22 Jan
6:00 pm
Flock Wine Bistro
Want to discuss great books with like-minded friends in Fort Myers?
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.
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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12 Comments
My Dad is a 90 year old male that loves thread.. Is this book club for all ages, male and female?
Hi Pat! Yes, The Gloss is for all ages, but our attendees are mostly women. We are currently looking for a new host for our Fort Myers chapter, and hope to get it going again soon!
I’m interested in being a host for the Fort Myers, Florida, chapter.
Hi Jasmin, I have sent you an email !
Hello, did anything become of the Fort Myers chapter?
Hi Sylvia, unfortunately it is still inactive. If you are interested in hosting the chapter please enquire here: https://theglossbookclub.com/get-started/
Hi Sylvia, our Fort Myers chapter is active again and is having their first book club in May if you’re interested!
How do l RSVP for the May 27th book club in Fort Myers. I created an account
Hi Judith, to register for events, we require an active subscription to our website. Our subscriptions are available monthly, biannually, or yearly. You can choose the plan that works best for you here: https://theglossbookclub.com/membership/ After your membership is set up, you can access and register for any events!
Darling!
Hi! I was really hoping to make it tonight, but unfortunately, work got in the way. I did want to let you know that I read the book and thought it was absolutely lovely! I’m planning to be there next month and really look forward to meeting everyone.
Hi there. I have been interested in joining a book club for some time now, but have never participated in one before. I would love to learn more about Gloss, how often the club meets, for how long and where. I travel quite a bit for work, so might not be able to be at all meetings. I see that your next meeting is 12/20, but I will be out of town. Could you let me know when the following meeting is and what the next book will be? Thanks, Julie