21 Jan
7:30 pm
Papillon
Want to discuss great books with like-minded friends in Liverpool?
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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9 Comments
Hello, I would like to join your book club. When and where do you meet? Thank you Monika
Hi Monika! The next meeting is Oct 25th at 7:30Pm, at Leaf. You can register for the event by clicking on it above, under “Upcoming Bookclubs” !
Hi,
I am coming to the upcoming book club event on the 25th October I am looking forward to this and meeting all who come and joining the book club, this is my first time coming to the event so will be nice.
Lucy 🙂
hi there, unfortunately I am able to make October’s book club but would be keen to join in November or December. Do you have the dates of these book clubs in Liverpool? Thank you,
Tanuka
Hi Tanuka! The Nov and Dec event should be posted shortly! We don’t have the event info yet!
Hi, I would love to come along this month, do you have the date yet? Thanks 🙂
Hi Maddie, yes, the July event will be July 31, 2024 at 7:30:00 PM at The Pen Factory, 13 Hope St, Liverpool L1 9BQ. The event should be posted under “Upcoming Bookclubs” very shortly, and then you can click on it to register.
Hey,
I’d love to come but just checking is it a women only book club?
Hi Luke, the Gloss is a community designed mainly for women and non-binary people. Men are not excluded and are welcome to attend our meetings if they feel a connection to The Gloss; however, we ask that all members who attend are respectful of the safe space our hosts have committed to fostering. The main objective for The Gloss is to create safe and welcoming communities that respect each and every attendee regardless of gender.