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 have attended our book discussion for some years and have valued the benefits it has to offer. Margaret has been a great leader and very organized and considerate of our group. We all have good life experiences and offer stimulating discussion respecting each others opinion and point of view
- 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.
- Course great as always. I prefer a normal class but thank you for making zoom possible.
- 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.
- I continue to enjoy my Tuesday mornings with good company and thoughtful discussions. Margaret is a skilful coordinator.
- Excellent course. I appreciate the effort the college has made to improve the facilities in the meeting room. Air con coffee etc. Louise
- Margaret is an excellent facilitator who is passionate about the books we read.
- The discussion is stimulating and enjoyable and the friendships formed are a much valued bonus. Margaret is an excellent tutor and her facilitation is integral to the success of the group.
- Margaret (facilitator) is insightful. Members thoughtful, friendly and interesting. Books well chosen.
- Intelligent lively discussion and group friendships. Margaret Baird is an excellent facilitator.