Book clubs in Cheshire

Thought provoking

I believe White Nights captures the reality of love rather than the idealised notion of it. It delves into love as a multifaceted emotion—complex, often difficult to express, and deeply tied to vulnerability. The story portrays the yearning and torment experienced by those who are eager for love but constrained by circumstances or emotions. It reveals that love, in its truest form, is not just about joy and connection but also about the pain, trust, and sacrifice it demands. This raw and honest depiction is what makes the book so powerful and relatable.

This is the book that has absolutely reawakened my once lost love for reading again and I just completely relate to the main character Tori 💜

It is a collection of short stories so can be read over time without confusion. My favourite story is The Second Bakery Attack

This is the book the Ring was adapted from

A book about found families, overcoming grief and plants.

A collection of short stories linked together by a family. My favourite was the one about the upside-down faced man and the babysitter and the bell.

I love the twists and turns of the story, the relationship dynamics and the backdrop of Greece….and the grounding in history.

Having read 1984 some time ago and wanting to delve more into classics, I gave this book a try. It provides a humbling lens on the life of someone whose journey takes them across different areas, where their perspective is shifted by poverty, and the friendships they make along the way. There's no grandiosity or built up happy endings, just a rich narrative. Not my usual book, but very much enjoyed it!

As a scientist, it's hard to find a good book that ignites good writing with accurate and engaging anecdotes. Sentient draws on animal senses and what we have learnt from the science of other species, weaving a rich story into each chapter, where you see the humanity of science and the translation of small beginnings upto exciting science.

The book thief follows the story of a young girl whose family hides a Jewish boy during the second world war. It elegantly crafts a story rife with tension from the perspective of children, which provides an interesting dimension.

Mysterious, haunting and touching story of a woman finding meaning and connections where none seem possible.

It's a mind bender the main character is a supernatural detective who owns a demonic cat, it's pretty funny, can't say much more coz it's been a bit since I read it and my memory is shot 🤣 there are 2 books in this series and I can't remember which is first either 😜🤣