{"product_id":"the-bookmonger-society-july-16th-night-two","title":"The Bookmonger Society July 16th: Night Two","description":"\u003ch4 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJuly Bookmonger Society Pick: \u003cem\u003eJohn of John\u003c\/em\u003e by Douglas Stuart\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eOprah's got great taste. So do we.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eYou voted for it in our poll and it came highly recommended in our suggestion box, so this month we're diving into \u003cem\u003eJohn of John \u003c\/em\u003eby Douglas Stuart. Chosen by Oprah Winfrey as her 123rd book club selection and one of the most anticipated novels of 2026, this is a book we have been so excited to bring to the Bookmonger Society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eRaw, emotionally rich, and rooted in the Scottish landscape we know and love, this felt like an unmissable pick, and we are so proud to be championing one of Scotland's finest literary voices right here in Bearsden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eJoin us for one of two evenings of great discussion, wine, charcuterie, and community as we explore one of the most powerful books of 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e🗓️ Wednesday, 15 July | 7:30 p.m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e🗓️ Thursday, 16 July | 7:30 p.m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eJuly 15th is Caitlyn's birthday, so both nights every guest will be welcomed with a complimentary glass of Cremánt or a non-alcoholic alternative, on us. Consider it our gift to you, the party doesn't stop at one night! 🥂\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eOut of money and with little to show for his art school education, John-Calum Macleod takes the ferry back home to the Isle of Harris in the Outer Hebrides to find that little has changed, except for him. He returns to the windswept croft and the two pillars of his childhood: his father John, a sheep farmer, tweed weaver, and lay preacher in the local Presbyterian church, and his maternal grandmother Ella, a profanity-loving Glaswegian whose steady warmth helped Cal weather the sudden departure of his mother.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAs lambing season turns to shearing season, everything seems poised to change, and the threads holding together this fragile community become increasingly knotted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA singular novel about duty, patience, and the transformative power of truth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Douglas Stuart\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eDouglas Stuart is a Scottish-American author born and raised in Glasgow. His debut novel \u003cem\u003eShuggie Bain\u003c\/em\u003e won the Booker Prize in 2020 and was named one of the 25 Best Books of the 21st Century by The Sunday Times. His follow-up, \u003cem\u003eYoung Mungo\u003c\/em\u003e, was a national bestseller and one of the most acclaimed novels of 2022. \u003cem\u003eJohn of John \u003c\/em\u003eis his most ambitious work yet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for John of John\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\"To read John of John is to move to the Isle of Harris and take up residence in the family croft. The novel is so immersive, so all-encompassing, that I felt like I was living in it. Douglas Stuart has written something brilliant and rare.\" — Ann Patchett\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\"Douglas Stuart brilliantly weaved a layered, compelling and yet so intimate a story of identity, what it means to belong, and the courage to claim your own truth.\" — Oprah Winfrey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\"A sprawling, emotionally rich saga… his best yet.\" — Vulture Magazine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTicket Options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e🎟️ Hardback Admission — £25 Includes a hardback copy of John of John plus full event access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e🎧 Audiobook Admission — £25 Includes a Libro.fm credit for John of John plus full event access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e📚 Swap Ticket — £25 Already have a copy? Choose the swap option and pop in to select another hardback or audiobook of your choosing instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eYour choice of hardback, audiobook, or swap book ticket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA complimentary Bookmonger charcuterie board to share\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBook discussion hosted by Caitlyn Payne, owner of The Bookmonger \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eKahoot! trivia with prizes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWine, soft drinks, and beer available to purchase on the night\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e🥂 This month only: a complimentary welcome glass of Cremánt or non-alcoholic alternative for every guest, in celebration of Caitlyn's birthday!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComing Alone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMany of our Bookmonger Society members attend solo, and we love that. Our gatherings are friendly, relaxed, and welcoming, and we'll help you settle in from the moment you arrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefund Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eDue to the intimate size of our event space, we plan for every member and every seat counts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIn the rare event that The Bookmonger cancels, refunds will be issued for the admission portion only. The retail value of the book will be deducted, and the book will still be yours to keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTickets are non-refundable and non-transferable, including to future events. Thank you for your understanding, it helps us keep these evenings running for everyone. 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