Book Group - Reading for Pleasure (For Existing Students Only)
Course Outline:
This course encourages reading and the sharing of ideas through discussion, looking at the influence of our personal history and how it relates to our preferences in book selection today.
Please Bring:
Please purchase or come with the following books:
*Term 1 - 2024 Booklist:
Yellowface Rebecca F. Kuang
The Soumate Sally Hepworth
Birthday Stories Haruki Murakami
About the Tutor:
Margaret Baird is a trained English teacher. She currently works as an Individual and Couple Councillor in private practice. Leading groups both in the self-help and the book group area has been her special interest. She is currently a member of two book groups and is keen to encourage enrichment through reading and discussion.
This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.
Course testimonials:
- I enjoy learning about and from a wide range of great books with a group of intelligent and caring women and an excellent leader who guides and encourages everyone.
- This is a Top group where the continued renewal of the membership speaks for itself. A highlight of the week! Margaret is a gifted facilitator and friend to everyone.
- Margaret is a warm and engaging person and skilled in leading this group and encouraging in-depth discussion and the bringing to light each person's thoughts on the subject book. The group as a whole is friendly and welcoming.
- I enjoyed the trainer and the participants
- I have always enjoyed reading for pleasure led by Margaret, the choice of books are always interesting and stimulating. Margaret is always well prepared and able to be very inclusive with managing the group.
- As always, another stimulating term of discussion, controversy and illumination.
- Margaret is an excellent facilitator who is passionate about the books we read.
- The trainer is very experienced and there are a lot of interesting well-read people whose opinions are valuable.
- I have been attending Reading for Pleasure for some years and I have always looked forward to joining the group each term. Margaret has done an excellent job of coordinating our group and is considerate and inclusive of all our members.
- Margaret (facilitator) is insightful. Members thoughtful, friendly and interesting. Books well chosen.