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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.

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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6 Comments
Hi,
I’m interested in joining the book club, or trying out at least. I live in Waterlooville. How would I do so, please?
kind regards,
Stephen
Hi Stephen! We do not have any events planned for Portsmouth yet, but they will be listed under “Upcoming Bookclubs” on this page once they are uploaded.
Hi, I live in Southsea. Are there any book clubs here at the moment?
Thanks, Samantha
Hi Samantha, unfortunately we are still looking for a host for our Portsmouth chapter. If you are interested in learning more about hosting please email me at amanda@theglossbookclub.com.
Hello, in Portsmouth where are the book clubs located and how often are the meet ups? Just wondering before I join, I case i wouldn’t be able to attend.
Hi Izzy, our chapters typically meet once a month, but the next event in Portsmouth will be in January. The January event will be at Scoops Gelato, 81-83 Elm Grove.