• Project Hail Mary ~ Andy Weir

    I read this book for the first time last year while on holiday. This is a non planned first contact sci-fi story. I really liked the whole science teacher with a good engineering background thrown into saving the human race trope. You discover the background of the story at the same time as the main Continue reading

  • Little Women ~ Louisa May Alcott

    Little Women ~ Louisa May Alcott

    This is my favourite book of all time. I think this book is pure joy – it’s simple and blissful and so homely. It tells the story of the coming of age of 4 sisters. The plot is not complicated, yet their various childhood adventures become your own and you grow up with them as Continue reading

  • Dead Poet’s Society

    Dead Poet’s Society

    I had really high expectations as I love the film – but I’m afraid I was disapointed. It was the first I read a book written based off the film (rather than the film being based off the book) and I really didn’t enjoy it. The scenes that were taken from the film were literally Continue reading

About the peanut club

The Peanut Club was founded in 1994 by two members, John & Ailsa. Eventually, new members also joined: Bethany (1996), Esther (2000) and Alice (2001). The Peanut Club has many common interests, including reading. This is a dedicated space for the Peanut Club to discuss their books.