Book Group - Reading for Pleasure (For Existing Students Only) - Northern Beaches Community College

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 the Group interaction when we discuss the books. Margaret is very skilled in both choosing different types of books and leading the discussion.
  • I value the opportunity to connect with friends I have made in this group. Margaret chooses interesting books which encourage much discussion.
  • I really love the choice of reading material and great discussion.
  • I enjoyed the trainer and the participants
  • I thoroughly enjoyed the 5 week course. Time of day and venue worked perfectly for me. I would strongly recommend it. Such fun.
  • 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
  • The trainer is very experienced and there are a lot of interesting well-read people whose opinions are valuable.
  • Getting together with the class and discussing books! Even if it was virtually. The Zoom experience was better than I had imagined it would be.
  • Excellent course. I appreciate the effort the college has made to improve the facilities in the meeting room. Air con coffee etc. Louise
  • 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.