Want to discuss great books with like-minded friends in Sheffield?
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.
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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The Gloss is so much more than a book club, we start the conversation around books – but it always leads to deeper more meaningful connection and provides the foundation for lifelong friendships. Join us and discover a wide variety of new books, new authors, new friends and enjoy a glass of wine all at the same time. We’re delighted to welcome you into The Gloss!
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15 Comments
Hello!
I’ve just moved to Sheffield and was looking to join a book club.
The Gloss seems perfect, but I don’t think it’s running in Sheffield at the moment?
Any help appreciated!
Thanks
Meera
Hi Meera! The Sheffield chapter is unfortunately inactive right now because we are looking for a new host! If you are interested in being a host, please reach out to info@theglossbookclub.com.
Hi there
I was looking for a book club in Sheffield.
I notice you’re looking for host. What does that entail?
Thanks
Jane
Hey Jane, thanks for reaching out. We’ll send you an email with more info!
I would also love to join! What are the expectations of a ‘host’. I’ve only ever been to a book club by a friend before but would like to get involved in something!
Hi Meera! I’d also be keen for a book club like this 🙂 It doesn’t look like there is one in Sheffield at the moment which is a shame
Hey I have also just moved to Sheffield it would be great to join a book club! I don’t have the confidence to host 🙁 but if you have any updated my insta is emiliazoex
Hi all,
I’m also in Sheffield looking for a book club!
Given there’s already a few of us, we should link up and get one started!
Looking for a book club in Sheffield too!
Hi Preeti! We are currently in the process of finding a new host for Sheffield! The chapter will hopefully be active again soon, and future events will be listed under “Upcoming Bookclubs”!
Hi everyone
I’m looking to join a book club in Sheffield.
Sandra
Hi Sandra! We are currently in the process of finding a new host for Sheffield! I can update you when it is active again!
Hi all, I’m also looking to join a book club to meet new people and engage with the community in Sheffield. Hope to see this chapter open again soon with a new host 🙂
– Darcey
Hi all,
I’ll be moving to Sheffield this week, I’m very interested in joining an active book club.
I love to read books a lot, mostly on philosophy, history, finance. Currently reading Antifragile, my second book this year. I have just finished The Almanac of Naval ravikant. My choice of books are not really fictional stories so not sure I’ll be suitable as a host. But I’ll like to make new friends, like minded and book loving ones. Also cos I’m an immigrant with no friends in Sheffield.
Hello! We are still looking for a host for the Sheffield chapter! Please send an email to info@theglossbookclub if you are interested in the host role and we can give you some more info about it! Thank you.