Join us for our monthly reading circle! Led by Naomi Grant, we will meet to explore, discuss and debate a range of fiction and non-fiction texts of your choice.
Each month, we choose the next book together during our session, so everyone has a voice in what we read. There’s no pressure to finish the book - enjoy it at your own pace and come ready to share whatever stood out to you.
For the circle on 30th April, the group have chosen Silas Marner: The Weaver of Raveloe (1861) written by English author George Eliot, the pen name of Mary Ann Evans.
Here’s what to do next:
- Get your copy: Please aim to have your copy of Silas Marner: The Weaver of Raveloe before the discussion. You can order it online here or visit your local bookshop or library.
- Read at your pace: Feel free to read ahead, dip in and out, or go through it steadily.
- Invite a friend: If you know someone who enjoys reading and lively discussions, let them know about our group.
- Brainstorm: Come with a book recommendation you’d like to suggest to the group for the next session (Thursday 4 June).
Naomi Grant is an artist and teacher living and working in London. She graduated from the University of Cambridge with a first-class degree in English before joining the Masterclass Programme at the Jerusalem Studio School in Israel. Following this, she completed the Postgraduate Programme at the Royal Drawing School in London. She is a regular contributor to the London Review of Books.
Book Synopses■
30 April: Silas Marner: The Weaver of Raveloe
In the quiet village of Raveloe, Silas Marner lives as a lonely and mistrusted weaver, shaped by betrayal and loss. Once a man of faith, he withdraws into isolation, finding comfort only in his hoarded gold. His life changes dramatically with the unexpected arrival of a young child, whose presence awakens his capacity for love and connection. Through this transformation, Silas rediscovers purpose, community, and a deeper understanding of true wealth. His story reveals how even the most broken lives can be renewed through human kindness and belonging.
4 June: To be announced
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2 July: To be announced
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