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The Booker Tea reading group - Berlin chapter

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The Booker Tea Reading Group-Berlin will meet on Sunday, 26 November from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. to discuss "The Harmony Silk Factory" by Tash Aw. This title is available within 24 hours at Dussmann and Saint Georges in paperback.

Moderated but relaxed book discussion; attendees are to bring a vegetarian dish, dessert or bread & cheese for the shared meal. Non-smoking, pet-free gathering in the heart of Friedrichshain.

Other upcoming titles:

Dec. 2006: A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian by Marina Lewycka
Jan. 2007: Star of the Sea by Joseph O'Connor

When pre-selected titles are difficult to find, appropriate substitutions and notice will be provided. See The Booker Tea Berlin for more details.
tlcoles
The Booker Tea Reading Group-Berlin will meet on Sunday, December 17th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. to discuss "A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian" by Marina Lewycka. This title is available at Dussmann and Saint Georges in paperback.

Moderated but relaxed book discussion in English; attendees are to bring a vegetarian dish, dessert or bread & cheese for the shared meal. Non-smoking, pet-free gathering in the heart of the Friedrichshain neighborhood of Berlin.

Other upcoming titles:

Jan. 2007: Star of the Sea by Joseph O'Connor
Feb. 2007: The Hummingbird's Daughter by Luis Alberto Urrea

When pre-selected titles are difficult to find, appropriate substitutions and notice will be provided. See The Booker Tea / Berlin for more details.
tlcoles
The Booker Tea Reading Group-Berlin will meet on Sunday, January 28th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. to discuss "The Star of the Sea" by Joseph O'Connor. This title is available at Dussmann and Saint Georges in paperback.

Moderated but relaxed book discussion; attendees are to bring a vegetarian dish, dessert or bread & cheese for the shared meal. Non-smoking, pet-free gathering in the heart of Friedrichshain.

Other upcoming titles:

Feb. 2007: The Hummingbird's Daughter by Luis Alberto Urrea

When pre-selected titles are difficult to find, appropriate substitutions and notice will be provided. See The Booker Tea - Berlin for more details on the book, the author and the group.
tlcoles
The Booker Tea Reading Group-Berlin will meet on Sunday, March 18th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. to discuss "Get A Life" by Nadine Gordimer. This title is available at Dussmann and Saint Georges in paperback.

Moderated but relaxed book discussion; attendees are to bring a vegetarian dish, dessert or bread & cheese for the shared meal. Non-smoking, pet-free gathering in the heart of Friedrichshain.

When pre-selected titles are difficult to find, appropriate substitutions and notice will be provided. See The Booker Tea - Berlin for more details on the book, the author and the group.
tlcoles
The Booker Tea Reading Group-Berlin will meet on Sunday, April 22 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. to discuss "The Swallows of Kabul" by Yasmina Khadra. This title is available at Dussmann and Saint Georges in paperback.

Moderated but relaxed book discussion; attendees are to bring a vegetarian dish, dessert or bread & cheese for the shared meal. Non-smoking, pet-free gathering in the heart of Friedrichshain.

When pre-selected titles are difficult to find, appropriate substitutions and notice will be provided. See The Booker Tea - Berlin for more details on the book, the author and the group.
tlcoles
The Booker Tea Reading Group-Berlin will meet on Sunday, May 20 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. to discuss "The Accidental" by Ali Smith. This title is available at Dussmann and Saint Georges in paperback.

Moderated but relaxed book discussion; attendees are to bring a vegetarian dish, dessert or bread & cheese for the shared meal. Non-smoking, pet-free gathering in the heart of Friedrichshain.

When pre-selected titles are difficult to find, appropriate substitutions and notice will be provided. See The Booker Tea - Berlin for more details on the book, the author and the group.
tlcoles
The Booker Tea Reading Group-Berlin will meet on Sunday, June 24 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. to discuss "Intuition" by Allegra Goodman. This title is available at Dussmann and Saint Georges in paperback.

Moderated but relaxed book discussion; attendees are to bring a vegetarian dish, dessert or bread & cheese for the shared meal. Non-smoking, pet-free gathering in the heart of Friedrichshain.

When pre-selected titles are difficult to find, appropriate substitutions and notice will be provided. See The Booker Tea - Berlin for more details on the book, the author and the group.
tlcoles
The Booker Tea Reading Group-Berlin will meet on Sunday, August 26th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Unlike our usual program, this month is simply an OPEN discussion about our favorite books rather than a discussion of a particular title. smile.gif Attendees are to bring a vegetarian dish, dessert or bread & cheese for the shared meal. Non-smoking, pet-free gathering in the heart of Friedrichshain -- send me a PM if you want the address.

Our schedule of upcoming books for monthly chats is posted online at our book group website. Lots of additional information there about the group. Join us!
tlcoles
The Berlin chapter of the Booker Tea Reading Group will meet on Sunday, September 23rd from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. to discuss The Inheritance of Loss by Kiran Desai. More information on this title and the author is on our group web site. The location will again be my place in Friedrichshain; see the website for join information. Bring a veggie dish, bread and cheese, dessert, or fruit to share in the potluck dinner.
tlcoles
I have been lousy about posting here, but this book group continues to meet monthly. We've got 36 list members, but our average gathering has 8-10 people at a time (so everyone has a chance to participate in the discussion). You're welcome to join us!

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The Berlin chapter of the Booker Tea Reading Group will meet on Sunday, January 20th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. to discuss And She Was by Cindy Dyson. More information on this title and the author is on our group web site, TheBookerTea.com. The location will again be my place in Friedrichshain; see the website for join information. Bring a veggie dish, bread and cheese, dessert, or fruit to share in the potluck dinner.
tlcoles
The Berlin chapter of the Booker Tea Reading Group will meet on Sunday, February 24th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. to discuss Beasts of No Nation by Uzodinma Iweala. More information on this title and the author is on our group web site, TheBookerTea.com. The location will be in a member's home in Kreuzberg; see the website for join information. Bring a veggie dish, bread and cheese, dessert, or fruit to share in the potluck dinner.
tlcoles
Just a note that copies of this book are available now at Saint George's Bookshop. Just ask at the desk.
And thanks for your patience! smile.gif
tlcoles
The Berlin chapter of the Booker Tea Reading Group will meet on Sunday, March 30th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. to discuss The Girl Who Played Go by Shan Sa. More information on this title and the author is on our group web site, TheBookerTea.com. The location will be in a member's home in Friedrichshain; see the website for join information. Bring a veggie dish, bread and cheese, dessert, or fruit to share in the potluck dinner.

Copies of the book are available in Prenzlauer Berg at Saint George's Bookshop for a 1€ discount off the normal price for group memebers and online.
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Damn, I read the book but I'm afraid I'm going to have to miss this one as I have an early appt. tomorrow with the German officials. )= Next month?
tlcoles
Indeed!
tlcoles
The Booker Tea Reading Group -- Berlin Chapter will meet on Sunday, 20 April from 6-8 p.m. to discuss Gabriela, Clove and Cinnamon by Jorge Amado. Information on the book, the author and how to join our group is available at TheBookerTea.com. Guests are to bring a veggie entree, salad, dessert, fruit or bread and cheese to share in the potluck dinner.

Average attendance is 10 men and women, and the meeting is usually hosted in the Friedrichshain neighborhood.

Copies of the book in English are available at Saint George's Bookshop in Prenzaluer Berg at a discount for group members.
tlcoles
The Booker Tea Reading Group -- Berlin Chapter will meet on Sunday, 25 May from 6-8 p.m. to discuss Suite Française by Irène Némirovsky. Information on the book, the author and how to join our group is available at TheBookerTea.com. Guests are to bring a veggie entree, salad, dessert, fruit or bread and cheese to share in the potluck dinner.

Average attendance is 10 men and women, and the meeting is usually hosted in the Friedrichshain neighborhood.

Copies of the book in English are available at Saint George's Bookshop in Prenzaluer Berg at a discount for group members.
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