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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.
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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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Hi! I’m interested in attending the August 2nd book club meeting. On this website, it says that before I commit to a full membership, I can pay $5 for the first one that I attend. Would this be okay? Thank you. Pat O’Shea in Parksville
Hi Pat! Yes, if you click the event under “Upcoming Bookclubs” (located above the comment section) you can choose the pay as you go option! You can also choose the pay as you go option for each month you would like to attend instead of the membership.
Hi Pat! I just submitted the details for the August book club and look forward to you joining us at the end of the month!
Hi, I’d love to join the February bookclub meeting but I don’t see anything under the Upcoming bookclubs section. When will the feb meetup be?
Hi Holly! Our Nanaimo chapter is currently inactive. If you are interested in being a host to get the chapter going again please send an email to info@theglossbookclub.com!
Is this book club still happening? Would love to join if it is! 🙂
Hi Maddy, we are looking for a new host for the Nanaimo chapter. Unfortunately it is currently inactive. If you are interested in hosting the chapter, please submit a form here: https://theglossbookclub.com/get-started/ and we can send over hosting information.