Green Dolphin Street

I am certainly enjoying Green Dolphin Street, although I am only a short ways into the book. I couldn't find an image of the original book cover, but did find several of Ms. Goudge. I believe the island of Guernsey is the setting of the novel. After a week vacation on the Oregon coast, the descriptions of the harbor, the various sections of town, and the clipper ship fit right into my imaginings of the lives of the first Oregonians. Another coincidence, we will next be reading (in fact it is now at the Entiat library) The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society. Isn't it odd how one book choice seems to influence and enhance the next? I felt that Longitude gave a sense of understanding of the vagaries of the lives of our predecessors who traveled the oceans by ship more often than we do in the 21st century.

The real reason I am writing this entry is that Adrienne, who made this selection, is unable to attend a Tuesday or Thursday evening gathering due to a conflict with an evening class she will be taking. Best wishes to you, Adrienne in your new academic life! Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe her goal is an RN degree. She would like us to consider a Wednesday, Friday, or Monday evening. Also, unfortunately for us, she will be unable to join us for future book reading and dinners due to the demands of school, and of course, needs of her darling family. I will call Chris and I hope that all read this latest missive. Personally I would prefer a Wednesday evening, but can adjust easily if that doesn't work out.