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Category: Books

Fantastic Evening Discussing – The Long Take

By N Smith12th October 201810th November 2018 Categories: Books Tags: books, mac, Man Booker Prize, reading Leave a comment

Fantastic evening last night where the Writers’ Reading group and friends read and discussed the Booker shortlisted The Long Take by Robin Robertson.  Five star reviews all round for the book and our readings in our favourite venue –  The Hexagon, Mac Birmingham

Vernon Subutex One by Virginie Despentes at The Hexagon

By N Smith25th May 201828th May 2018 Categories: Books Tags: arts, creative writing, events Leave a comment

Two brilliant photos of our meeting to discuss the book at the Hexagon. Vernon Subutex One by Virginie Despentes… thrilling, magnificently audacious, the story of now… bit like the Writers Reading Group! #MBI2018

Man Booker Discussion – MAC Birmingham 17th May 2018

By N Smith17th May 201817th May 2018 Categories: Books, news, Publications Tags: books, mac, Man Booker Prize, reading Leave a comment

Join the Writers Reading group @HearthCentre to discuss the book they are shadowing for the Man Booker Prize 2018 #MBI2018 – Vernon Subutex 1 at the Hexagon ‘@mac_birmingham on May 17 at 7.00 pm. Translator @Terribleman and writer @DespentesActu -all 5 stars so far! Read the Guardian article here

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