Newcastle

Group name: Good Read.

Group aims: to meet and enjoy discussing a book which has been chosen previously by a member. No prior knowledge, skills, or experience are needed. This is a friendly, informal group which meets in a comfortable, relaxed room. Newcomers are always welcome, even if you would just like to sit and listen. 

Each month, the member who recommended it introduces the book and gives a brief information about the author. Many of our recent books have been novels, but biographies, factual, etc, are all also discussed. A full list of the 9 books we considered in 2025 is provided below as an indication of the wide range of books we look at each month.

Group Meetings: usually monthly in-person and with an attendance by Zoom option available in our Newcastle u3a meeting rooms. . 

More information: please contact our Group Leader, Janet Devoy, by email above.  

GOOD READ SELECTIONS - 2025

Jan: "Dark Remains" by William McIlvaney & Ian Rankin
Feb: "The Master" by Colm Toibin
Mar: "Normal Rules don’t Apply" by Kate Atkinson
Apr: "House of Doors" by Tan Twang Eng
[May] Spring Holiday
Jun: "Molly Bowes" by Val Scully
Jul: "The Citadel" by A J Cronin
[Aug] Summer Holiday
Sep: "Politics on the Edge" by Rory Stewart
Oct: "Long Island" by Colm Toibin
Nov: "The Mayor of Casterbridge" by Thomas Hardy
[Dec] Christmas Holiday