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Want to discuss great books with like-minded friends in Manchester? 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.

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Annie Bot by Sierra Greer

Annie Bot was created to be the perfect girlfriend for her human owner, Doug. Designed to satisfy his emotional and physical needs, she has dinner ready for him every night, wears the cute outfits he orders for her, and adjusts her libido to suit his moods. True, she’s not the greatest at keeping Doug’s place spotless, but she’s trying to please him. She’s trying hard.

She’s learning, too.

Doug says he loves that Annie’s artificial intelligence makes her seem more like a real woman, but the more human Annie becomes, the less perfectly she behaves. As Annie’s relationship with Doug grows more intricate and difficult, she starts to wonder whether Doug truly desires what he says he does. In such an impossible paradox, what does Annie owe herself?

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8 Comments

Karen crouch says:

January 4, 2023 at 4:09 am

I am interested in joining the Manchester book clum
- Amanda Gloss says:
  
  January 4, 2023 at 5:34 am
  
  Hi Karen! To join, visit our Manchester page, purchase the book, and if you’d like, reserve a spot for this months meeting on January 31st.
Jane says:

January 6, 2023 at 4:43 am

Hi. Are the events face-to-face or virtual? If they are face-to-face where is the venue? Thanks. Jane
- Amanda Gloss says:
  
  January 9, 2023 at 6:28 am
  
  We have both in-person meetings and virtual meetings. For the in- person January Manchester meeting, the location is Cosy Club, Corn Exchange, 37 Hanging Ditch, Manchester M4 3TR. For virtual meetings check out our information under the “Virtual+” tab.
Alex says:

February 13, 2023 at 4:47 am

Hey! When do you release tickets / post event for the following month? I can see Feb is sold out but would love to join for March
- Amanda Gloss says:
  
  February 13, 2023 at 5:24 am
  
  Hi Alex. Events are posted about 1-2 months prior to the event! We are working on posting March’s events now so check back soon!
Jess says:

April 30, 2024 at 4:47 am

Hi – I’m keen to join in May. Do we know what the book will be? I’m a slow reader so keen to get started if poss!
- Amanda Gloss says:
  
  May 1, 2024 at 5:44 am
  
  Hi Jess! Yes, the book will be The People on Platform 5 by Clare Pooley. You can check out all of our future book selections here: https://theglossbookclub.com/book-store/