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i agree re: reiki but note that it is a volunteer they are looking for so presumably no funding being wasted. @mindinharingey you could get in touch with Integrated Body Dynamics on Ferme Park Road, they have a range of therapists who may be willin…
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You've got two and a half weeks to read Wise Children if you want to come along! Everyone welcome!
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No hats required or expected, although scorn will not be poured upon those who choose to don one. See you there!
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Coincidentally, John Banville has written a 'sequel' to this book, called Mrs Osmond, which will be published next week. https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/295048/mrs-osmond/ Spoiler alerts for the original book if you read the blurb! Double points i…
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@joust yes it's no problem to walk and hand it to the right people, but not everyone is as thoughtful as you or i or @Luirette . and fundamentally it *is* a problem that it happens at all, and it shouldn't be accepted as just a mild inconvenience! e…
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There's an abridged version read by Martin Jarvis which seems better... and only five hours long! I'm planning to audible this one too as I have a free token to use up!
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@Luirette I just looked at the audible reviews and it says the sound quality is atrocious... in the sample it sounds like they're at the bottom of the sea. I hope it's ok. Let us know if not as we could swap the book (the others seem ok!)?!
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Oh dear @Luirette rest up! I did the audiobook of this one. Pounding the last hour on 1.5 speed to get through in time... see you next month!
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i know sorry i was in a rush and trying to remember more information but that's actually all i can remember so i just went for it. it'll be called walnut. probably/possibly. successful female chef. SORRY i know i'm being annoying.
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walnut
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The *next* Stroud Green Book Group book will be 'Beloved' by Toni Morrison. One of those books that we all felt like we should have read... a curriculum staple, especially in America. Not necessarily a jolly one but there will no doubt be lots to…
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Trying to start a new discussion (re: book group) and it won't let me post because a category is required, but I can't select a category (all greyed out). On Chrome. IE won't let me sign in at all (says password is required even when I have enter…
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I second Victory Mansion! It's not particularly convenient to get to from Stroud Green but I live over that way now and it's one of my favourite places - the owners are so sweet and the food is indeed amazing (veggie breakfast sandwich is one of the…
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Looking forward to book group next week - my copy of the book has lots of helpful notes on interpretation. It's a surprisingly short book, if you start today I reckon you'll manage to finish it by Wednesday!
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I was just reading about bibliotherapy (slow day in the office) and came across this website: [http://thenovelcure.com/remedies](http://thenovelcure.com/remedies "http://thenovelcure.com/remedies") - an extract from a book called The Novel Cure, off…
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I'll see you there! I have unfortunately pre-judged this book and am looking forward to being pleasantly surprised... or giving it a good bashing over dinner That's the beauty of book group!
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I'm glad you loved it too, I've already passed it on to someone else who has already read it and loved it as well. I'm so sorry I missed it, but glad that my services weren't required to stick up for it if you all hated it!
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You've got a week to read this book! There's an [audiobook version](http://capitadiscovery.co.uk/islington/items/787450?resultsUri=http://capitadiscovery.co.uk/islington/items?query=hilary+mantel+giving#availability "audiobook version") available…
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The book is amazing! Looking forward to talking about it!
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A reminder that this is tomorrow night at the White Lion!
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Oh I spoke too soon, I managed to request a large-print copy to be transferred from MERTON of all places. It will probably be with me by next August. In doing these posts I have just realised how much better the Islington and Haringey library catalo…
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P.S. There are two copies in the [Haringey library catalogue](http://capitadiscovery.co.uk/haringey/items/414588?resultsUri=http://capitadiscovery.co.uk/haringey/items?query=rendell+doon#availability "Haringey library catalogue"). and loads in [I…
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Hello @alispalis - spot on: read the whole book (it's not a long one and we picked a particularly 'easy' one for the summer months!) and meet up to discuss in an entirely unstructured way. No other preparation required, no marks given, no GCSE Engli…
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@Luirette hope you can come anyway?! They are showing football at the Shaftesbury tonight in both the front and back rooms, so **I have reserved a table outside** at 8 o'clock. It looks like it will be dry and warm enough to sit out there!
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I am excited to say that I have started the book and expect to have finished it in time for the meeting! However, book-finishing is not a prerequisite for book group attendance. Come along one and all!
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I am excited about this! I will have finished the book with time to spare!
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I will be there! Sorry I have not been around for ages either. Looking forward to the Christmas meal!
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Don't worry I'll have a tap water and do a massive shit on the floor, will that suit you @gardener-joe?
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i'll be there. @ullswater good point but i am a bit worried about moving it last minute because some people don't check the website...
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I am not a fan of the new decor (although the loo is less horrid), but worse is the fact that it's £1.75 for a fresh lime and soda.