The Birmingham Book Club

The Birmingham Book Club We're a friendly book club based in Birmingham, UK. Our monthly book discussion is at The Victoria. We also have a range of social events.

New members are always welcome! Check out our page on Heylo for more information. The discussion is often lively, but never gets personal. All views and opinions are respected. We love to socialise and here's plenty of time to get to know the rest of the group before, during and after the meeting. As well as our book discussions, we have occasional theatre nights and social events. Suggestions for nights out are always welcome. Anyone who loves reading books and talking about them should join us. Books are always chosen by a democratic vote. This often leads us to some surprising places, but everyone finds it rewarding to read books that they might not have otherwise picked up. Although there is a wide variety, we mostly read fiction of a middle- to highbrow quality. You can find a list of books we've read and more information about our meetings on our Meetup page. There is no charge for our meetings.

Haven't posted for a while due to general aversion to Facebook, but the group is still alive and well. Check us out at
09/09/2026

Haven't posted for a while due to general aversion to Facebook, but the group is still alive and well. Check us out at

Our monthly book discussion evening, on the second Tuesday, is when we share views and gain new insights into our chosen book. This is a moderated discussion, and everyone has the chance to contribute...

In August we'll be talking about school shootings in America. A dark subject, but in the hands of Douglas Coupland, it'...
14/06/2023

In August we'll be talking about school shootings in America. A dark subject, but in the hands of Douglas Coupland, it's sure to be treated with delicacy and humour.

About the book: *Hey Nostradamus!* follows the stories of victims of a fictional school shooting in North Vancouver in 1988. Coupland has expressed his concern that the ki

"Several recent studies have identified reading fiction as strongly correlated with higher levels of emotional intellige...
22/05/2023

"Several recent studies have identified reading fiction as strongly correlated with higher levels of emotional intelligence, including empathy, understanding of others, and deep thinking. "

Of course, we already knew that. 😀

Reading fiction can develop emotional intelligence skills, including understanding of others and deep thinking. Learn how two professors used fiction in their business classes to guide students’ discussions toward questions of empathy and emotion.

July's meeting will be another popular one. Book early!
13/05/2023

July's meeting will be another popular one. Book early!

About the book: *'Chemistry is change'* Chemist Elizabeth Zott is not your average woman. In fact, Elizabeth Zott would be the first to point out that there is no such thi

They're making a film of 'Night Boat to Tangier'. Should be gripping!
12/05/2023

They're making a film of 'Night Boat to Tangier'. Should be gripping!

EXCLUSIVE: As all of the Cannes packages start to trickle through ahead of the big event on the Croisette next week, an early frontrunner in the hot package game is Michael Fassbender, Domhnal…

'All for One and One for All'. If you like French literature, swashbuckling and swordfights, you won't want to miss our...
15/04/2023

'All for One and One for All'. If you like French literature, swashbuckling and swordfights, you won't want to miss our May Zoom meeting.

About the book: 'All for one and one for all' This swashbuckling epic of chivalry, honor, and derring-do, set in France during the 1620s, is richly populated with romantic

June's book is an American masterpiece, that will be fascinating for everyone to explore. Should be another lively and ...
15/04/2023

June's book is an American masterpiece, that will be fascinating for everyone to explore. Should be another lively and challenging discussion, with our usual side dish of bonhomie and good company.

About the book: *Go Tell It On The Mountain*, first published in 1953, is Baldwin's first major work, a semi-autobiographical novel that has established itself as an Ameri

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