Welston Book Worms
November 2025
The Book Worms turned their attention from fiction to finance this month, tackling Ray Dalio’s Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order.
Half the group didn’t finish the book, one relied on YouTube, and Constance arrived armed for debate. Then Alfred, having forgotten his notes, dropped a revelation that left the room silent and Gerard in tears.
Rules were broken, hugs were exchanged, and—miracle of miracles—Constance voted with the group. [Read the full account →]
October 2025
This month’s meeting began with Robert Thorogood’s The Marlow Murder Club and degenerated into Scooby-Doo, a noble Labrador stealing hearts, and a mountain of minutes that had everyone bolting for the door. [Read the full account →]
September 2025
This month, our discussion of Simon Brett’s The Body on the Beach quickly meandered into Netflix, Ridley Scott, and the ethics of feeling sorry for murderers. As a result, the laminated rule sheet was brandished (again). [Read the full account →]