Barga Book Club at L'Osteria

The Barga Book Club opens its first page at L’Osteria in Piazza Angelio next Tuesday, the 7th April. As it is their first meeting they will not discussing a specific book but will be using the time to getting to know each other, discussing organisation of the group, purchasing books etc. As Julie Flynn-Ciniglio, one of the main promoters of this club says,  the reading group is not intended as a bunch of expats sitting around discussing the current economic crisis, falling pound/dollar etc. or even over-intellectualising heavy-going political novels.  She believes that it is a good opportunity to bring together a group of people who love books and make new friends in a relaxed atmosphere over a glass of wine and Tuscan nibbles…. courtesy of Riccardo at the L’Osteria in Piazza Angelio.

She went on to say “I think it would be a good opportunity to promote local authors or authors connected with Barga by selecting their books and inviting them along to future meetings to discuss their books. I will be approaching a number of writers in this regard.
Anyone can attend the meetings, whatever their native tongue. It’s not compulsory to read the books but recommended, obviously. Everyone will also get a chance to select a book of their choice.
The meetings are held every first Tuesday of the month from 7-10 (approx.) at the Osteria in Piazz’Angelio. There’s a monthly charge of EURO 12 payable to Riccardo at the Osteria on the night. This covers a variety of Tuscan appetizers, wine, water and coffee.
To make things easier for Riccardo, those wishing to attend should contact me at barga14@gmail.com by the morning of the Monday before the meeting to confirm attendance. I can then pass on numbers to Riccardo.