as connecting individuals with others who share their love of good books. We are always welcoming new members, so you are very welcome to join us. To register for a meeting, you can click on it under “Upcoming Bookclubs”! Please let me know if you have any other questions!