Book Corner
Our monthly book club from the comfort of your own armchair.
Novel Kicks Book Club: A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness
October is here. Autumn has arrived, the clocks go back and of course, Halloween is approaching.
It’s one of my favourite months (although I am a little biased with it being my birthday in October.) I am sad to be saying goodbye to summer but at the same time, I love the colder nights. It’s a great reason for the warm blankets, tea and books. Not that I’ve needed an excuse.
This month, the featured book we shall be reading is A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness. This is book one in the All Souls series and I think it’s perfect for the spookiest month of the year.
Our book club is open to everyone. It’s online so no need to remove the warm socks, get up from the comfy sofa and discard the cozy blanket. I think this is even the best excuse for a hot chocolate too… go on, treat yourself. I’ve posted a question below to get the discussion going. Whether you’ve already read it or will be reading along with me, I look forward to discussing this book with you in the comments.
About the book:
Diana and Matthew – the forbidden love at the heart of it.
When historian Diana Bishop opens an alchemical manuscript in the Bodleian Library, it’s an unwelcome intrusion of magic into her carefully ordered life. Though Diana is a witch of impeccable lineage, the violent death of her parents while she was still a child convinced her that human fear is more potent than any witchcraft. Now Diana has unwittingly exposed herself to a world she’s kept at bay for years; one of powerful witches, creative, destructive daemons and long-lived vampires.
Sensing the significance of Diana’s discovery, the creatures gather in Oxford, among them the enigmatic Matthew Clairmont, a vampire genticist.
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Novel Kicks Book Club: Blind Spot by Paula Hawkins
Hello September.
The first of the ‘ber’ months. It’s the back to school month. I confess, I’ve always loved this month especially when I was younger. It gave me an excuse to get new stationery although my husband will tell you I have enough notebooks.
The nights are getting a little shorter. It’s the perfect month to settle in with a good book and I hope you’ll find this month’s pick a good companion.
This month’s pick is Blind Spot by Paula Hawkins.
I am a fan of Paula’s novels and this novella sounded interesting. At only approx 128 pages, it’s a quick read.
Anyone can take part in our book club whether you’re reading along with me or have already read it. People who have seen the TV series are also welcome. The best part, you don’t have to leave your house to take part. I’ve posted a question below to kick off discussion and I look forward to chatting with you there.
About Blind Spot:
by Novel Kicks Book Club: In A Thousand Different Ways by Cecelia Ahern
August is here. Whoop Whoop.
Even though the weather can’t quite make up its mind, it’s still the month of Summer and holidays and lovely afternoons reading.
This month, I’ve picked a book from one of my favourite authors.
This month’s book pick is In A Thousand Different Ways by Cecilia Ahern.
There’s a bit about the book below. As usual, anyone can take part in our book club, whether you’ve already read this or will be reading along with me. The best part… you can do this from the comfort of your own armchair, the beach, garden, balcony.
I have put a question in the comments below to kick off the discussion. See you in the comments.
About In A Thousand Different Ways:
She knows your secrets. Now discover hers…
You’ve never met anyone like Alice. She sees the best in people. And the worst. She always seems to know exactly what everyone around her is feeling: a thousand different emotions. Every. Single. Day.
by Novel Kicks Book Club: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
Hello July. Welcome. It’s lovely to see you.
Dare I say it but the weather might have finally got the memo about it being summer. Oh no, have I gone and jinxed it now?
With July stretching out in front of us there’s the promise of long, lovely summer evenings in places like the garden or sat in your favourite comfortable chair with the sunshine streaming through the window. Maybe relaxing on the beach is more your thing, or you’re counting down the days to that long awaited summer holiday.
I have to admit, when deciding what book to pick this month, I considered doing Christmas in July and a festive story. However, I didn’t want to wish the warm weather away when it has only just arrived.
What a better companion to have than a good book. This month’s novel has been recommended to me by many people and I can’t wait to read it.
This month’s pick is Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus.
Details about taking part in our book club are below but first, here’s a little about the book:
Our ability to change everything – including yourself – starts here
Chemist Elizabeth Zott is not your average woman. In fact, she would be the first to point out that there is no such thing.
But it’s the early 1960s and her all-male team at Hastings Research Institute take a very unscientific view of equality.
Forced to leave her job at the institute, she soon finds herself the reluctant star of America’s most beloved cooking show, Supper at Six.
But as her following grows, not everyone is happy. Because as it turns out, Elizabeth Zott isn’t just teaching women to cook.
She’s daring them to change the status quo. One molecule at a time.
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by Novel Kicks Book Club: Bridgerton: Daphne’s Story – The Duke & I by Julia Quinn
Hello June.
The May bank holidays are gone and we are properly heading into Summer now. OK, I know the weather can’t make up its mind but I am hoping that this month’s book club choice will help you feel summery.
In honour of the new series that’s just come onto a popular streaming service, I’ve chosen the first novel in the Bridgerton book series – The Duke & I.
I have a confession to make… I have never read this series and have only just started watching the TV show. It didn’t take me long to morph into binge watching status. I am looking forward to reading the novel.
As usual, anyone can take part in our book club and can do so at any point in the month. Whether you’ve read this book before or, like me, will be reading it for the first time, you’re all welcome.
I’ve added a question to kick start the discusssion. I look forward to talking about this book and series in the comments.
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About Bridgerton: Daphne’s story – The Duke & I:
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