The Book Group

American Clare, new to Glasgow, starts a book group to meet people.

The group reads "The Alchemist" and takes its new age message to heart; a group member considers leaving her husband.

While reading a love story, Kenny and Clare are inspired to work on writing their own novels.

Janice begins an affair with a famous author; Clare wants to save Barney when she realizes that he is using drugs.

When the group reads a book written by Janice's lover, their discussion is covertly overheard by the author himself.

Kenny's sexually charged novel leads to an erotic offer; the group learns tragic news about Barney.