Orillia

Orillia

CANADA

Anne-Marie Hardie

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

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...

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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7 Comments

Joanna Aleksiun says:

January 28, 2024 at 11:32 pm

Good morning Jen,
I was so looking forward to coming to Moxy’s tonight to discuss The Housemaid, but unfortunately I have developed Bronchitis and would not want to expose anyone.
I have purchased next month’s book and look forward to meeting you then.

Joanna Aleksiun
shelline says:

February 11, 2024 at 6:29 am

Hi Jen:

I live in Ottawa (Orleans) would you have a phone number or email that would connect me to The Gloss in Ottawa?

Shelline Kovacs
shellinekovacs@outlook.com
- Amanda Gloss says:
  
  February 12, 2024 at 7:58 am
  
  Hi Shelline! I will give the Ottawa host your email address, and ask them to reach out to you! Here is the Ottawa webpage as well: https://theglossbookclub.com/ottawa/.
Alexis Schneider says:

June 24, 2024 at 2:15 pm

Hello, I just moved to Barrie and was looking to join a book club! I was just wondering if I would be able to get some more information!
- Amanda Gloss says:
  
  June 25, 2024 at 6:10 am
  
  Hi Alexis! All Gloss chapters read the same book at the same time and meet up once a month in a centrally located venue to discuss that month’s book. Here is a list of our monthly book selections: https://theglossbookclub.com/book-store/. We are always accepting new members so you are very welcome to join us! To join a book club chapter, you can visit the webpage, and click on an event under “Upcoming Bookclubs” to register for the meeting! Barrie’s July meeting should be posted very shortly!
Hilary Every says:

September 10, 2024 at 12:36 pm

Is there a wait list for the Sept 30th event? It would be my first time joining. I have started reading this book and am finding it most enjoyable! I guess I was feeling a little nervous to sign up before knowing if I would like the book.
- Amanda Gloss says:
  
  September 11, 2024 at 4:49 am
  
  You are the first on the waitlist. I will let you know if a spot opens up!