The club offers members the opportunity to share and discuss their reading experiences in a friendly, sociable and informal atmosphere. Welcome to the website of the glasgow contemporary fiction discussion group on this site you will find lots of information about our book club. Book club currently hosted a book drive which provided books to glasgow elementary students. So expect different genres, themes and other awesomeness. The last tuesday of every month marks a special day for revellers at the hillhead bookclub. The ever changing roster of craft and cask ales is a real draw. Hillhead bookclub, glasgow updated 2020 restaurant. We just read books by women and i guess thats political in itself, the decision to do that, says heather middleton, who took over the group. Cocoa atelier chocolate or roasted cashew nuts by redmonds fine.
Through this blog, we aim to provide you with a unique insight into the world of books in glasgow. That morning, i opened the side door to see a huge package from ghirardelli, full to the brim with their holiday squares for easter. Make your book club evening even more special by preparing a menu that carries out the theme of your book. Another allmale reading group, this one with a name even more insistently macho than that of the man book club, is the international ultra manly book club, of kansas city, kan. All members of the book club read the same book over the same period. For example, last thursday evening i hosted book club at my house. The glasgow womens librarys gwl book club is one of the longest running groups in the city. Our dramatic five storey bookshop holds glasgows largest range of books, and we are the premier venue for events and author signings in the city, with two cafes serving locally sourced food and drink, and a licensed bar hosting our monthly book quiz, lectures, film and poetry nights and more. In the run up to xmas 2012, i would highly recommend two books.
Ive been a member of a book club for many years now. But the fact that those guys are out there does highlight the role that food plays in successful book club gatherings. Bookshop in glasgow sauchiehall street waterstones. Its a place to chill, have a drink and meet friends. Our monthly book club meets ten times a year on a tuesday evening in the library in glasgow. Once you have selected more than one resource from a group, you can only select a single resource from the remaining groups. By continuing to use our site, you accept the use of our cookies as described in our privacy policy and cookie policy. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Our book club is open to all literature friends and we are looking forward to meeting you online. Homemade bread straight from the oven w olive oil, a whipped butter alternative and or dip. Here are a few top book club selections and coordinating menus that are sure to add a new depth of flavor to your discussions. Hillhead bookclub menu, menu for hillhead bookclub, west end. Get your book loving friends together, and throw a book club party. The book is and should be the star of the show but snacks definitely come under the heading of best supporting actress.
Join the hillhead bookclub every last wednesday of the month for a musttry evening of lady balls bingo antics. Food and drink on board caledonian sleeper luxury train. Think central perk in glasgow, and youre not far wrong. The literary capital of scotland is generally thought to be edinburgh, but glasgow has its fair share of. Some book clubs serve entire dinners at their meetings, with menus that reflect themes or settings of the. A venue where left and right handers can exist in harmony without fear of persecution. Glasgwegians have always loved their libraries and they love to talk so local libraries have set up book groups which facilitate their desire to talk about the books they have read with other people. Use this list of book club menus for ideas or search for specific themes or cuisines. We might not like that particular book or we might love it the book club is designed for everyone to discover something new and to expand our literary knowledge. The building is great, the space chic, and the atmosphere cool. How to host a fall book club gathering williamssonoma taste. Life as a food blogger awards many incredible perks.
Home of the glasgow science fiction and fantasy bookgroup, meeting monthly to discuss some of the greatest titles in the genre for over 10 years. Whether you know exactly what you want to serve at your event or could use a little help from our event planners and executive head chef to create an inspired menu, our team is here to make your dining vision come true. Best glasgow clubs it attracts some of the worlds hottest dj talents, it hosts some of the uks coolest club nights and it boasts some seriously thumping venues. Read our club selected chinese themed book each month. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. Please see the menu card in your room or at your seat for all of the latest options. The raven is a welcoming bar and restaurant on renfield street in glasgow city centre. We are a friendly group of people of all ages and from all walks of life that have a love of books in common. Hillhead bookclub glasgow west end bar vinicombe street. Glasgow, scotland share book recommendations with your. Each supper is a three course menu and will include. At glasgow libraries we are passionate about books, and our reading groups are one of the ways we share this passion with our readers. Mar 16, 2020 inspiration and full menus for your next book club meeting.
Contact newspaper club our faqs can help with common questions about prices, payments, delivery times and design specifications. Mar, 2019 the book club restaurant in glasgow occupies what used to be a cinema. Ally alpine of celtic whiskey shop menupages magazine. In general, appetizers and smallbite foods are good choices for a book club. See more ideas about food recipes, brunch recipes and brunch.
Youve gathered your closest friends and chosen your favorite books now its your turn to host the next book club meeting. Serve the group a simple and delicious meal, let the wine flowand theyll want to have every meeting at your house. Jul, 2011 at glasgow libraries we are passionate about books, and our reading groups are one of the ways we share this passion with our readers. Hillhead bookclub menu, menu for hillhead bookclub, west. Our clubs are friendly and fun places to keep active. Glasgow book, film and theatre glasgow book, film and theatre 267 members. Hillhead bookclub 17 vinicombe street, g12 8sj glasgow, united kingdom rated 4. Hillhead bookclub pictures, hillhead bookclub photos. Were a global book club for likeminded women to discuss great books. Glasgow contemporary fiction discussion group index title. Hillhead bookclub vinicombe street, west end menu view the menu for hillhead bookclub glasgow on zomato for delivery, dineout or takeaway, hillhead.
Hillhead bookclub bars and pubs in glasgow time out. If theres one thing guests say about our accommodations, its that the beds are heavenly perfect for some sweet slumber. The menu a little food and wine set the right tone for the evening. This page is for all you bookworms in glasgow who would like to meet up in our local librarys and discuss books together in person. Glasgow supper club create a unique vegan dining experience in a beautiful southside apartment. The stripped back decor at the raven allows customers to focus on the stuff that really matters. Hillhead bookclub home glasgow, united kingdom menu. Standouts from the section amusingly and honestly titled things yer maw almost certainly does better include stornoway. The menu is full of declarations that bookclub staff are a whimsical. A macaron is a true test of french culinary skill, and this foodiebeloved story is the perfect excuse to show off your skills to the book club. Book clubs groups in glasgow heres a look at some book clubs groups near glasgow.
Find groups in glasgow, scotland about book clubs and meet people in your local community who share your interests. Hillhead bookclub glasgow 2020 all you need to know. We find it equally important that we get to share a meal thoughtfully prepared by the book club host that evening. Weve got the perfect winter book club menu all ready for you complete with easy cocktails, appetizers and dessert recipes.
Hillhead bookclub vinicombe street, west end menu view the menu for hillhead bookclub glasgow on zomato for delivery, dineout or takeaway, hillhead bookclub menu and prices. Theres also a full bar, a commitment to craft cocktails, extensive wine, and beer lists, and a special section at the bar reserved for those waiting for their takeout. Hillhead bookclub is a glasgow west end bar, wellknown for their eclectic music taste, commendable cocktails and good food. A satisfying meal makes everything better, from dance parties to dinner meetings. Each month, we pick a book by vote from all the suggestions, we read it and we meet to discuss our thoughts. It stars diane keaton, jane fonda, candice bergen, and mary steenburgen as four friends who read fifty shades of grey as part of their monthly book club, and subsequently begin to change how they view their personal relationships. Plan a stressfree day trip through scotlands west highlands with this convenient highlights tour that departs from central glasgow.
Want to discuss great books with likeminded friends in glasgow. Going with a guide not only eliminates the stress of navigating, but ensures you learn more about the region than you might from a guidebook. Like the library, the club reads exclusively women writers and its members are women and nonbinary people. Dec 15, 2019 plan a stressfree day trip through scotlands west highlands with this convenient highlights tour that departs from central glasgow. Nov 27, 2015 my home town is glasgow, so the ubiquitous chip. Pick something delicious but easy so you can enjoy the discussion as per the advice i have given already on this website, its preferable not to cook for book club it turns into a competition between book clubbers as. Going with a guide not only eliminates the stress of navigating, but ensures you learn more about the. Menu for a bookclub meeting fab book club recommendations. We offer room service if youd prefer, and we also offer a range of quality options to guests in our seated car. The paisley book club meets every second monday in saporito, a lovely coffee shop next to the paisley abbey. To confirm availability of places in a group contact. Photos of hillhead bookclub, vinicombe street, west end, glasgow. This approach is especially helpful when hosting a morning party, since you have just a few short hours between waking up and the arrival of your first guest, and i was happy with how it all came together for the weekend brunch i hosted for my book club.
We support a growing network of book groups around glasgow here we list the groups that are currently looking for members. Discover the best glasgow scotland travel books in best sellers. The shabby chic design philosophy is almost done to death here. Hotel rooms in glasgow city centre at kimpton blythswood square hotel, every room feels like it was created just with you in mind. Forth valley womens book club forth valley womens book club 19 literate warriors. Hillhead bookclub in the citys west end is no exception, with both food. When you want to book an activity that requires you to choose more than one resource, you will see an additional page for step 4. If you are a member of the group then you can find out what the current novel is that we are reading and when the group is due to take place. The venue housed in an old artdeco styled cinema with paint peeling off the walls outside, friends may raise a few eyebrows as they follow you. From its inception in 2008, the girly book club gbc now has over 120,000 members in 15 countries and 125 communities across the globe. Anyone whos been in a book club long enough knows its not just the books that keep bringing us together its also the food. Each supper will feature a different hero ingredient or theme. Sometimes the book s theme or the era or setting in which the action takes place can help determine the menu.
Glasgows brunch scene has become something of a spectacle, with bistros and. With killer sound systems, slick surrounds, and an upforit party crowd, our city punches well above its weight in the clubbing stakes. Between the world and me by tanehisi coates, in the heart of the sea. The glasgow book club the glasgow book club 3,304 friendly readers. Now that the holidays are past us, its time to settle back into our regular routines and social activities which means winter book club for lisa and i. We have 21 gyms, 12 pools and around 1,400 fitness classes a week. Playing for keeps glasgow lads book 1 by avery cockburn.
Weve got a great list of some real winner dinners that are not only delicious and homey, but are still pretty enough to impress everyone. The glasgow book club glasgow, united kingdom meetup. Find glasgow restaurants in the glasgow area and other neighbourhoods such as glasgow, springburn, clarkston, and more. You dont even have to be in the club car to enjoy our food and drink offering. Book club is a 2018 american romantic comedy film directed by bill holderman, in his directorial debut, and written by holderman and erin simms. Glasgow hotel guest rooms kimpton blythswood square. Sienna livermore contributing editor sienna livermore is a contributing editor at and covering bestselling products and things you just cant live without. Whether your book club meets weekly or monthly or somewhere in between, we have the best tips and tricks for when its your turn to host. Partick vip visually impaired book group next meeting friday 8th march, 23pm to talk about jackie kays memoir red dust road. Despite being quietly owned by the biggest generic pub and club chain in central scotland, hillhead bookclub manages to do a just about convincing job of passing itself off as a chintzy, boho. If you find yourself rushed and frazzled during a busy week and have absolutely no clue about what to cook for your book club meeting, fear not. Menu for a bookclub meeting dont slave over the stove. An illustrated history of glasgow s west end by gordon r.
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