Orbital, by Samantha Harvey. This book was chosen by Sue Druce. We will be meeting at Sue's flat in St Albans. Orbital by Samantha Harvey is a novel that follows six astronauts on the International Space Station as they orbit Earth: Setting The story takes place over the course of a day as the astronauts circle… Read More »Book Club – October 25th, 2024
In 1985 devoted father Bill Furlong discovers disturbing secrets kept by the local convent and uncovers shocking truths of his own.
We will be reading 'The Postcard' by Anne Berest. Sarah-Jane recommended this book. The provisional venue is Laura's house in Dane End. In January 2003, the Berest family receive a mysterious, unsigned postcard. On one side was an image of the Opéra Garnier; on the other, the names of their relatives who were killed… Read More »Book Club – December 6th, 2024
The annual American Club of Hertfordshire Christmas party will be held at Mary and Ken's house .
The Annual General Meeting for 2025 will take place on Thursday, January 16th, at 7,00 pm. Our President, Ann Chappell, will chair the meeting. Note, however, that the meeting will be held at Mary and Ken's house. This is because Ann is still 'moving in' to her apartment and does not have enough chairs for… Read More »Annual General Meeting – 7.00 pm January 16th 2025 – Gilhooly house
At this meeting of the ACH Book Club, two books will be discussed: (1) I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings, by Maya Angelou (2) Their Eyes Were Watching God, by Zora Neale Hurston Summary - I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings One of America's most important classics, the first and best loved volume… Read More »Book Club – January 30th – Evening 7.00 pm
Moroccan themed dinner at Waterend House, hosted by Sarah Jane and James
Educated is a 2018 memoir by American author Tara Westover. Westover recounts overcoming her survivalist Mormon family in order to go to college and emphasizes the importance of education in enlarging her world. She details her journey from her isolated life in the mountains of Idaho to completing a PhD program in history at Cambridge University. She started college at the age… Read More »Book Club – March 4, 2025
