These major cities, a sample list from a total of 30 cities in 9 countries, are all hosts to a one of a kind club for book lovers – The Girly Book Club (GBC).
Lindsay native Erin Woodward is the creator of The Girly Book Club. She had been a member of a book club in Toronto. When she took a job in London England in 2008 she could not find a club that was the fit she was looking for…so she started her own.
After one week she had over 100 requests to join her. Many were expatriates like her, looking for fellowship and friendship with others who wanted to share the joy of reading while away from home.
The monthly club meetings brought together women from all over the world. When members moved back home, Erin began getting emails – members missed the GBC. Although Erin admits she is not a natural entrepreneur, she incorporated the GBC name and began establishing clubs around the world.
The flagship club in London now has over 3,500 members; New York is close behind with over 3,000 members.
The concept is simple. All GBC chapter members read the same book and meet up once a month in local restaurants or bars to discuss the book. Each meeting has a local host and they follow the same format. Members can interact through the website or social media. And if a member is travelling, they can attend a get together in another city… another country.
Erin recently came home and launched a Girly Book Club chapter in Lindsay.
Val Harris has followed the growth of GBC virtually since it started. She now hosts the new Lindsay group. Meetings are held at the Olympia Restaurant at 7 p.m.
Check www.meetup.com/The-Lindsay-Girly-Book-Club for dates – admission is $5 per event.
Read February’s selection and learn more about The Girly Book Club at http://www.girlybookclub.com.
Bethany Ontario 
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