F E B R U A R Y

[Benjamin Law]

Y & R   B O O K C L U B   F O R   F E B R U A R Y

In February, the Young and the Restless bookclub discusses 'A Single Man', a novel by the late English-American writer Christopher Isherwood.

S Y N O P S I S

Spanning twenty-four hours in a sun-drenched 1960's California coastal town, 'A Single Man' is the story of George Falconer — a middle-aged Englishman and a professor who is adjusting to life on his own after the sudden death of his long-time lover. Falconer experiences the most transformative day of his life, blending past and present, desire and despair, and discovering that love persists even after the object of love is gone.  

A C C O L A D E S 

"A testimony to Isherwood's undiminished brilliance as a novelist." 

— Anthony Burgess

"A sad, sly report on the predicament of the human animal."

— The New York Times

D E T A I L S

WHEN: Wednesday 03 March @ 6.30pm

Please note! Because of scheduling conflicts, this bookclub will take place on Wednesday 03 March, rather than the usual last Wednesday of the month. Apologies for the inconvenience.

WHERE: Avid Reader, 193 Boundary Street, West End

WOW: All Y&R mailing list members receive a 10% discount off all bookclub titles until the end of that month. Just tell the friendly Avid staff members you're a member.

M O V I E   G I V E A W A Y !

On behalf of our friends at Icon Distribution, The Young and The Restless bookclub has 20 double preview passes to give-away to see Tom Ford's movie adaptation of 'A Single Man', featuring revealing performances by Colin Firth, Julianne Moore and Matthew Goode. 

'A Single Man' marks the breakthrough directorial debut of internationally influential American fashion icon Tom Ford. Targeting indelible images of love, loss and rebirth, the film is a personal testament, filled with deep emotional resonance. (In cinemas 25 February.)

The preview screening will take place on Monday 22 February at Dendy Portside.

To win, be the first of 20 bookclub members to email me at benja...@gmail.com with the subject header "Isherwood and Ford". No need for contact details — winners will be announced soon, and will collect their tickets from Avid Reader later in February.

C O M I N G   U P

MARCH: 'Let the Great World Spin' (Colum McCann)

APRIL: 'Solar' (Ian McEwan)

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