A rich and thought-provoking Books and Bakes session exploring The Dressmaker by Rosalie Ham. With themes of reputation, creativity, and small-town life, the book sparked varied perspectives and meaningful conversation.
A University of Glasgow researcher is asking a question that doesn’t get asked enough: when do disabled people actually get to rest? Not just sleep — but genuinely meaningful, restful free time that belongs to them. We’re sharing a research project that’s gathering real experiences to build a Manifesto for Rest and Free Time, and they need your voice.
A thoughtful and engaging Books and Bakes session exploring The Fellowship of Puzzle Makers by Samuel Burr. With themes of belonging, identity, and community, the book sparked meaningful conversation, shared reflections, and plenty of curiosity.
A fascinating discussion at Books and Bakes this week as the group explored A Very English Scandal by John Preston. With some members having lived through the era—and even been part of the Liberal Party—it sparked surprising reflections, varied perspectives, and powerful conversation about history, memory, and change.
A reflective and atmospheric novel exploring family secrets, shifting timelines, and the echoes of the past. In February, our Books and Bakes group discussed The Midnight Hour by Eve Chase, sparking thoughtful conversation about memory, perspective, and storytelling.
A gripping psychological thriller that explores loyalty, fear, and the heavy cost of keeping a secret. In this reflective summary of Gillian McAllister’s That Night, we delve into the moment that changes everything for the Plant siblings and the emotional unravelling that follows. A tense, character-driven story that asks how far we would go to protect the people we care about — and what happens when a single decision becomes impossible to outrun.