14 Dec
3:00 pm
Urban Chestnut (St. Louis)
Want to discuss great books with like-minded friends in St. Louis?
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...
Finding Flora by Elinor Florence is our January pick at The Gloss — a fierce, big-hearted novel to start the year with inspiration, courage, and conversation.
Set in 1905 Alberta, the story begins with Flora making a daring escape from an abusive marriage by leaping from a moving train. Determined to reclaim her life, she uses a legal loophole to secure her own homestead on the Canadian frontier. What follows is a deeply satisfying tale of resilience and reinvention as Flora builds an unexpected chosen family: a Welsh widow and her children, two American chicken-raisers, and a Métis horse breaker. Together, they learn to survive the land, protect one another, and “fire the heather” when everything they’ve fought for is at risk.
A perfect read for anyone who loves stories of frontier grit, female strength, and communities forged in unlikely places, Finding Flora offers rich themes and memorable characters that will spark a fantastic discussion.
Join us this January as chapters around the world come together to read and explore this unforgettable novel. Whether you’re brand new to The Gloss or returning for another great year of reading, we’d love to have you with us. Pick up your copy, check your local meeting date, and come meet a welcoming community of women who love great books and even better conversation.Local Chapter Information below (scroll down)
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7 Comments
Hi there. I am interested in learning more about this book club in May and wondered if it is still meeting?
Hi Megan! 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! May’s St. Louis event should be posted very shortly!
Hi Megan,
I am the new host so I am still learning everything. We will be meeting on May 19. I just sent the email to get the event added here.
Sorry for the delay.
Rosemary
Are there open seats for this month?
Hi Andra, yes registration for the event has not opened yet. It will be posted under “Upcoming Bookclubs” very shortly.
I am interested in participating in a St. Louis book club, but thought they met at the Visitors Center in Forest Park monthly. Is there other info I need to discover?
Susan St Leger
Hi Susan! The July event will be July 28, 2024 at 3:00:00 PM at Wellspent Brewing Company 2917 Olive St. Saint Louis 63103. It will be posted under “Upcoming Bookclubs” shortly.