03/06/2025
To be honest, we nearly pulled the plug on 'DeBooks' due to patchy interest. Delighted we persisted, with a sell-out response to our last 'session' and with growing love for the format and the impassioned insights from Howard and Philippa.
Chapter 6 should prove equally popular, with the internationally acclaimed 'My Brilliant Friend' by Elena Ferrante.
Set in post-war Naples, My Brilliant Friend tells the powerful and complex story of two girls, Elena and Lila, whose intense friendship shapes their lives from childhood through adolescence. As they navigate ambition, loyalty, rivalry, and love, Ferrante paints a rich portrait of friendship and the social fabric of 1950s Italy.
Voted #1 Best Book of the Century by New York Times.
As well as top notch book chat led by the don of the faculty, Howard, you get to sip and savour two hand-selected glasses of wine with links to the novels as well as some wine education by our very own Philippa. No pressure to contribute- a quality, relaxed, community gathering of intrigued minds.
📅 Date: Tuesday 9th September
⏰ Time: 7-9pm
Tickets, which include 2 glasses of wine and a pari of Italian cheeses to match, cost £25pp. Spots are limited so please get in touch on 01606 882101 to make sure you reserve your spot.
Any other clubs you think we should consider? Knitting? Painting? Origami? Chess? Cookery classes? Detectorists?!