The Free-Range Bookclub
Bookclubbers without boundaries in Nelson, New Zealand
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Back Booker 2003
The 2003 Man Booker shortlist was another where we thought there was a stand out winner, however the judges didn’t see it the same way. Oryx & Crake is a life-changing book. Margaret Atwood not only has a hugely creative imagination, she is a… Continue Reading “Back Booker 2003”
Suite Francaise – Irene Nemirovsky
READ FOR BOOKCLUB Chosen by Suzy The story of the mass exodus from Paris on the eve of the Nazi invasion ☁ “Suite Francaise is the first two parts of a planned five part novel about the Nazi invasion of France and the mass exodus… Continue Reading “Suite Francaise – Irene Nemirovsky”
Novel About My Wife – Emily Perkins
READ FOR BOOKCLUB Chosen by Jo The lives of a London couple unravel after the wife survives a train derailment and notices a man following her. ☁ “Novel About My Wife is the story of a couple’s complicated relationship from the husband’s perspective. It’s… Continue Reading “Novel About My Wife – Emily Perkins”
2010 – Character Development
As in any good story, characters come and go, they fall pregnant, they embrace new friends and they introduce ideas and thoughts often contrary to our own. We have all of this bookclub, and like good literature, we wish it was all laughs and consistency… Continue Reading “2010 – Character Development”
2009 – End Of Year Thoughts
We were back at our old favourite Stoneridge this year for Sunday lunch and agreed it had been a diverse year as far as bookclub reading goes. One thing was for certain though, Xas was loved and adored by us all. There were a… Continue Reading “2009 – End Of Year Thoughts”
Netherland – Joseph O’Neill
READ FOR BOOKCLUB Chosen by Suzy In Netherland, we follow immigrant Dutchman Hans van den Broek, a financial analyst and cricket enthusiast, across a period of social turmoil following the 911 terror attacks on New York City. At the same time, Hans’ wife Rachel… Continue Reading “Netherland – Joseph O’Neill”
The 10pm Question – Kate de Goldi
READ FOR BOOKCLUB Chosen by Nadine Twelve year old Frankie Parsons worries about many things. His mother, who never leaves the house, is the only person who takes his concerns seriously. He develops the habit of posing a serious question to her at 10pm every… Continue Reading “The 10pm Question – Kate de Goldi”
Oooooo…!!! – Hone Tuwhare
READ FOR BOOKCLUB Chosen by Rachel A collection of poetry from Hone Tuwhare (Nga Puhi iwi, hapu Ngati Korokoro, Ngati Tautahi, Te Popoto and Te Uri-O-Hau). ❚ “This book has been collated from a large collection of Māori poet Hone Tuwhare’s writing, discovered sprawled over… Continue Reading “Oooooo…!!! – Hone Tuwhare”
2009 – Bookerthon
What a substantial stack of books on the Man Booker longlist this year! And we don’t just mean in size, but in scope, in ambition and punch. The ideas and importance as well as the number of pages seemed huge and overwhelming to us… Continue Reading “2009 – Bookerthon”
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