Events and Meetings in 2007-2008
At the meeting on 7th April 2008 our guest speaker was local writer Clare
Dudman, author of 98 Reasons for Being who spoke
about attitudes to madness through the ages and their influence on her
novel.
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On Monday 14th January 2008 Will Davis, author of
My Side of the Story and winner of the 2007 Betty Trask Prize,
spoke at 7.30pm in Waverton Primary School.
The long list for this year was announced and is still
available from the Book lists page.
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At the second meeting of the 2007/08 season on Monday 26th November 2007
Gee Williams, author of Salvage - which
is set around Chester and North Wales - spoke at Waverton Primary School
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The first meeting of the Good Read for 2007/8 was held in Waverton Primary
School on Monday 8th October 2007. The speaker was Lucy Caldwell,
author of Where They Were Missed
Lucy Caldwell
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The dinner to celebrate the winner of the 2006/7 award, Nicola
Monaghan, was held at Eaton Golf Club on 5th October 2007.
Some photographs of the event follow:
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Readers' comments in 2007/8 included:
"Super read. Didn't want to put it down. Lots happening but not trying
to be too clever." [Crowstone by Jenni Mills]
"What a great idea! In spite of blurb - better than 'Dog in the Night'.
This is a winner, definitely. She draws you into Kate's isolation. Then
you view Green Oaks through the eyes of Kurt and Lisa. Shopping centres
will never seem the same again! Taut plot fully realised. A very satisfying
read." [What Was Lost by Catherine O'Flynn]
"A really good book! Well written, with lots of background and research
into life on a Greek Island. Very vivid descriptions (too clear at times).
Fascinating characters interacting through their families, lifestyles
and beliefs. Needs careful reading to notice the interlinking of words,
incidents, situation and characters. I liked the way the story was told
from different viewpoints." [The Messenger of Athens - Anne Zouroudi]
"A brilliant, just about plausible, story which touches on so many interesting
topics - the growth of a scientist, the shallowness of politicians, the
natural history of salmon, the geography of Yemen and the nature of nationalism.
I enjoyed every page." [Salmon Fishing in the Yemen - Paul Torday]
"Superbly written, draws the reader into the very heart and soul of the
story in a very descriptive and artistically visual way - I think the
first 10 I've ever given." [Mosquito by Roma Tearne]
"A very clever dark book. The action could not be anticipated. The atmosphere
he creates is extraordinary." [The Lying Tongue by Andrew Wilson]
"A completely spellbinding book - beautiful imagery, thoughtful insights,
highlights the harshness & brutality of 17th Century life. Reminded me
of The Lost Mariner which is in my top 10 all-time favourite books." [The
Solitude of Thomas Cave by Georgina Harding]
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