Want to discuss great books with like-minded friends in Ōtautahi Christchurch?
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 April: Looking for Jane
A debut about three women whose lives are bound together by a long-lost letter, a mother’s love, and a secret network of women fighting for the right to choose—inspired by true stories.
2017: When Angela Creighton discovers a mysterious letter containing a life-shattering confession, she is determined to find the intended recipient. Her search takes her back to the 1970s when a group of daring women operated an illegal underground abortion network in Toronto known only by its whispered code name: Jane.
1971: As a teenager, Dr. Evelyn Taylor was sent to a home for “fallen” women where she was forced to give up her baby for adoption—a trauma she has never recovered from. Despite harrowing police raids and the constant threat of arrest, she joins the Jane Network as an abortion provider, determined to give other women the choice she never had.
1980: After discovering a shocking secret about her family, twenty-year-old Nancy Mitchell begins to question everything she has ever known. When she unexpectedly becomes pregnant, she feels like she has no one to turn to for help. Grappling with her decision, she locates “Jane” and finds a place of her own alongside Dr. Taylor within the network’s ranks, but she can never escape the lies that haunt her.
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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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18 Comments
Before I join, I need to know when and where meetings are held, as I use a wheel chair
I don’t know where the May event will be but once I do I’ll reach out and let you know.
Hi, I’m also interested to attend this, and would like the details of when and where it meets
Hello, I’m interested in coming along to a bookclub night and seeing if it’s for me. Could you please email through the details for August so I can read the book and come along? Thanks heaps
Do many attend the Chch group session and what age range is it usually?
Hi Hannah, so far there are 6 people signed up for the January meeting. The age range typically ranges around 25-45 years old.
I would be interested to know the same as Hannah! I’m new in town and looking for a group to join so would be great to know a bit more. Thanks!
Thanks so much. Not sure I’ll make the January one but will start in Feb 🙂
Hi All, are there any other groups meeting on a Thursday or Friday evening? If so, I’d love to join. Thanks!
This is cool, how does it work? we just grab a copy and turn up at the meeting? I’m probably too late for this one sadly as all the library copies are loaned out but keen to come to the next one for sure 🙂
I would love to join this group!
Sadly I think it’s too late for May, but can I join the June one? And if so, do I just grab the book, read it and then go to the meet up? Or is there a bigger process?
Hi Ashleigh! To register for the meeting you can click the event under “Upcoming Bookclubs”. June’s event should be posted here soon to register!
Hi Amanda I found you guys on meetup. I’d like to join too but need to know where you meet as I use a wheelchair
Hi Rachel! I contacted the restaurant for the May meeting and unfortunately they are not wheelchair accessible. I will message your host to let her know a venue with wheelchair accessibility would be appreciated going forward.
Hi can you just come a long to one night and see if this is something you would like before getting a membership?
Thanks
Hi Bernadette! We have our pay as you go option for 5$ a meeting so you can try it out before committing to a membership! Just select the pay as you go option when you register for the meeting.
Hi there I’m really interested in coming along to the next meeting, whereabouts will it be? 🙂
Hi India! The February book club meeting will be at six ounces, 178 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch 8014. The event info will be posted under “Upcoming Bookclubs” very shortly to register.