"Salmon Fishing in the Yemen" by Paul Torday

This is the story of Dr. ALfred Jones, a fisheries scientist for whom diary-notable events include the acquisition of a new electric toothbrush and getting his article on caddis fly larvae published in "Trout and Salmon"- who finds himself reluctantly involved in a project to bring slamon to the Highlands of the Yemen - a project that will change is life, and the course of British political history forever.  With a wickedly wonderful cast of characters - including a visionary Sheikh, a weasely spin doctor, Fred's devilish sife and few thousand transplanted salmon - Salmon Fishing is a novel about hypocrisy and bureaucracy, dreams and deniability, and the transforming power of faith and love.

Book Club: Come and discuss your favorite books and authors at our friendly, informal book club.  We aim to meet every two months (to fit in with our busy lives) and have plans to embrace a wide range of genres, from classics to crime, historical novels to bestseller, fiction to autobiographies and beyond.   

Book Exchange: Can't afford your book habit?  We have the solution!  At our burgeoning Book Exchange, you can lend and borrow some great titles from other members.  Bring in up to 4 books you are burning to share with the group.  Ann also has a stock of second-hand books.  As a sort of private library, we'll keep a record of all borrowings! 

Join us for lunch and lively conversation! 

Location: Ritsevoort 12, 1811 DN Alkmaar

Phone: 072 512 5379

Website: www.devestibule.nl

Cost: Whatever you wish to spend.

An event for mums and tots - pre-school children are welcome.  Doors open at 9:30 for coffee.  Please feel free to bring a selection of books you'd like to share with the group.

The children from the morning group will be playing games, singing carols, meeting Santa and having a Christmas Tea.

 - mince pies and nibbles for the parents-

Older brother and sisters are also welcome.

Please bring a wrapped present to the value of E5,- that is clearly labelled with the child’s name for each of your participating children for Santa's sack.

We would ask you to bring a plate of food to share.