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Literary Prize Results 2018

Congratulations to the winners in the four categories! Full details and report here: Yeovil Literary Prize 2018 Results.

Young Children's Story Competition Results 2018

Congratulations to the winner Cody Southern, with our two runners up being Imogen Teare and Edith Clarke. There were also seven Highly Commended stories. All 10 winners received Waterstones book tokens, with their winning stories being displayed in the children’s section of Yeovil Waterstones.

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Lunchtime Book Group

Do you enjoy reading a good book?

Our Lunchtime Book Group is free, friendly and relaxed – all are welcome.


WE ARE LOVING OUR NEW VENUE

We are the same happy group of readers in the Lunchtime Book Group, reading brilliant books; we meet in the Lounge at Westlands where there are comfy chairs, drinks, light lunches and cake available to buy. Or, bring your own lunch and talk books from 12 noon until 2pm.


New readers are very welcome at this free book group. See the dates above and some of the suggested books. Others may be nominated as the year progresses..

YCAA Lunchtime Book Group

Tue 11 December 2018 (from 12 noon)

In the Lounge at Westlands, Yeovil

"The Piano Cemetery" Jose Luis Peixoto

YCAA Lunchtime Book Group

Tue 13 November 2018 (from 12 noon)

In the Lounge at Westlands, Yeovil

"Stazi Child" David Young

YCAA Lunchtime Book Group

Tue 9 October 2018 (from 12 noon)

In the Lounge at Westlands, Yeovil

A book from the Man Booker Short List

YCAA Lunchtime Book Group

Tue 11 September 2018 (from 12 noon)

In the Lounge at Westlands, Yeovil

"The Good Thief Guide to Amsterdam" Chris Ewan

YCAA Lunchtime Book Group

Tue 10 July 2018 (from 12 noon)

In the Lounge at Westlands, Yeovil

"New Boy" Tracey Chevalier

YCAA Lunchtime Book Group

Tue 12 June 2018 (from 12 noon)

In the Lounge at Westlands, Yeovil

"Reservoir 13" Jon McGregor

YCAA Lunchtime Book Group

Tue 8 May 2018 (from 12 noon)

In the Lounge at Westlands, Yeovil

"Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine" Gail Honeyman

YCAA Lunchtime Book Group

Tue 10 April 2018 (from 12 noon)

In the Lounge at Westlands, Yeovil

"Birdcage Walk" Helen Dunmore

YCAA Lunchtime Book Group

Tue 13 March 2018 (from 12 noon)

In the Lounge at Westlands, Yeovil

"A Whole Life" Robert Seethaler
"Baltimore Boys" Joel Dicker

YCAA Lunchtime Book Group

Tue 13 February 2018 (from 12 noon)

In the Lounge at Westlands, Yeovil

"The Knot" Jane Borodale
"Occupied" Joss Sheldon

YCAA Lunchtime Book Group

Tue 9 January 2018 (from 12 noon)

In the Lounge at Westlands, Yeovil

"The Hare with the Amber Eyes" Edmund de Waal
Discussion based on our Secret Santa presents

YCAA Lunchtime Book Group

Tue 12 December 2017 (from 12 noon)

In the Café of The Octagon Theatre, Yeovil

"The Grand Duchess of Nowhere" by Laurie Graham

YCAA Lunchtime Book Group

Tue 7 November 2017 (from 12 noon)

In the Café of The Octagon Theatre, Yeovil

"Sweet Caress" by William Boyd

YCAA Lunchtime Book Group

Tue 10 October 2017 (from 12 noon)

In the Café of The Octagon Theatre, Yeovil

As many "Man Booker Short Listed Novels" as can be read before brain freeze sets in!

YCAA Lunchtime Book Group

Tue 12 September 2017 (from 12 noon)

In the Café of The Octagon Theatre, Yeovil

"Cousins" by Salley Vickers

YCAA Lunchtime Book Group

Tue 18 July 2017 (from 12 noon)

In the Café of The Octagon Theatre, Yeovil

"Behind the Scenes at the Museum" by Kate Atkinson

YCAA Lunchtime Book Group

Tue 13 June 2017 (from 12 noon)

In the Café of The Octagon Theatre, Yeovil

"When She Was Bad" by Tammy Cohen

YCAA Lunchtime Book Group

Tue 16 May 2017 (from 12 noon)

In the Café of The Octagon Theatre, Yeovil

"Outside the Box" by Sue Yockney

YCAA Lunchtime Book Group

Tue 13 September 2016 (from 12 noon)

In the Café of The Octagon Theatre, Yeovil

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YCAA Lunchtime Book Group

Tue 21 June 2016 (from 12 noon)

In the Café of The Octagon Theatre, Yeovil

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YCAA Lunchtime Book Group

Tue 17 May 2016 (from 12 noon)

In the Café of The Octagon Theatre, Yeovil

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YCAA Lunchtime Book Group

Tue 26 April 2016 (from 12 noon)

In the Café of The Octagon Theatre, Yeovil

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YCAA Lunchtime Book Group

Tue 22 March 2016 (from 12 noon)

In the Café of The Octagon Theatre, Yeovil

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Tue 23 February 2016 (from 12 noon)

In the Café of The Octagon Theatre, Yeovil

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YCAA Lunchtime Book Group

Tue 26 January 2016 (from 12 noon)

In the Café of The Octagon Theatre, Yeovil

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YCAA Lunchtime Book Group

Tue 15 December 2015 (from 12 noon)

In the Café of The Octagon Theatre, Yeovil

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YCAA Lunchtime Book Group

Tue 24 November 2015 (from 12 noon)

In the Café of The Octagon Theatre, Yeovil

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YCAA Lunchtime Book Group

Tue 20 October 2015 (from 12 noon)

In the Café of The Octagon Theatre, Yeovil

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YCAA Lunchtime Book Group

Tue 22 September 2015 (from 12 noon)

In the Café of The Octagon Theatre, Yeovil

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YCAA Lunchtime Book Group

Tue 25 August 2015 (from 12 noon)

In the Café of The Octagon Theatre, Yeovil

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YCAA Lunchtime Book Group

Tue 28 July 2015 (from 12 noon)

In the Café of The Octagon Theatre, Yeovil

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YCAA Lunchtime Book Group

Tue 23 June 2015 (from 12 noon)

In the Café of The Octagon Theatre, Yeovil

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YCAA Lunchtime Book Group

Tue 19 May 2015 (from 12 noon)

In the Café of The Octagon Theatre, Yeovil

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Tue 21 April 2015 (from 12 noon)

In the Café of The Octagon Theatre, Yeovil

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Tue 17 March 2015 (from 12 noon)

In the Café of The Octagon Theatre, Yeovil

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YCAA Lunchtime Book Group

Tue 17 February 2015 (from 12 noon)

In the Café of The Octagon Theatre, Yeovil

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YCAA Lunchtime Book Group

Tue 9 December 2014 (from 12 noon)

In the Café of The Octagon Theatre, Yeovil

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YCAA Lunchtime Book Group

Tue 11 November 2014 (from 12 noon)

In the Café of The Octagon Theatre, Yeovil

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YCAA Lunchtime Book Group

Tue 7 October 2014 (from 12 noon)

In the Café of The Octagon Theatre, Yeovil

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YCAA Lunchtime Book Group

Tue 9 September 2014 (from 12 noon)

In the Café of The Octagon Theatre, Yeovil

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YCAA Lunchtime Book Group

Tue 22 July 2014 (from 12 noon)

In the Café of The Octagon Theatre, Yeovil

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YCAA Lunchtime Book Group

Tue 17 June 2014 (from 12 noon)

In the Café of The Octagon Theatre, Yeovil

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YCAA Lunchtime Book Group

Tue 13 May 2014 (from 12 noon)

In the Café of The Octagon Theatre, Yeovil

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YCAA Lunchtime Book Group

Tue 22 April 2014 (from 12 noon)

In the Café of The Octagon Theatre, Yeovil

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YCAA Lunchtime Book Group

Tue 11 March 2014 (12 noon to 2.00pm)

In the Café of The Octagon Theatre, Yeovil

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YCAA Lunchtime Book Group

Tue 11 February 2014 (12 noon to 2.00pm)

In the Café of The Octagon Theatre, Yeovil

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YCAA Lunchtime Book Group

Tue 14 January 2014 12 noon

In the Café/Bar of The Octagon Theatre, Yeovil

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YCAA Lunchtime Book Group

Tue 3 December 2013 12 noon

In the Café/Bar of The Octagon Theatre, Yeovil

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YCAA Lunchtime Book Group

Tue 5 November 2013 12 noon

In the Café of The Octagon Theatre, Yeovil

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YCAA Lunchtime Book Group

Tue 8 October 2013 12 noon

In the Café of The Octagon Theatre, Yeovil

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