Book Choice

Hi Esther,

I was wondering if we could get the book "Peace Like a River" by Leif Enger. It is not on the list. If not, then my choice would be "Pillars of the Earth" by Ken Follett. I know it's a good-size book, but I think it's worth it. And if we have to change the order of book choices, no problem, whatever works for you.

Let me know.

Barbara

June News!

Dinner at Love Shack June 3 was delicious. Thank you Barbara!! Making Do and Hanging On, by Bruce Foxworthy was generally enjoyed for the universal life story; local color; the ways people were able to scrounge to make do; clearly a simpler life whose folks were far more industrious; expressed the sense of place and community connection that existed. The rating was 4.2



We are now reading The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls. We didn't decide on a date to get together next time, and I think it will be Adrienne's turn to host next, so let's check with her to find out a convenient date. Our next selection is Gerry's pick and we already have it ready to go when we do meet. I will be requesting copies of "Green Dolphin Street" through interlibrary loan for everyone except Adrienne who chose it, and who is buying it.

Summer Reading is going to start for kids on Thursday June 11! I think I am ready, but I can always think of more projects! The theme is Be Creative @ Your Library.

Change of Meeting Date

I was wondering if we could possibly move the book club meeting to May 21st or any time that week. Will that cause a problem for anyone? My niece and great nephew will be here the week of May 14th. Please just let me know. I hope everyone comes here to catch up on things.

April News and May Meeting Plan

Thank you Chris for a wonderful dinner and thanks to all for a very good conversation about The Book of Joe. It is always amazing to me how much more insight I gain from listening to others impressions, than I do from just drawing on my own. I really look forward to our dinners. For those of you who missed and for those of us who need a written reminder - we are now reading Bruce Foxworthy's book, Making Do and Hanging On , and he will be giving an author talk tomorrow, April 14th, 7:00 PM, at the Entiat Grange Hall. Next week, the library is sponsoring Carl Allen, a musician who will sing Woody Guthrie songs. That event is at 7:00 PM in the library's meeting room. Also to put on your calendar is our next book club dinner which will be at Barbara's home on May 14th. I didn't list the time, so I will hope for an update from Barbara about that.

In other news, Chris has compiled the list of the 70 books that the We Really Read The Book bookclub has read since it's inception in 2000! I am amazed. She has sent it to Claudia who I expect will post it in the near future. Claudia is the person to choose the next book, and after her ( for the June choice) is Gerry, then Adrienne.

Thank you so much for being a fun group to be a part of.

Checking in again

Hi,

I came back to see what is going on here. Where is everyone? I haven't started our new book yet, only because I'm afraid I'll forget it before our next book club dinner. Memory -- a fleeting thing!! Plus I am in the proces of reading wayyyyy toooooo many books at one time right now. It can make it sort of fun though because I can mix all the characters and story lines together. LOL :)

Thank goodness the sun has decided to grace us with its appearance again. I can use a light sunlight and Vitamin D. How about you? Anybody up for a walk? Let me know.

Have a great day!

Barbara

I have nothing of great importance to announce, just that I came and read the posts and remembered how to log in. I'd love to see all of our titles listed, and so I am willing to help gather all of them and put them in.

I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend. I just returned from seeing my niece and great nephew. What a wonderful child. He is so musically inclined for being a 16-month-old. It will be interesting to watch him grow and see if this remains an interest to him. We're already practicing with him for the dance floor at my nephew's wedding in the end of September.

See you soon, Barbara

question for all the girls

Karen Carroll called me and was trying to remember who in our group was the one who said her favorite movie was Man of La Mancha...she has a great brochure she wants to pass on...