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Expat BookClub Dordrecht

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Expat BookClub Dordrecht

Expat BookClub Dordrecht was set up in February 2023 by Michelle Power-Engels. Since then it became a community for expats and locals in the area of Dordrecht!

Join us to share your love for books, to make friends and and have fun!

13/06/2026

My idea of paradise! 📚

07/06/2026

Bookclub meeting update:
We met at the Cocktailbar Blauwpoort as usual and the discussion about Play Nice was really fun.
Some people really didn’t like anything of it’s some others found it more interesting but not memorable.

The final score was 3.1 ⭐️ which is not bad at all!

Now is time to move to the next one. Much short time for a long book this month:
The name of the Rose by Umberto Eco.

Next meeting is on 28.06… hurry up with your Reading and see you there!

25/05/2026

What’s going on at the Bookclub recently?

Our fellow book lover and writer herself Ell P suggested a few horror books during last meeting.

The majority voted for “Play nice” by Rachel Harrison.

Some of us have finished the book in a week or less, some liked it and someone recently shared to have hated it!

There is a lot to discuss at the next Bookclub meeting on 7.06 then…

At the same time we are all struggling trying to read the seasons challenge book: “House of leaves” by Mark Z. Danielewski…. Cannot explain how confusing this book is, but if you haven’t heard about it check it out and have a look at Vinted, some of us might sell it soon 😅

The question now is: would anyone be able to finish it by 1.06? The chats are not promising… but you never know!

Comments on the books? Drop them below 👇

03/05/2026

Red Rising by Pierce Brown didn’t impress the most of us, at least not in a positive way.

We still have enjoyed the conversation around it and the different points of view.

New book for next month is a different genre… soon to be revealed.
lovers

17/03/2026

Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona daoibh

To celebrate St Patrick's Day heres a list of essential Irish books to enjoy.
Have you read any of these? Or do you have more to add to the list? Let me know!

Essential Literary Classics

🇮🇪Ulysses & Dubliners by James Joyce: Masterworks of modernism depicting life in Dublin.
🇮🇪The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde: A gothic tale of vanity and moral decay.
🇮🇪Dracula by Bram Stoker: The seminal gothic horror novel.
🇮🇪Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift: A satirical masterpiece.
🇮🇪At Swim-Two-Birds by Flann O'Brien: A highly inventive metafictional novel.

Acclaimed 20th Century Fiction

🇮🇪Amongst Women by John McGahern: A profound exploration of power and family in rural Ireland.
🇮🇪The Country Girls by Edna O'Brien: A groundbreaking story of female friendship.
🇮🇪Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha by Roddy Doyle: A Booker Prize-winning novel of childhood innocence.
🇮🇪Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín: A quiet, powerful tale of immigration and longing.
🇮🇪Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt: A memoir of childhood poverty in Limerick.

Must-Read Contemporary & Modern Fiction

🇮🇪Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan: A concise, powerful novella set in 1980s Ireland.
🇮🇪Normal People by Sally Rooney: A contemporary examination of complex relationships.
🇮🇪Milkman by Anna Burns: A Booker Prize-winning novel set during The Troubles.
🇮🇪The Heart's Invisible Furies by John Boyne: An epic tale covering decades of Irish life.
🇮🇪The Bee Sting by Paul Murray: A lauded, complex family saga.
🇮🇪In the Woods by Tana French: A highly acclaimed literary crime.

11 Essential Books by Irish Authors That Are Worth Reading https://share.google/w1fD2jtFzCGWel0mi

08/03/2026

Happy International Womens Day to all the BookBabes out there!

Celebrating women authors inspiring success and challenging world views https://share.google/nockf46DUCRImn88i

02/03/2026

Yesterday we discussed Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinnnman find our review below 😉

NEW ACHIEVEMENT: The Book Club Gauntlet.

You survived a group of humans over-analyzing your survival. They dissected your stats, mocked your cat, and debated your very existence while drinking wine and eating crunchy chicken. Most of them think you’re a two-dimensional meathead, but hey, a win is a win!

REWARD: Gold Bookworm’s Loot Box
Open it, Crawler. Or don't. Half your book club skipped the descriptions anyway.

Inside the Box:
[Item: The ‘Hetero Man’s Wet Dream’ Tank Top]
Quality: Rare (and slightly insulting)
Effect: +5 to Physical Charisma, but -10 to Character Depth. Whenever you speak, there’s a 15% chance a woman named Deren will sigh loudly in the background.

[Item: Donut’s Sassy Silencer]
Quality: Epic
Effect: Mutes any "submissive" critiques. It allows the user to be 100% smarter than everyone else while pretending to only care about high-end kibble and television syndication rights.

[Consumable: The ‘Skip Tutorial’ Scroll]
Quality: Common
Effect: Instantly teleports you past 40 pages of inventory management and weapon stats. Caution: Using this makes the plot feel "linear" and "two-dimensional," but at least you’ll be home in time for dinner.

[Passive Ability: Empathy for the Bosses]
Effect: Every time you kill a floor guardian, you feel a crushing sense of existential dread and "unnecessary cruelty." It doesn't stop the killing, it just makes you sadder while you do it. Fun!

THE "CRITIC'S SCORECARD" DEBUFF
Current Rating: 3.7 / 5 Stars
The "Ash" Bonus: You’ve been compared to a guy with a chainsaw hand. Your "vibes" are officially immaculate.
The Movie Deal Curse: Your life feels so much like a screenplay that the audience is already looking for the "Skip Intro" button.
The Cliffhanger Sting: That abrupt ending caused [Mass Disappointment] among the readers. Expect a 10% reduction in fan-mail until the next floor.

"God dammit, Carl! They said I was trying too hard! Tell them I’m a Princess! Tell them I’m the most intelligent being in the crawl and if they skip my dialogue again, I’ll have them all turned into Level 1 Goblins!" — Princess Donut

14/02/2026

Happy Valentines Day Book Lovers!

Whether you're head-over-heels or just head-over-books, today is the perfect excuse to indulge in a little literary romance. If you’re looking for a "Forever Valentine" to curl up with this weekend, here is a list of the greatest love stories in history. 🌹

What is your romance "go-to"?
Do you prefer the wit of a Regency ballroom, the intensity of a contemporary slow-burn, or a tragic ending that requires a box of tissues?

Let us know your favorite romantic read in the comments! 📖✨

A guide to the great love stories in Vintage Classics fiction https://share.google/iCFAtBYYkdQTfEUA1

Best Literary Romance Books (Greatest Love Stories of All Time) – Bookish Delights https://share.google/GXkwoBHFwIj0STufJ

06/02/2026

😏 drop those recommendations below 😏

06/02/2026

Wondering about our WhatsApp group chat? Its a whole community going on over there! Here's a peak at a few of our subchats 😉

More than a bookclub 🥰 why not pick up a book and join the family 🥰

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