COOKHAM BOOK GROUP A good book is the precious life blood of a master spirit. (John Milton)

The Cookham Book Group is for all those who like a 'good read'. It meets at 8.15pm for 8.30pm. Unfortunately it has proved so popular that membership is closed for the foreseeable future.

What really knocks me out is a book, but when you're done reading it, you wish the author was a terrific friend of yours and you could call him up on the 'phone. (J D Salinger)

If you would like to know more about setting up your own Book Group contact Greta Dixon on 01628 627113

The Cookham Book Group was originally part of the Cookham Housewives' Register, but in the 1980's the Housewives' Register was wound down, but the love of reading stayed and so the Cookham Book Group was formed.

On hearing that Watership Down was a novel about rabbits, I would prefer to read a novel by rabbits about civil servants. (Craig Brown)

The Cookham Book Group meets every six weeks.

A definition of a classic. A book that people praise but don't read. (Mark Twain)

Books are picked by consensus and then read and critiqued by the group.

I read part of it all the way through. (Sam Goldwyn)

The books are always in paperback to reduce costs.  www.amazon.com has made the acquisition of titles a lot easier for members.

This is not a novel to be tossed aside lightly, it should be thrown with great force. (Dorothy Parker)

The Group meets in people's private homes in turn and then either the person who chose the book or the hostess starts off the discussion.

A book - what they make a movie out of for television. (Leonard Louis Levinson)

Numbers of members are limited and there may be a waiting list.

People say that life is the thing, but I prefer reading. (Logan Pearsall-Smith)

Membership is £2 a year, this covers the cost of producing the reading list. Stamps are an acceptable payment!!

Reading is not an occupation we encourage among police officers, we try to keep the paperwork down. (Joe Orton)

There are a wide variety of books chosen, both fiction and non fiction.  

IMPORTANT

 To assist with the catering, please remember to telephone the Hostess beforehand if you intend to be present at a meeting. 

All the books are available at reduced prices via the Internet from amazon.co.uk (pay by credit card)

The books are also available from stock or to order from Hammicks Maidenhead and other major booksellers.

BBC The Big Read (click here)

OR you may care to try a privately owned bookshop, strongly recommended by several members. If you have a Visa or Access card, books can be mailed by return. W & A Houben, 2 Church Court, Richmond, Surrey. Tel 020-8940-1055

One man is as good as another until he has written a book. (Benjamin Jarrett)

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