Shelf Indulgence Book Club

  The best book club discussions can’t be planned. They just have to spontaneously unfold, often with some very entertaining digressions. Author Gilly Macmillan joined us to discuss her most recent book, The Long Weekend. And, sure, we covered her very intriguing story - a very modern and creative tale inspired by that wonderful old movie, A Letter to Three Wives. But we also wandered off the path, leading to an equally lively discussion. Heather asked Gilly if she was inspired by the historical long barrows (of the Neolithic Period) in reference to a planned ritual for one of her characters. This led to Gilly recounting her rather spooky experience at the West Kennett Long Barrow in Avebury. Not surprising, but authors often have the best stories. They don’t all make it into their books. Also, if you’re a Vera fan, (British TV series - and if you’re not a fan, you should be) The Long Weekend takes place in Northern England, Vera’s stomping ground. ((Literally - she stomps)

A troubled young mother yearns for a shot at redemption in this heartbreaking yet hopeful story from #1  New York Times bestselling author Colleen Hoover.  After serving five years in prison for a tragic mistake, Kenna Rowan returns to the town where it all went wrong, hoping to reunite with her four-year-old daughter. But the bridges Kenna burned are proving impossible to rebuild. Everyone in her daughter’s life is determined to shut Kenna out, no matter how hard she works to prove herself. The only person who hasn’t closed the door on her completely is Ledger Ward, a local bar owner and one of the few remaining links to Kenna’s daughter. But if anyone were to discover how Ledger is slowly becoming an important part of Kenna’s life, both would risk losing the trust of everyone important to them. The two form a connection despite the pressure surrounding them, but as their romance grows, so does the risk. Kenna must find a way to absolve the mistakes of her past in order to build a fut

We were so lucky today to have  Gilly Macmillan  here with our book club to join us for our discussion of The long weekend. We wanted to share the discussion with those that couldn't make it but may have loved the book as much as we did:  Play Video   Enjoy! 

In this pulse-pounding thriller from the  New York Times  bestselling author of  The Nanny , a group of women travel to the most remote place in England for a weekend escape, only to discover a startling note that one of their husbands will be killed before they return home—perfect for fans of Ruth Ware and Lucy Foley. Three couples Two bodies One secret Dark Fell Barn is a “perfectly isolated” retreat, or so says its website when Jayne books a reservation for her friends. A quiet place, far removed from the rest of the world, is exactly what they need. The women arrive for a girls’ night ahead of their husbands. There’s ex-Army Jayne, hardened and serious, but also damaged. Ruth, the driven doctor and new mother who is battling demons of her own. Young Emily, just wed and insecure, the newest addition of this tight-knit band. Missing this year is Edie, who was the glue holding them together, until her husband died suddenly. But what they hoped would be a relaxing break soon turns to h