The Gateway UMC Book Club meets the 3rd Saturday of every month at 9:00 am at the Church in the Fellowship Hall. After the meeting, we all go to lunch at one the many fine restaurants around Gulfport.
On our next meeting, Saturday March 21th, 2026 at 9:00 am. The book this month is ‘Light a Penny Candle’ by Maeve Binchy.
About this book:
Light a Penny Candle is Maeve Binchy’s debut novel (1982), a coming-of-age story about the enduring friendship between two girls, Elizabeth White (English) and Aisling O’Connor (Irish), beginning when Elizabeth is evacuated to Ireland during WWII. The novel follows their lives over two decades, exploring their bond through personal challenges like unsatisfying marriages and family issues, showcasing Binchy’s signature warmth, wit, and compassion for ordinary people.