The Free-Range Bookclub
Bookclubbers without boundaries in Nelson, New Zealand
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The Vintner’s Luck – Elizabeth Knox
READ FOR BOOKCLUB Chosen by Nadine The unorthodox story of a French winemaker and his homosexual love affair with an angel. ❚ “One summer night in 1808, Sobran Jodeau sets out to drown his love sorrows in his family’s vineyard when he stumbles upon an angel. Once… Continue Reading “The Vintner’s Luck – Elizabeth Knox”
The Plague – Albert Camus
READ FOR BOOKCLUB Chosen by Rachel The story of an Algerian city swept by a plague. It raises questions relating to destiny and human psychology. ♥ “A gripping tale of survival and resilience, and of the ways in which humankind confronts death, The Plague… Continue Reading “The Plague – Albert Camus”
And Then There Were None – Agatha Christie
READ FOR BOOKCLUB Chosen by Suzy Considered Agatha Christie’s masterpiece, this whodunnit is set on an island where the invitees of a party must work out who is killing off the guests. ♥ “An interesting assortment of strangers are summoned as weekend guests to… Continue Reading “And Then There Were None – Agatha Christie”
2008 – Bookerthon
The anticipation levels for Bookerthon 2008 has fluctuated for us both. Our love of Bookerthon has increased due to our Back Bookers but our inability to pick the winner last year has frayed our nerves. Plus, the couple of massive tomes shortlisted this year… Continue Reading “2008 – Bookerthon”
The White Tiger – Aravind Adiga
READ FOR BOOKERTHON Balram Halwai is a servant, a philosopher, an entrepreneur, a murderer. Over seven nights he explains how he became a success in life, having nothing but his own wits to help him along. ♥ “Born in the dark heart of India,… Continue Reading “The White Tiger – Aravind Adiga”
The Clothes On Their Backs – Linda Grant
READ FOR BOOKERTHON Vivien Kovacs is on a search to reveal the truth to the secrets kept from her by her timid Hungarian refugee parents ♥ “Two Jewish brothers are at the heart of this novel. One escapes Hungary prior to the war, marries… Continue Reading “The Clothes On Their Backs – Linda Grant”
Sea of Poppies – Amitav Ghosh
READ FOR BOOKERTHON A sailing ship full of emigrants, prisoners, labourers and enchanting personalities departs India in 1838. ♥ “Set in 1838, at a time of colonial upheaveal and shortly before the outbreak of the Opium Wars in China, Sea Of Poppies tells the… Continue Reading “Sea of Poppies – Amitav Ghosh”
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