3 Sep
7:00 pm
Proof Kitchen + Lounge
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.
What we are reading...
Story of my Life by Lucy Score
When rom-com author Hazel Hart’s marriage implodes and her publisher threatens to drop her if she misses one more deadline, she does what any self-respecting writer would do: she buys a crumbling mansion in a small Pennsylvania town she’s never visited, sight unseen.
Story Lake is not what she pictured. The house is a disaster, the locals are suspicious of city folk, and the contractor sent to fix the place, Campbell Bishop, is allergic to small talk. But something unexpected happens when Hazel trades her Upper East Side life for a town that’s seen better days: she starts writing again, the community starts to feel like home, and the grumpy contractor turns out to be more interesting than he first appears.
Lucy Score’s Story of My Life is a deeply fun, warm-hearted read about starting over, finding your people, and discovering that the best chapters of your life might begin exactly where you least expected. Perfect for anyone who has ever needed a complete reset and found one in the most unlikely place.
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18 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.
I have registered to attend the July event and this is my first time attending. Is there anything I need to know ahead of time? Is the group open to new members? Thanks!
Hi Leslie, the only thing you need is the discussion questions for the meeting. They are posted above under “What We Are Reading”. And yes, we are always welcoming new members!