Book for May
"Winter Garden" by Kristin Hannah
Friday, April 12, 2013
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
September Book Club
I apologize for failing to post this in advance...
The book for September is "Wish You Well," by David Baldacci. A historical fiction placed in the mountains of rural Virginia, 1940's.
Book Club will meet at Tendra's home Thursday, Sept. 13th @7pm. See you there!
The book for September is "Wish You Well," by David Baldacci. A historical fiction placed in the mountains of rural Virginia, 1940's.
Book Club will meet at Tendra's home Thursday, Sept. 13th @7pm. See you there!
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
August Book Club
Hi there ladies! Hope you're having a great summer. The book I chose for August is 'Graceling' by Kristin Cashore.
Here is a short description of the book
Kristin Cashore’s best-selling, award-winning fantasy Graceling tells the story of the vulnerable yet strong Katsa, a smart, beautiful teenager who lives in a world where selected people are given a Grace, a special talent that can be anything from dancing to swimming. Katsa’s is killing. As the king’s niece, she is forced to use her extreme skills as his thug. Along the way, Katsa must learn to decipher the true nature of her Grace . . . and how to put it to good use. A thrilling, action-packed fantasy adventure (and steamy romance!) that will resonate deeply with adolescents trying to find their way in the world.
I know it is only June, but I thought I would give a heads up. It is a fast read (according to me), but I'm not sure how fast the hold list at the library will be. So I would suggest putting it on hold now to give yourself time to read it before we meet. I will have one available but not for awhile as I am going to read it again to refresh my memory. I really enjoyed this story and hope you do too.
Happy Reading!
~Vicki
P.S. At our last meeting we talked about getting together for dinner to just visit in July, are we still wanting to do this?
Here is a short description of the book
Kristin Cashore’s best-selling, award-winning fantasy Graceling tells the story of the vulnerable yet strong Katsa, a smart, beautiful teenager who lives in a world where selected people are given a Grace, a special talent that can be anything from dancing to swimming. Katsa’s is killing. As the king’s niece, she is forced to use her extreme skills as his thug. Along the way, Katsa must learn to decipher the true nature of her Grace . . . and how to put it to good use. A thrilling, action-packed fantasy adventure (and steamy romance!) that will resonate deeply with adolescents trying to find their way in the world.
I know it is only June, but I thought I would give a heads up. It is a fast read (according to me), but I'm not sure how fast the hold list at the library will be. So I would suggest putting it on hold now to give yourself time to read it before we meet. I will have one available but not for awhile as I am going to read it again to refresh my memory. I really enjoyed this story and hope you do too.
Happy Reading!
~Vicki
P.S. At our last meeting we talked about getting together for dinner to just visit in July, are we still wanting to do this?
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Maus by Art Spiegelman
I thought we'd tackle something totally different this month. This is a book I read for a class last semester, but the professor never gave us a chance to discuss it and it's been eating me ever since. So, thank you in advance for indulging me. :)
A brief description, courtesy of Amazon.com:
The Pulitzer Prize-winning Maus tells the story of Vladek Spiegelman, a Jewish survivor of Hitler’s Europe, and his son, a cartoonist coming to terms with his father’s story. Maus approaches the unspeakable through the diminutive. Its form, the cartoon (the Nazis are cats, the Jews mice), shocks us out of any lingering sense of familiarity and succeeds in “drawing us closer to the bleak heart of the Holocaust” (The New York Times).
Maus is a haunting tale within a tale. Vladek’s harrowing story of survival is woven into the author’s account of his tortured relationship with his aging father. Against the backdrop of guilt brought by survival, they stage a normal life of small arguments and unhappy visits. This astonishing retelling of our century’s grisliest news is a story of survival, not only of Vladek but of the children who survive even the survivors. Maus studies the bloody pawprints of history and tracks its meaning for all of us.
So, yeah, it's not exactly light and fluffy. It's also a graphic novel, but don't let that deter you. I don't even really know what to say other than it affected me in a way few books ever have.
There are several copies available through the library, and one set that Wendy took home with her and can float around the group. It was initially published in two parts, so you'll need to get Maus I: A Survivor's Tale: My Father Bleeds History and Maus II: A Survivor's Tale: And Here My Troubles Began. There is also a single-volume version called The Complete Maus: A Survivor's Tale.
As a side note, the second Thursday in May falls during finals week, so we'll likely postpone our meeting until the next week. I'll keep you posted.
A brief description, courtesy of Amazon.com:
The Pulitzer Prize-winning Maus tells the story of Vladek Spiegelman, a Jewish survivor of Hitler’s Europe, and his son, a cartoonist coming to terms with his father’s story. Maus approaches the unspeakable through the diminutive. Its form, the cartoon (the Nazis are cats, the Jews mice), shocks us out of any lingering sense of familiarity and succeeds in “drawing us closer to the bleak heart of the Holocaust” (The New York Times).
Maus is a haunting tale within a tale. Vladek’s harrowing story of survival is woven into the author’s account of his tortured relationship with his aging father. Against the backdrop of guilt brought by survival, they stage a normal life of small arguments and unhappy visits. This astonishing retelling of our century’s grisliest news is a story of survival, not only of Vladek but of the children who survive even the survivors. Maus studies the bloody pawprints of history and tracks its meaning for all of us.
So, yeah, it's not exactly light and fluffy. It's also a graphic novel, but don't let that deter you. I don't even really know what to say other than it affected me in a way few books ever have.
There are several copies available through the library, and one set that Wendy took home with her and can float around the group. It was initially published in two parts, so you'll need to get Maus I: A Survivor's Tale: My Father Bleeds History and Maus II: A Survivor's Tale: And Here My Troubles Began. There is also a single-volume version called The Complete Maus: A Survivor's Tale.
As a side note, the second Thursday in May falls during finals week, so we'll likely postpone our meeting until the next week. I'll keep you posted.
Sunday, January 15, 2012
February: Live Bites...Love Bleeds. Dracula by Bram Stoker
Thought we'd do a real romantical genre for the month of love ;). Enjoy this classic! I stopped at page 2 of the Nampa Library search when I counted 10 copies, no holds. So there are plenty books out there plus it's free download off the internet, Amazon...Meet at Amy's to discuss and sink our teeth into some tasty treats! Feb. 9th 7pm.
Here's what Wikipedia had to say,
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Before writing Dracula, Stoker spent several years researching European folklore and mythological stories of vampires. Dracula is an epistolary novel, written as a collection of realistic, but completely fictional, diary entries, telegrams, letters, ship's logs, and newspaper clippings, all of which added a level of detailed realism to his story, a skill he developed as a newspaper writer. At the time of its publication, it was considered a "straightforward horror novel" based on imaginary creations of supernatural life.[8] "It gave form to a universal fantasy . . . and became a part of popular culture."[8]According to the Encyclopedia of World Biography, Stoker's stories are today included within the categories of "horror fiction," "romanticized Gothic" stories, and "melodrama."[8] They are classified alongside other "works of popular fiction" such as Mary Shelley's Frankenstein[9]:394 which, according to historian Jules Zanger, also used the "myth-making" and story-telling method of having "multiple narrators" telling the same tale from different perspectives. "'They can't all be lying,' thinks the reader."[10]
The original 541-page manuscript of Dracula, believed to have been lost, was found in a barn in northwestern Pennsylvania during the early 1980s.[11] It included the typed manuscript with many corrections, and handwritten on the title page was "THE UN-DEAD." The author's name was shown at the bottom as Bram Stoker. Author Robert Latham notes, "the most famous horror novel ever published, its title changed at the last minute."[9]
Stoker's inspirations for the story, in addition to Whitby, may have included a visit to Slains Castle in Aberdeenshire, a visit to the crypts of St. Michan's Church in Dublin and the novella Carmilla by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu.[12]
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
January Book Club
The book for January is going to be the Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. You will have from now until the 2nd week in January to read it. We will meet at Wendy's house the 2nd Thursday in January to discuss and eat treats.
There are way too many holds at the library to get copies, but we could think of a number of families in the ward that have copies we are pretty sure you could borrow. Let Wendy know if you are having a hard time getting your hands on a copy.
It is coming out in the theaters in March so we may have to all get together and go see it.
Monday, September 19, 2011
October Selection
This month book is 'The Help' by Kathryn Stockett.
Alyce will be our host on Thursday, October 13th @ 7. If there is a scheduling conflict she will let us know. :)
Alyce said she would have 4 to 6 copies of the book to pick up at the library on Monday. If you need a copy please let her know.
Happy Reading
Alyce said she would have 4 to 6 copies of the book to pick up at the library on Monday. If you need a copy please let her know.
Happy Reading
Monday, August 29, 2011
September Book Selection
The book for September's meeting is 'Moloka'I' by Alan Brennart.
This is a historical fiction book and takes place in the late 1890's early 1900's in the Hawaiian islands. Here is a short description...
This richly imagined novel, set in Hawai'i more than a century ago, is an extraordinary epic of a little-known time and place—-and a deeply moving testament to the resiliency of the human spirit.
Rachel Kalama, a spirited seven-year-old Hawaiian girl, dreams of visiting far-off lands like her father, a merchant seaman. Then one day a rose-colored mark appears on her skin, and those dreams are stolen from her. Taken from her home and family, Rachel is sent to Kalaupapa, the quarantined leprosy settlement on the island of Moloka'i. Here her life is supposed to end—-but instead she discovers it is only just beginning.
With a vibrant cast of vividly realized characters, Moloka'i is the true-to-life chronicle of a people who embraced life in the face of death. Such is the warmth, humor, and compassion of this novel that "few readers will remain unchanged by Rachel's story"
There are 6 bookclub books circulating around in the group. If you still need one give me a call. I know we have one week less this month to finish the book, but I was still planning on having bookclub on Thursday, September 8th @ 7. If any of you feel like we need another week let me know.
Have fun reading!
~Vicki
This is a historical fiction book and takes place in the late 1890's early 1900's in the Hawaiian islands. Here is a short description...
This richly imagined novel, set in Hawai'i more than a century ago, is an extraordinary epic of a little-known time and place—-and a deeply moving testament to the resiliency of the human spirit.
Rachel Kalama, a spirited seven-year-old Hawaiian girl, dreams of visiting far-off lands like her father, a merchant seaman. Then one day a rose-colored mark appears on her skin, and those dreams are stolen from her. Taken from her home and family, Rachel is sent to Kalaupapa, the quarantined leprosy settlement on the island of Moloka'i. Here her life is supposed to end—-but instead she discovers it is only just beginning.
With a vibrant cast of vividly realized characters, Moloka'i is the true-to-life chronicle of a people who embraced life in the face of death. Such is the warmth, humor, and compassion of this novel that "few readers will remain unchanged by Rachel's story"
There are 6 bookclub books circulating around in the group. If you still need one give me a call. I know we have one week less this month to finish the book, but I was still planning on having bookclub on Thursday, September 8th @ 7. If any of you feel like we need another week let me know.
Have fun reading!
~Vicki
Saturday, May 14, 2011
May Book Club Meeting
It sounds to me like everyone is fine with the schedule change, so I'll make it official: Our meeting will be Thursday, May 26th, at 7:oopm at Tendra's house. So there is still plenty of time to read the book if you are hoping to. It is "The Art of Racing in the Rain" by Garth Stein. See you there!! Two barks mean 'Yes!"
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Meeting for May
Ladies, I am afraid I need to re-schedule our May book club meeting. (I have tickets for WICKED Thursday night!!) I wouldn't normally ask you all to change your plans to fit my schedule, but since it is at my home I think it would be less awkward if I were there...
Looking at an alternative date, how about Thursday, May 26th? I am available lots of other evenings before that, but I tried to avoid Zumba Tuesdays and Scouts Wednesdays. Let me know if there is another day that is good. I know that is awfully late in the month and would really crowd the June meeting, but since no one is on the books for that month I wondered about being a little flexible?
I will wait to hear your input.
Looking at an alternative date, how about Thursday, May 26th? I am available lots of other evenings before that, but I tried to avoid Zumba Tuesdays and Scouts Wednesdays. Let me know if there is another day that is good. I know that is awfully late in the month and would really crowd the June meeting, but since no one is on the books for that month I wondered about being a little flexible?
I will wait to hear your input.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Book Club
Hey ladies,
Just a little reminder that book club is tomorrow. 7:00 at my house. Come prepared to discuss and eat!
erin
Just a little reminder that book club is tomorrow. 7:00 at my house. Come prepared to discuss and eat!
erin
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Nightlight: A Parody
Hi all! I'm looking forward to Erin's house this week for "When You Reach Me". If you want to check into the next book it's titled, "Nightlight: A Parody" by Harvard Lampoon author's. We've not done a parody yet. We've talked about "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies" on a few occasions but haven't actually done it. SOOO since many of us are Twilight fans I thought this little book would be quite enlightening, funny, and educational :), as far as parodies go. Just fyi a parody is a humorous or satirical imitation of a serious piece of literature or writing. Not sure how the world made vampires so serious but this little book seemed to think we've all gotten a little too caught up in Stephanie Meyer's imagination. I've got to read it again but I think it goes into the first two of her books plus "The Host".
I've got a copy that I'll be reading through again before I send it around. There are 6 copies in the consortium and two of them are at Nampa.
For our discussion I'd like to ask everyone to keep a little slip of paper handy (I'll give you one at Erin's house) and just jot down the page number, paragraph and sentence that refer's to something that you felt was making a point about...well, the culture of vampires, the world today, actors/actresses etc.
Happy Reading and "Long Live Bella, Jacob, and Edward!";)
~Amy
I've got a copy that I'll be reading through again before I send it around. There are 6 copies in the consortium and two of them are at Nampa.
For our discussion I'd like to ask everyone to keep a little slip of paper handy (I'll give you one at Erin's house) and just jot down the page number, paragraph and sentence that refer's to something that you felt was making a point about...well, the culture of vampires, the world today, actors/actresses etc.
Happy Reading and "Long Live Bella, Jacob, and Edward!";)
~Amy
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
March book
I want to get the word out about our book for next month. It's called "When You Reach Me" by Rebecca Stead. It's a very short, fast read (under 200 pages). I don't want to say too much, because it's better if you go in not knowing what to expect. It's a little mystery, a little sci-fi...very simple, but I liked it a lot.
Head to Erin's, second Thursday in March.
Head to Erin's, second Thursday in March.
Saturday, January 22, 2011
February Selection
This month's book is 'Eat, Pray, Love' by Elizabeth Gilbert.
Angie will be our hostess for this month (Thank You) on Thursday February 10th. Hope you all will be able to come.
Here is the list for 2011, we have a couple of openings so whoever did not get the chance to volunteer, pick one and let us know.
Book Club Schedule 2011
February - Angie
March - Erin
April - Amy
May - Tendra
June - OPEN
July - OPEN
August - Wendy
September - Vicki
October - Alyce
November - Sara
December - ??
Have fun reading!
Here is the list for 2011, we have a couple of openings so whoever did not get the chance to volunteer, pick one and let us know.
Book Club Schedule 2011
February - Angie
March - Erin
April - Amy
May - Tendra
June - OPEN
July - OPEN
August - Wendy
September - Vicki
October - Alyce
November - Sara
December - ??
Have fun reading!
Thursday, October 14, 2010
November
Hi there ladies.
We currently do not have anyone signed up to host bookclub for November. Would anyone like to volunteer? The November meeting is also when we pick which month to host next year.
For those of you who could not make it tonight, we missed you and hope to see you next month.
Sooo......who would like to volunteer? There was some talk of Sara hosting with a parenting book, Natalie was going to but the book has 200+ holds on it and she won't be able to attend in November, and mention of a pamphlet written by so called 'educators'. Please let the rest of us now ladies.
Hope you have a wonderful evening/day depending on when you're reading this.
We currently do not have anyone signed up to host bookclub for November. Would anyone like to volunteer? The November meeting is also when we pick which month to host next year.
For those of you who could not make it tonight, we missed you and hope to see you next month.
Sooo......who would like to volunteer? There was some talk of Sara hosting with a parenting book, Natalie was going to but the book has 200+ holds on it and she won't be able to attend in November, and mention of a pamphlet written by so called 'educators'. Please let the rest of us now ladies.
Hope you have a wonderful evening/day depending on when you're reading this.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
It's Time To Get Together!
Hi ladies!
Hope you have enjoyed reading this months book 'Just One Look'! I read it again and loved it even more.
So come to my house on Thursday evening to enjoy some great company, great discussions, and great munchies!! Also please bring a photo from your past, you can be in it or not (might be easier if you were), you'll find out why later :) Also if you have a discussion question with you that would be awesome too.
I'm excited to see all your smiling faces on Thursday!
Have a FANTASTIC day!
~Vicki
Hope you have enjoyed reading this months book 'Just One Look'! I read it again and loved it even more.
So come to my house on Thursday evening to enjoy some great company, great discussions, and great munchies!! Also please bring a photo from your past, you can be in it or not (might be easier if you were), you'll find out why later :) Also if you have a discussion question with you that would be awesome too.
I'm excited to see all your smiling faces on Thursday!
Have a FANTASTIC day!
~Vicki
Friday, September 10, 2010
Book For October
The book for October is 'Just One Look' by Harlan Coben
This is a mystery/thriller and it is AWESOME!! I thought it would be appropriate this time of year *wink* I don't like reading the inside cover of these types of books because sometimes it gives away the story. So...the premise of the story is Grace Lawson's life turns upside down because of a mysterious picture. If you like the kind of book that keeps you on the edge of your seat, you won't be disappointed. I chose this book because the mystery was FANTASTIC and I was not bombarded by sex and language.
Here are a couple of book reviews about it
"Harlan Coben is the modern master of the hook-and-twist - luring you in on the first page...only to shock you on the last." Dan Brown, author of The Da Vinci Code and The Lost Symbol
"The author doesn't build suspense. He opens fire." Daily News (New York)
There are plenty of copies at the library so no one should have an excuse not to get your hands on one. I have two copies with me, so let me know if you need a copy.
Happy Reading! :)
P.S. it is not a scary book (someone asked the question)
This is a mystery/thriller and it is AWESOME!! I thought it would be appropriate this time of year *wink* I don't like reading the inside cover of these types of books because sometimes it gives away the story. So...the premise of the story is Grace Lawson's life turns upside down because of a mysterious picture. If you like the kind of book that keeps you on the edge of your seat, you won't be disappointed. I chose this book because the mystery was FANTASTIC and I was not bombarded by sex and language.
Here are a couple of book reviews about it
"Harlan Coben is the modern master of the hook-and-twist - luring you in on the first page...only to shock you on the last." Dan Brown, author of The Da Vinci Code and The Lost Symbol
"The author doesn't build suspense. He opens fire." Daily News (New York)
There are plenty of copies at the library so no one should have an excuse not to get your hands on one. I have two copies with me, so let me know if you need a copy.
Happy Reading! :)
P.S. it is not a scary book (someone asked the question)
Friday, August 20, 2010
Sept. Book Club
The book for this month is "Talk to the Hand: The Utter Bloody Rudeness of the World Today, or, Six Good Reasons to Stay Home and Bolt the Door" by Lynne Truss. As the title suggests, it's about manners, but not in a "do this, don't do that" sense. It's more of a commentary on society and the state of good behavior. I make it sound incredibly boring, but it is actually hilarious and very British. :)
There are quite a few copies available from the library, although I checked out the two from Nampa, so you'll have to put one on hold unless you want to go to Boise. It's a fairly quick read (barely 200 pages). There is one swear in the very front of the book, but if you skip right to page one, you'll be in the clear.
There are quite a few copies available from the library, although I checked out the two from Nampa, so you'll have to put one on hold unless you want to go to Boise. It's a fairly quick read (barely 200 pages). There is one swear in the very front of the book, but if you skip right to page one, you'll be in the clear.
Monday, August 9, 2010
Book Club this Thursday for "Way to BE"
Just a reminder for Book Club.....
Thursday August 12th 7pm
Rebecca's home
Come for food, conversation and enjoyment!
Hope you can all come!
-Rebecca
Thursday August 12th 7pm
Rebecca's home
Come for food, conversation and enjoyment!
Hope you can all come!
-Rebecca
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