Want to discuss great books with like-minded friends in Ottawa?
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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Grab your seat!What we are reading in April: Looking for Jane
A debut about three women whose lives are bound together by a long-lost letter, a mother’s love, and a secret network of women fighting for the right to choose—inspired by true stories.
2017: When Angela Creighton discovers a mysterious letter containing a life-shattering confession, she is determined to find the intended recipient. Her search takes her back to the 1970s when a group of daring women operated an illegal underground abortion network in Toronto known only by its whispered code name: Jane.
1971: As a teenager, Dr. Evelyn Taylor was sent to a home for “fallen” women where she was forced to give up her baby for adoption—a trauma she has never recovered from. Despite harrowing police raids and the constant threat of arrest, she joins the Jane Network as an abortion provider, determined to give other women the choice she never had.
1980: After discovering a shocking secret about her family, twenty-year-old Nancy Mitchell begins to question everything she has ever known. When she unexpectedly becomes pregnant, she feels like she has no one to turn to for help. Grappling with her decision, she locates “Jane” and finds a place of her own alongside Dr. Taylor within the network’s ranks, but she can never escape the lies that haunt her.
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Hello, does the Ottawa club only meet on Wednesday evenings? I like this book choice, but will always have a conflict Wednesday evenings.
Thanks
Hi Lynda, sorry for the delayed reply! Unfortunately we currently meet the last Wednesday of every month, but we have floated around the idea of moving to Tuesdays. If you follow us on instagram @theglossottawa and/ or join our Facebook group, we sometimes post polls to gauge interest/ availability of folks in Ottawa.
How many people are in the Ottawa group and where do they meet?
Hi Sally! We have around 15-25 members at each Ottawa meeting. The January book club is meeting at Thr33s Co. Snackbar, 589 Bank St, Ottawa
Hello, would love to join this lovely group, though I dnt exactly what am supposed to do to join. Where and when to meet .
Will be my pleasure if replied .
Hi Justine! You are very welcome to join us! To join, please click on an event under “Upcoming Bookclubs” and then scroll down to “Book Event” to register for a spot! The event info is available when you click on the event as well!
Hey there, I just recently moved to Ottawa and would love to join this and chat about all things books! Has the date/location been confirmed for March so I can join? I don’t see it under upcoming events but I may be missing it. Thanks 😊
Hi Gina! Yes, the date and location for March has been confirmed! It will be on March 27th at 7 PM at La Paladar (242 Bronson Ave Ottawa K1R 6H8). To register please click on the event under “Upcoming Bookclubs” above and book a spot!
My husband is looking for a book club in Ottawa. He’s 36, loves reading, and needs some extroverted time! Are there a mix of females and males in this group?
Hi Lauren! Our attendees are mostly women.
Hello!
What is the average age of the group?
Hi Marty! the average age of our members ranges between 25-60!
Hi Angelia:
I am wondering how do I navigate on the Gloss (Ottawa) site to find out where you will be meeting every last Wednesday of the month?
Thank you,
Shelline