Islington Book Club

Islington Reads is a church book club open to all. It is a project of Islington United Church in partnership with A Novel Spot Bookshop.

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Islington Reads book club is open to all ages, genders and identities and to both members and non-members of Islington United Church. 
Islington Reads offers participants the opportunity to both read some great books and connect with other readers in a meaningful way.

First meeting

Tuesday, July 7 from 3:00 to 4:30 pm on Zoom

At our first meeting we will discuss Let Me Be Like Water by S.K. Perry.
Synopsis: Meet Frank, an older man who has the knack of finding people when they need him most. Meet Holly, a young lady trying to figure out her life without her boyfriend. Told from Holly’s perspective, this powerful novel explores new friendships and moving forward while paying tribute to a wonderful past.

second meeting

Tuesday, August 18 from 7:30 to 9:00 pm on Zoom

At our second meeting we will discuss Have You Seen Luis Velez? by Catherine Ryan Hyde.
Synopsis: A chance encounter between Raymond, a young man who feels he doesn’t belong, and Mildred, a 92-year-old blind woman, blossoms into a deep and rewarding friendship. Simple acts of kindness and learning the true meaning of living are explored in this poignant novel.

Where to find books

Books are available for purchase from A Novel Spot Bookshop located in the Humbertown Shopping Centre at 270 The Kingsway. You can order one or both books by calling the store at 416-233-2665 or visiting their website at www.novelspot.ca. Curbside pickups are available, as are deliveries in the M8 and M9 postal code areas for orders over $50. Books may also be available from other booksellers.

WHAT IS THE COST?

There is no cost to participate in the Islington Reads bookclub. The cost to purchase the books from A Novel Spot Bookshop is approximately $22 each, plus tax. At other book stores prices may vary. If you don’t wish to purchase the books, or aren’t in a financial position to do so, you can still participate. The church library has purchased a limited number of copies of the books and is making them available for lending. Please contact Anne Marriott, the church librarian, (anne.marriott@gmail.com; 416-234-0796) to reserve a copy. These books may also be available as ebooks through your local library or a partner library. Check online to find out.