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Book Club

Our friendly Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of the month in the Library at 3.30pm. We welcome anyone who enjoys reading and likes
talking about books. We don't do 'lit crit' but we discuss why we like/didn't like the book choice. We exchange tips on recent reads that we think others might enjoy, and then wander on to a wide range of subjects. You don't have to buy the books – we take turns to choose a book from a Cambridgeshire Libraries multi-copy list. If you are interested in joining us, send a request to Sally via info@haddenhamlibrarycambs.co.uk or give your contact details to a Library Volunteer.

 

Upcoming read:

Next month's book, also set in the 1930s, is the polar opposite of Hemingway's: 'Cold Comfort Farm' by Stella Gibbons, allegedly (according to its blurb) "probably the funniest book ever written". We'll be meeting on 19th May to discuss it. As always, everyone is welcome, and we can supply the book in advance.

To join us, speak to a Library volunteer, or drop a line to info@haddenhamlibrarycambs.co.uk.

This month we met to talk about To Kill a Mocking Bird by Harper Lee.

 

It's a book most of us had read before - one of us 70 years ago! It lead us on to an interesting discussion about US politics and banned book lists.

 

We all loved the book, it's beautifully written, with wonderful characters and is a clear window into small town America at a specific point in history. One of us went as far as to declare it "the perfect book"....another member was so enthused they immediately ordered Go Set a Watchman from the library (written earlier and published later) but we are NOT recommending you read that.

 

We do recommend To Kill a Mocking Bird - if you've never read it...do so. If you have read it...read it again.

 

9 out of 9.

 

 

...And just to tie it in with Pride month...here's one of many articles speculating about Harper Lee's sexuality and identity.

https://www.gaystarnews.com/article/harper-lee-queer/