The Swindon IVC book club is a sub-group for members of Swindon IVC. The book club meets about once every 6 to 8 weeks at different venues, often in people's houses. A theme/genre is chosen and then a book (or two) is picked for that month. Very informal and sociable so, if you like talking about books, having a good discussion, and meeting up over a drink and some nibbles, why not come along?
Our last read, chosen by Zoe was a classic read: "When I walked out one midsummer morning" by Laurie Lee and was discussed on 28th June 2024 at The Plough on the Hill.
For our next read, Ann has chosen: 'An orchestra of minorities' by Chigozie Obioma, which was shortlisted for the 2019 Man Booker Prize.
An Orchestra of Minorities is set in Umuahia, Nigeria and partly in Northern Cyprus. It follows Chinonso, a hardly surviving poultry farmer who stops a woman from taking her own life. The night changes all their lives, especially Ndali, the woman who does not carry out the intended action after much consternation and persuasion by Chinonso. They invariably fall in love after a long and frustrating courting period from the day they met. The protagonist, Chinonso ends up selling all his belongings to pursue higher education abroad to impress Ndali's parents.
He meets abject suffering in Northern Cyprus after being scammed and misled about his position at university and his return home is further delayed by imprisonment, hence his dream of marrying Ndali is further admonished to the sidelines.
The date for next meeting will be 7pm Friday 23rd August - see group emails or Events Full Details (when logged in as member).
Link to list of books we have discussed in previous meetings
New members are very welcome but should contact the host in advance so they get included on the time and other last minute details of the next meeting.
Happy reading!