27 Jan
7:00 pm
Eden Trattoria
Want to discuss great books with like-minded friends in Etobicoke?
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.
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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28 Comments
Hi! Is this chapter active?
It is indeed – here’s a link to the next meeting https://theglossbookclub.com/events/etobicokes-december-book-club/
Hi,
I wanna join a book club and I was wondering if you accept new members.
Hi Zahra, yes we are always accepting new members, and you are very welcome to join us!
Hi there, Can you tell me if the Etobicoke chapter usually meets in person now? I know covid threw a big wrench in it but I’m looking to enjoy that in person meetings.
Social interaction .. where have all the people gone. Smile. Is the age range diverse in the group.?
Cheers,
Isabel
Hi Isabel! Etobicoke has an in-person event planned for January the 31st, you can keep up with the upcoming events section on the Etobicoke page on our site . Some hosts have given us a range between 25-45 for age diversity in the group, hope this helps!
Hi! Can I come out to the next meeting? I’ve never been to a Gloss book club before.
Hello! Is this club open to having teens join?
Hi Nancy! Our book club is 18+, as some of our book selections are more mature reads.
Has the December 2023 meeting already happened? if not, when is it?
Hi Anjali! yes, the Etobicoke December book club was on Dec 12th! The January event should be posted shortly.
Hi! Is this chapter alive?
If you are still active and meeting in person, I would love more info to join
Hi Monica! Yes, we are still active in Etobicoke and you are very welcome to join! Future events have been posted under “Upcoming Bookclubs” and you can click on an event to register for it! Please let me know if you have any other questions.
Hi! I’m interested in joining your book club for May 28.
Hello! To join, please click on the event under “Upcoming Bookclubs” and then register for a spot under “Book Event”!
I can’t seem to figure out how to sign up for an Annual Membership and to join the November meeting.
Hi Laura, sorry to hear you’re experiencing difficulties. Please shoot us an email so our team can assist you further: info@theglossbookclub.com
Grab your seat link not working in Rayissa’s Etobicoke group
Hi Tracy! There aren’t any events currently posted. A new event should be posted shortly!
Hello,
Would you be able to tell me the book for the month of november
Kind regards,
Lisa
Hi Lisa,
November’s book is The Blue Hour by Paula Hawkins.
Here is a link to our book list: https://theglossbookclub.com/book-store/
Is there a meeting at State and Main or any other meeting in January for our group to discuss the Frozen River. I can’t seem to figure out how to register.
Hello, The January meeting is on January 28th at State & Main, 396 The East Mall, Etobicoke, ON M9B 6L5. Do you have a membership? Please be sure you are logged in when visiting the webpage. If you are logged in and still not able to register, please send a screenshot to me at amanda@theglossbookclub.com so I can check out whats going on! Thank you.
I haven’t attended any meetings before and I was wondering if there will be any in person meetings in 2025 and if so where will it be?
Hi Lindsay, the Etobicoke chapter meets once a month in person! The February event should be posted shortly.
Hi what is planned for July..what book and where you will meet.
What does the membership fee pay for
Hi Priscilla, the July event is July 29th at State & Main, and July’s book is The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown. While many book clubs don’t charge to attend, The Gloss isn’t an ordinary book club – it offers our members so much more including a well-researched book list, fully planned events, great partnership perks from likeminded brands, global social networking and discussion questions, author events, and social outings. We want to continue sharing our success with many more individuals in many more cities. But like with any expanding and aspiring global enterprise, development and growth only come with investment. It is for this reason that we charge a small fee for attendance at our book clubs.