St Oswald’s Book Club met on Monday 5th January in Ashbourne Library. It was lovely to all be together again after the Christmas break and ten of us chatted over December’s books, ‘Orbital’ by Samantha Harvey and’ Isolation Island’ by Louise Minchin.
Two more extreme reads you would struggle to find. One book written by a fictional writer about the true story of six astronauts/cosmonauts in 1991 living aboard a space station orbiting the world 16 times every day. Our second book followed 10 celebrities, now part of a gruelling reality show, who are cast away on a remote Scottish Island.
There is always time after these discussions to chat and share a coffee. The library staff make us very comfortable, and we can sit and watch Ashbourne bustle along Shrovetide Walk as we talk. We welcomed three new members to the group this month – Maxine, Elizabeth and Ruth. We are 14 in total so there is some sharing of books necessary, but we manage with e-books and downloads to Kindles. We all agree that we are reading more and this can only be good for us.
January’s read is ‘Murder Before Evensong’ by The Reverend Richard Coles. This is going to be a fun read and so close to home. When Daniel (vicar) announces a plan to install a toilet in the Church, the parish is suddenly (and unexpectedly) divided. A member of the Church is then found stabbed in the neck with a pair of secateurs! Daniel the vicar attempts to keep his fractured community together and catch the killer!
If you would like to know more about the Book Club, please contact Lindsay Walker through the Parish Office.