Summary: This week's Book Club book of the week is Walking Home by Simon Armitage. In 2010, the poet Simon Armitage decided to walk the Pennine Way backwards. Not facing the wrong way, but rather from north to south as opposed to the more conventional south to north route, toward his childhood home. Not only that, he resolved to travel as a "modern troubadour" earning his keep by giving poetry readings and relying on the kindness of strangers. Walking Home is the story of one man's attempt to stay warm, stay optimistic, and stay the course. It's a wonderfully witty and often touching exploration of the beauty of the north of England, the generosity of its people - and why there's no need for waterproof jackets when you have a bin bag with arm and head holes cut into it. You can read an interview with Simon about his trip here. The Book Club Podcast We think our Book Club selection are books not only worth reading, but worth talking about. Each week, we're bringing together a group of Waterstones Cardholders and our own booksellers to talk about our Book Club book of the week. You can download the discussion as a podcast via iTunes Discussing Walking Home are Victoria, Robyn, Anja, Florentyna, Helena, Ann, Meg and Dan. You can download and read a free sample of Walking Home by clicking here. Dan Lewis, for Waterstones.com/blog You can buy Walking Home at your local Waterstones bookshop (http://bit.ly/s6sdlu) or online at Waterstones.com (http://bit.ly/103r3YJ) To find out more about our Book Club selection, click here.
