Want to discuss great books with like-minded friends in Waterloo?
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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16 Comments
Hello! I am interested in joining, any word on when the next event will be held?
Hi Kelly! We are looking for a new host for Waterloo, so we unfortunately don’t have any events planned yet. If you are interested in hosting please send an email to info@theglossbookclub.com!
If the next one would could be on a Monday that would be amazing!
Hello, I want to join the club where I can discuss books and also meet in person. Is this club help me with that
Hi Rajvinder! Unfortunately our Waterloo club is inactive right now as we are looking for a new host! If you are interested in hosting please email info@theglossbookclub.com!
Would it be possible to meet at a cafe or restaurant?
Hi Katherine! yes, absolutely! That is where we recommend the meetings take place. The host’s role is just to organize the event!
what genre of books do you prefer? How is a book selected?
Hi Yan! Each month we read a different genre. The books are selected by our yearly members by voting for which one they would like to read.
I signed up and payed for the in person book club in January but wasn’t able to make it the day of. Is there a date for February?
Hi Alyssa! Yes, the February event was just posted above, under “Upcoming Bookclubs” it will be on Feb 28th!
Hi, I want to join the Waterloo – January book club, is there anything I should do before showing up?
Hi AJ! Yes, please register for the meeting by clicking on it under “Upcoming Bookclubs”.
Thank you Amanda 🙂
Thanks amanda, how many people usually attend?
Hi Alyssa! Around 5-10 people have been attending the Waterloo meetings recently.