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Oncology book club @oncologybookclub.bsky.social · Jul 14

Book recommendations:
At our last meet up we shared books recently read & enjoyed:
To exist as I am by Grace Spence-Green
James by Percival Everett
The Empusium by Olga Tokarczuk
Divided by Annabel Sowemimo
Assembly by Natasha Brown

What have you read recently that you would recommend?

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Oncology book club @oncologybookclub.bsky.social · Jul 10

Next book club 30/9/25: Unheard by @drrageshri.bsky.social
Hope you can join us!

Register via
us06web.zoom.us/j/8898990181...

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Oncology book club @oncologybookclub.bsky.social · Jul 9

We are just gathering on zoom to discuss our current book Kala by Colin Walsh. Let us know if you’re joining us on here instead!

Oncology book club @oncologybookclub.bsky.social · Jul 9

Do you think you can join us on zoom or on here tonight?

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Oncology book club @oncologybookclub.bsky.social · Jul 9

Reminder we are meeting on zoom tonight!

Oncology book club @oncologybookclub.bsky.social · Apr 19

Hi everyone!

So we have a new plan for book club. We are taking it online to zoom!

We hope you can join us virtually to discuss Kala by Colin Walsh.

Jul 9, 2025 8 PM GMT

Register:
us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

All book fans welcome, you don’t have to work in oncology!

Please share too!

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Oncology book club @oncologybookclub.bsky.social · Jul 6

It’s only a few days until our meeting on zoom to discuss Kala: you can still register via us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Oncology book club @oncologybookclub.bsky.social · Jun 4

I’m Making progress with our current book: kala by Colin Walsh.

You can still join us for our discussion on 9 July 2025 8pm on zoom.
We will try and put questions on here too at same time!
Everyone is very welcome (you don’t have to work in oncology!)

us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Oncology book club @oncologybookclub.bsky.social · Apr 29

We’ve had a few people sign up but sharing again for anyone that missed this. Please spread the word!

Oncology book club @oncologybookclub.bsky.social · Apr 19

Hi everyone!

So we have a new plan for book club. We are taking it online to zoom!

We hope you can join us virtually to discuss Kala by Colin Walsh.

Jul 9, 2025 8 PM GMT

Register:
us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

All book fans welcome, you don’t have to work in oncology!

Please share too!

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Oncology book club @oncologybookclub.bsky.social · Apr 21

We know, but sadly we don’t seem to be getting same engagement anymore so thought we would try something else. We can still try to share questions on here too, so hopefully you can find something that works!

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Oncology book club @oncologybookclub.bsky.social · Apr 19

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Oncology book club @oncologybookclub.bsky.social · Apr 19

Hi everyone!

So we have a new plan for book club. We are taking it online to zoom!

We hope you can join us virtually to discuss Kala by Colin Walsh.

Jul 9, 2025 8 PM GMT

Register:
us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

All book fans welcome, you don’t have to work in oncology!

Please share too!

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Oncology book club @oncologybookclub.bsky.social · Apr 13

Sorry we missed each other, Anthea and I have been juggling a lot recently! We’re looking at the best format for the book club moving forward. Will keep you posted!

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Oncology book club @oncologybookclub.bsky.social · Apr 12

Before we pick a new book we wanted to check how much interest there is in joining us for another book club chat on here? We would love to get this reignited but want to see who might come along first!

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Oncology book club @oncologybookclub.bsky.social · Mar 5

Good evening, just wondering if anyone is joining us tonight to discuss Mastery.
If so please introduce yourself and let me know what you have enjoyed reading recently.
#oncbcmastery

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Oncology book club @oncologybookclub.bsky.social · Mar 5

Good evening, just wondering if anyone is joining us tonight to discuss Mastery.
If so please introduce yourself and let me know what you have enjoyed reading recently.
#oncbcmastery

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Oncology book club @oncologybookclub.bsky.social · Mar 5

Hi everyone, this is Anthea (half of the book club).
Just wondering if anyone is planning to join today?
We are getting used to Bluesky

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Oncology book club @oncologybookclub.bsky.social · Feb 26

Apologies but we have had to reschedule this until 1 week later: 6 March! Please let us know if you are able to join in!

Oncology book club @oncologybookclub.bsky.social · Dec 7

Book club announcement:
Put weds 26/2/25 in the diary!

Meet here 830-930pm GMT to discuss Expert by Roger Kneebone. If you haven’t joined us before on x then we will explain all at the time!

Tell your friends, colleagues and fellow book lovers! Everyone is very welcome.

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Oncology book club @oncologybookclub.bsky.social · Feb 12

So who is joining us later this month?

Oncology book club @oncologybookclub.bsky.social · Dec 7

Book club announcement:
Put weds 26/2/25 in the diary!

Meet here 830-930pm GMT to discuss Expert by Roger Kneebone. If you haven’t joined us before on x then we will explain all at the time!

Tell your friends, colleagues and fellow book lovers! Everyone is very welcome.

Oncology book club @oncologybookclub.bsky.social · Jan 31

Glad you’ve enjoyed the book. Sadly I don’t think Roger is on Bluesky yet but hopefully you can still join us for the discussion!

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Oncology book club @oncologybookclub.bsky.social · Jan 22

We do love getting suggestions for future books too! Please let us know any recommendations.

Anthony Chalmers @profajchalmers.bsky.social · Jan 22

Hello - I’m glad you’ve moved over here because I wanted to tell you about ‘Small Rain’ by Garth Greenwell which is the most extraordinary book from the patient perspective that I’ve ever read. Hope you like it!

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Oncology book club @oncologybookclub.bsky.social · Jan 22

Glad you found us! Thanks for the recommendation, we will
Check it out and put it on our list for the future! Hope you join us for our current read too!

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Oncology book club @oncologybookclub.bsky.social · Jan 22

A reminder about our book club chat next month! You still have time to read the book.
Everyone is very welcome! You don’t have to work in oncology!

Oncology book club @oncologybookclub.bsky.social · Dec 7

Book club announcement:
Put weds 26/2/25 in the diary!

Meet here 830-930pm GMT to discuss Expert by Roger Kneebone. If you haven’t joined us before on x then we will explain all at the time!

Tell your friends, colleagues and fellow book lovers! Everyone is very welcome.

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Oncology book club @oncologybookclub.bsky.social · Jan 8

Got my copy!
Have you started our current book yet!
You still have plenty of time.
We will be discussing Expert by Roger Kneebone on here on 26/2/25
Everyone is welcome, you don’t have to work in oncology!

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Oncology book club @oncologybookclub.bsky.social · Jan 1

Ooh this looks beautiful! And perfect for this time of year! Hope you can find somewhere warm & cosy to read it!

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Oncology book club @oncologybookclub.bsky.social · Dec 26

What are you all reading over the festive period?
I’m deep into this book which is rather unsettling but very addictive!

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