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What we are reading in June: All The Lonely People by Mike Gayle
If you loved A Man Called Ove, then prepare to be delighted as Jamaican immigrant Hubert rediscovers the world he’d turned his back on, in a novel that is “warm, funny, and gives you all the feels” (Good Housekeeping).
In weekly phone calls to his daughter in Australia, widower Hubert Birdpaints a picture of the perfect retirement, packed with fun, friendship, and fulfillment. But it’s a lie. In reality, Hubert’s days are all the same, dragging on without him seeing a single soul.
Until he receives some good news — good news that in one way turns out to be the worst news ever, news that will force him out again, into a world he has long since turned his back on. The news that his daughter is coming for a visit.
Now Hubert faces a seemingly impossible task: to make his real life resemble his fake life before the truth comes out.
Along the way Hubert stumbles across a second chance at love, renews a cherished friendship, and finds himself roped into an audacious community scheme that seeks to end loneliness once and for all . . .
Life is certainly beginning to happen to Hubert Bird. But with the origin of his earlier isolation always lurking in the shadows, will he ever get to live the life he’s pretended to have for so long?
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Hi all, I bought my mom a Gloss membership for Christmas (Naples, FL club), but I am slightly confused on how to sign my mom up for book club meetings in Naples? I am curious if someone could direct me, thank you!
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My son got this subscription for Christmas!
Please email info and specifics
I just bought a membership. I found the books for each month but do not know when the Naples club meets or where. Please help me find on the website.
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Hi Barbara! The April meeting for Naples was just posted under “Upcoming Bookclubs” just above!
I can’t seem to find anything about the May meeting . What is the best place to check and sign up for May?
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Hi Barbara! The May meeting has not been posted yet, it should be up very soon! It will be posted under “Upcoming Bookclubs” above!
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I am sorry but will most likely miss tonight’s meeting. My air conditioner went out and the repair person will be here between 4:00 and 6:00. Can’t wait to be cool again!