Book of the Month for July

Book of the Month

This month is special as we have the author Sally Page coming to visit our book club. I responded to an instagram post of which I didn't expect to hear anything. However, we were very lucky to receive an acceptance for Sally to attend our book club and it was arranged for our meeting in July. It may have the that we share the same surname that swayed the odds, but either way I am happy. Sally kindly sent us 11 copies of her bokk The Book of Beginnings for us all to read so I am excited to know what everyone thinks.

I have read the book before and I am also interested to see if I feel any different about it a second time around, or will the characters be like old friends that I have come to know and love.

As I read the book I will be posing questions and my review will be at the end of the month after our meeting.

Have you ever had an author kindly attend one of your book club meetings? Do you ever re read any of your books?

Let me know

Alis x

Title: The Book of Beginnings

The Book of Beginnings

Author: Sally page

Genre: Family Saga, Humorous Fiction

Publisher: Harper Collins

Date Published: 2023

Format: Paperback

Book Length: 416

Star Rating: 5***** I loved it and highly recommend

About Book: Her new chapter starts now…

Jo Sorsby is hiding from her past when she agrees to run her uncle’s beloved stationery shop. Glimpsing the lives of her customers between the warm wooden shelves, as they scribble little notes and browse colourful notebooks, distracts her from her bruised heart.

When she meets Ruth, a vicar running from a secret, and Malcolm, a septuagenarian still finding himself, she suddenly realizes she isn’t alone.

They each have a story that can transform Jo’s life… if only she can let them in.

My Thoughts: The Book of Beginnings by Sally page is a book about secrets, friendship, hope and belief. This is the second time I have read this book and although, I usually think there are two many books out there to read a book twice, I couldn’t resist as Sally Page is coming to our Book Club, so it has been made our Book of the Month.

As I read through the characters return to me like old friends, Sally writing makes you feel as if you are part of each conversation. I loved the camaraderie between Jo, Ruth and Malcolm it felt like a friendship had been bonded for the long term wherever their lives would take them. Malcolm was still my favourite character, his personality opened up like a beautiful flower as the friendship progressed. Sally Page’s writing has the ability to get under the skin of people and makes you want to get to know them.

At times I cries, not because of the sadness, but simply because of the raw honesty, but at times I laughed because of the gorgeous quips, the description of the peoples faces and the antics the three friends got up to.

I loved the historical element from beyond the grave, and really enjoyed the musings between the three amigos on what the ghosts would talk about.

In conclusion, a book that is worthy of all 5 stars that is funny and sad and a great testament to true friendship. If you love a book that has a bit of everything romance, friendship, laughter and raw emotion then this book is for you.

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