At July's meeting Judy, Paige, Heather and Diane discussed 'The Last Mughal' by William Daylrumple with special guest Margot visiting from Norway. Judi, the historian of the group did not think it would be her choice of history books and recommends 'The Aristocrats' as a better read generally, but as only Diane actually finished the book we will have to admit that the book was not well received by the group. But despite this, we enjoyed a lively discussion about imperial Britain in India and how the current religious conflicts seem to be influenced by what happened in Delhi as related in the book. I went away feeling I would like to read it.
Margot suggested that the first weekend in May would be a good time for our Norwegian friends to join us here in the UK. They would fly into Stanstead. Southwold was floated as a possible place to stay as it is a very English seaside resort town. But suggestions are welcomed and we will have a firmer date from Margot in August. A pub or B&B or a cottage are possible venues - any suggestions welcome.
We made the executive decision for September to read 'Kafka by the Shore' by Haruki Murakami, the acclaimed author of Norwegian Wood among others.
This book contains lots of magical realism and is slightly bizarre, but we hope it will prompt good discussion as Murakami drops references to Shinto, Buddhist, and Faustian drama/psychology into the novel.
September's meeting will be held at Judi Jones' home on Thursday the 13th and will be presented by Paige.
Hope to see you all there.
Paige
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Thankyou Paige for creating this blog. This is the first time that I've blogged- so how much more exciting can life get? !
I am very sorry as I am unable to host September's session and can not make August's meeting either. Hope everyone is having a great summer. Best wishes, Judi Jones
Hi everyone, the August meeting at Springthorpe was a big success but we discovered that I am the only one able to definitely make the Sept meeting, Siobhan might. What about the rest of you? do we need to postpone until Oct?
Rachel.
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