August Meeting 1 - The Names (Florence Knapp)

In August, our first meeting will cover *The Names*, by Florence Knapp. Published in 2025, the book quickly became a best-seller and subsequently won or was nominated for numerous awards. 'A once-in-a-generation debut from a major new talent, *The Names* is the story of three names, three versions of a life, and the infinite possibilities that a single decision can spark.' (Book jacket) 'Deftly structured and asking penetrating questions about how our identities are formed, Knapp's debut novel follows three alternative paths that a child's future could take depending on which name they were given.' -Waterstones https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/217245618-the-names This meeting will be a picnic in picturesque little Hanover Square. So bring yourself a picnic to enjoy the hopefully good August weather as we delve into this fascinating novel! [Should the weather not cooperate, an alternative nearby location will be announced.] N.B. We will be charging an event fee of £3, non-refundable, to discourage no-shows and contribute to the running costs of the group. Please only sign up if you intend to come along as space is limited to make for an effective discussion!