South Loch Ness Book Reading Club

This group has now been running for four years, starting off with no set framework except the desire to enjoy and discover more books.

We have found that being given a book that which one would not necessarily choose to read has proved very rewarding. We have been quite laid back about the form of meetings and they have generally resolved into a structure which seems to suit everyone. We choose a book and at the next meeting, members give a summary of their thoughts on this read. This leads to a discussion - frequently quite robust - on the contents. We usually break for a cup of tes, and afterwards we give our personal marks on various aspects of the chosen book - i.e. content, characterisations, quality of writing etc., also whether we would read it again.

These meetings have frequently produced quite surprising comments and views and the group are all agreed that this manner of reading a book, which one might quite possibly pass by on the bookshelf, has been a great success. We obviously do have discussion about which book will be read next and there are occasionally low marks given, and even dislike is expressed, but even this has value as one has to think about why the book was not enjoyed.

Although it would be counter-productive to have too large a group, it is felt that two or three more members would be welcome. It is a most friendly and cheerful afternoon meeting so please do not hold back.

If you might be interested and would like to have a chat, please contact Jean Marshall on 01456 486758.