I've been swithering over next month's Cornflower Book Group book, trying to balance periods, genres, countries, take account of availability and pick something which will prove a popular choice and an enjoyable read. As for a lot of us it is holiday time, we may be going away or perhaps have visitors staying and there may not be much opportunity for focus or sustained concentration, so a "difficult" book might not be right for August.
A few months ago, the overwhelmingly positive response to this post made me want to read I Capture the Castle
So many of you have read it already that you'll probably be able to comment without re-reading, while others, like me, who have long planned to read it might welcome a little gentle prod to pick up this lovely and much-loved book.
If you don't already have it it should be easily obtainable no matter where you are (though if not, The Book Depository will ship worldwide free), and if we slot it in for discussion beginning Saturday, 28th. August, there should be time for anyone who wants to to take it at a fairly leisurely pace. We'll convene this Saturday (24th. July) to talk about The Go-Between, but I hope there will be lots of eager participants for Dodie Smith's 1949 classic next month - all welcome!
