A tea club sounds so good! I wish I could meet people and have cake. And talk books, of course!
Title: The Afternoon Tea Club
Author: Jane Gilley
Date of publication: 2019
Publisher: Avon Books
Format: e-book
Everyone’s welcome at the afternoon tea club!
Marjorie, Stacy, Raymond and Dora each hold a different story to their chest – lost loves, abandoned dreams, crippling self-confidence issues, and simply feeling invisible. For each of them, the thought of letting those stories out is almost as terrifying as letting strangers in, and that makes for a very lonely life indeed.
But when these four strangers who have struggled to “fit in” end up on the same table for an event at their local community centre, little do they know that their lives are about to be entwined and changed forever because of an Afternoon Tea club.
Cue an unexpected journey of self-discovery, some unlikely new companions, and plenty of tea and biscuits along the way…
Heart-warming and poignant in equal measure, this is a story about loneliness, kindness, and the power of friendships that span generation, proving that the most simple of human connections unite us all. Perfect for fans of Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, The Single Ladies of Jacaranda Retirement Village and The Keeper of Lost Things.
I like the idea of fighting loneliness, eating cake, and discovering new people, as well as new sides of ourselves thanks to the company of others! Life is richer when we share our stories, tears, and laughs.
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Jane Gilley was born in Nottingham and now lives on the beautiful island of Jersey with her husband, a rabbit and a Senegal parrot. Following a career in Interior Design, she now writes full-time.
Sounds so sweet Meggy. I too want to eat cake… Actually I ate early in the day.
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Just got some cake :p The book was not for me, but I like the idea x
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A tea club sounds so good! The perfect combination of tea, cake and books; mmmm. Shoot, now I’m hungry haha. The blurb sounds great!
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The book wasn’t for me, but the idea has potential! x
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This sounds great. “Life is richer when we share our stories, tears, and laughs.” Love that line. well said.
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Thank you 🙂 The book was not for me, but I’m all for tea and chats! And cake! x
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Yes tea and chats sound good. A cosy read served with lots of tea.
Amanda xx
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The book didn’t work for me, but I’m always in for tea and cake xxx
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