{"id":7539,"date":"2020-05-03T13:50:53","date_gmt":"2020-05-03T12:50:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?p=7539"},"modified":"2020-05-03T13:51:45","modified_gmt":"2020-05-03T12:51:45","slug":"page-turners-was-cancelled","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?p=7539","title":{"rendered":"Page Turners Was Cancelled!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Page turners was cancelled!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Due to the coronavirus the April meeting of the Page turners was cancelled. As there was no discussion possible of the latest book, no review is available. However, it was decided that the Page turners would reflect on the 90+ books that have been read by members over the last few years, and each member would choose the best book from the selection we have all read. This list may act as a prompt for people in Wenvoe in lockdown to pick up a book …and compare what you think to our reviews.<\/p>\n

Here is the list but in no particular order….happy reading!<\/p>\n

May<\/strong> <\/em>chose ‘Tombland’ by C J Sansom. A detailed historical murder mystery.<\/p>\n

Sylvia and Sandra<\/strong><\/em> both selected ‘The Poisonwood Bible’ by Barbara Kingsolver. This is the story of a missionary’s life in remote Congolese village and is an incredibly detailed portrait of his family and Congolese society.<\/p>\n

Tess<\/strong><\/em> suggested ‘Anna Karenina’ by Tolstoy. She believes it is the best love story of all time and even when he unbuttoned her long gloves it was very sensual.<\/p>\n

Lynne<\/strong> <\/em>nominated ‘Half of a Yellow Sun’ by Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. The novel tells the story of the Biafran war through the perspectives of different characters. Very vivid storytelling.<\/p>\n

Babs and Helen<\/strong><\/em> opted for ‘The Invention of Wings’ by Sue Monk Kidd. Babs thought it was a powerful and revealing historical novel based on the life of abolitionist Sarah Grimke and her slave Handful. Helen believes the lessons of history have not been learned and modern day slavery is still rife in some parts of the world.<\/p>\n

Jenny<\/strong><\/em> really liked ‘All the Light we Cannot See’ by Anthony Doerr. This is an intricate fable of morality and science set against the backdrop of WW2. Jenny loved the myriad cast of characters and thought it was an exciting and moving novel.<\/p>\n

This is a diverse selection of favourite reads, reflecting the lively discussions that frequently take place each month after the Page turners have read the chosen novels. We hope the list may inspire you to curl up with a book, or even one of these books selected by the Pageturners, during this period of lockdown. You’re never alone when you have a book to read<\/p>\n

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