Last night was the 3rd meeting of The Portico's newly established book group. We have met once a month to discuss the books we have read - first was Charles Dickens: A Life by Claire Tomalin, of which 12 copies were generously donated to the book group by the Manchester Literature Festival with the condition that the books continue to be passed on to other book groups; second was Dracula by Bram Stoker; and, most recently, The Go-Between by L.P. Hartley.
As the books are chosen from suggestions by the members of the book group, the selection has so far been diverse. Last night decided that our next read will be Do White Whales Sing at the Edge of the World by Paul Wilson, a past Portico Prize winner!
The book group is open to Library members and the general public and has ranged from about 10 to 5 people, but we believe we can accommodate up to 12 so there is certainly space for more book groupers! The book group members have a great deal of insight to offer on various topics which keeps the discussions lively and interesting and of course, meeting in the Library of an evening with biscuits, coffee and tea, cosy chairs and low lighting creates an ambiance all in itself.
If you would like to attend the book group contact librarian@theportico.org.uk
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