Book clubs in Prestwick
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The Worldwide Warm & simple Book Club
Our book club explores stories and ideas that help us understand what it means to be human—through empathy, courage, meaning, and hope. We read books that invite reflection and encourage us to live more thoughtfully and compassionately. The focus is on stories and ideas that are honest yet hopeful, and that inspire a more conscious, life-affirming way of living. Reflective & invitational This book club is for readers drawn to works that deepen our understanding of humanity. We’re interested in books that don’t just observe life, but gently challenge us to live with greater purpose, empathy, and responsibility. We choose books that examine what it means to be human in a positive, forward-looking way—stories and reflections that encourage personal growth, moral clarity, and thoughtful engagement with the world. Whether Biography faith, philosophy, or psychology are welcome themes I would prefer to have an online meeting at a democratically approved time
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Jim
I’m a reflective reader who turns to books for more than entertainment. Reading is a place of stillness for me—a way to sit with difficult questions, deep emotions, and the hope that meaning and goodness still endure. I’m drawn to stories that move slowly, respect interior lives, and aren’t afraid of sorrow, doubt, or grace. I value sincerity over trendiness and depth over spectacle. I’m most engaged by writers who approach life with humility and compassion, who understand that much of human experience is unresolved, fragile, and beautiful at the same time. Books that explore faith, suffering, mortality, love, and moral choice tend to stay with me the longest—especially when they don’t offer easy answers. I gravitate towards nonfiction with emotional, spiritual and psychological depth. I also like contemplative novels, and classics or modern classics that have stood the test of time. I also appreciate thoughtful memoirs or essays about illness, loss, endurance, and hope. I’m less interested in fast-paced plots or pure escapism, and more interested in books that feel honest and human. I like books that make me a better person. I have an MA Creative Writing and I write essays under the theme "A Writers Notebook."
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Parminder
Hi I am semi retired and I'm looking to start reading more books. I think having a group to discuss books would encourage me to read more. I mainly read romance or autobiographical books.
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Anonymous7214
I'm a passionate sci-fi fan and history buff, recently retired and eager to meet new people and delve into great books with stimulating discussion at least once a month.
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I'm a middle-aged woman with evenings free to meet new bookclub friends to chat about psychology or the odd pop bio thrown in where everyone can decide.
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I'm a young woman in my 30s who's eager to explore contemporary literature with fellow readers and discuss the direction our society is taking through the written world.
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