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Nancy will be hosting this week, December 8th.

December

Nancy will be hosting the next book discussion on December 15th. Her book choice is "The Paris Wife" by Paula McLain. Hope to see you all there.

Hi,

I would like to bring my neighbor, Beth Gulatsi, to the December book club. She is interested in joining us!

Who is hosting in December and what book are we discussing?

Thank you,

Kate

Reminder for November

Lynda will be hosting the next book club on Thursday, November 3rd. The book we'll be discussing is "Pineapple Upside Down" by Patrick Stack. We'll be speaking with the author via video connection. Please let Lynda know if you'll be there.

"Major Pettigrew's Last Stand"

Karen will be hosting October's book discussion. Please note, that we'll be meeting on the first Thursday, October 6th. The book is "Major Pettigrew's Last Stand" by Helen Simonson.


Please let Karen know if you'll be there.

I want to include the 2012 calendar soon and November and December of 2011 are still available. If anyone would like to host, please send me an email.

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

Andi will be hosting the next book discussion on Thursday, September 15th. The book is "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot. Hope you can make it and please let Andi know if you'll be there. 


November and December are still available, please let me know if you would like to be added to the calendar.

August Book Club

Just a reminder - Kathleen will be hosting book club on Thursday, August 18th. Her book choice is the "The Kids Are Alright" by Liz and Diana Welch, with Amanda, and Dan Welch.

Please note

The meeting at my house on Fauquier Street will be postponed a week to the third Thursday of August. So you should have plenty of time to read the book. Please advise me via email if you want me to order you a book from Jabberwocky. So many of you download books or use the library these days that I don't want to inconvenience a book shop owner. Thanks.

The Art of Enjoyment

Thank you Erin, for hosting last night. It was a "multimedia" discussion of a wonderful book. The food was fantastic, as was the evening. For those who were unable to attend, we watched the author speak about his inspiration for the story and heard Billy Collins read his poem, "The Revenant".  

Kathleen will be hosting Sip & Read on August 18th. The book we'll be discussing is "The Kids Are Alright" by Liz, Diana, Amanda & Dan Welch.


I have updated the blog so we can all post. I suggest that, unless there's a special announcement, we keep the posting to those who are about to host or who have just hosted. If we keeps our "thanks" in the comments sections, we won't all be inundated with emails.

The Art of Racing in the Rain

Erin will be hosting the next book club on Thursday, July 14th. We all look forward to discussing "The Art of Racing in the Rain" by Garth Stein.


August is still available for anyone who would like to host the next Sip and Read.


If you're in the library, please stop to look at The Figure Drawing Group Show in the Atrium that will hang from July 6th - August 3rd. The opening reception will be in the library auditorium on Saturday, July 16th from 6 - 8. All are welcome. For more information click here.

"Facing Down Evil"

Betty will be hosting book club, this Thursday, June 9th. Please RSVP above or email to let her know how many to expect.

"Facing Down Evil"

Does anyone have a copy of "Facing Down Evil" to loan to Erin?

June

Betty will be hosting the next Sip & Read. The book we'll be discussing is "Facing Down Evil". She has invited the author, Clint Van Zandt, to lead the discussion and answer our questions.

Please RSVP to let Betty know how many of us to expect.

Book Club at Jeanne's

A reminder that Jeanne will be hosting this Thursday, April 7th. The book we'll be discussing is "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand. Please RSVP above to let her know if you'll be there.

Calling All Cooks!

Susan D. has had back surgery and will be off of her feet for 2 weeks. Prepared dishes would be appreciated until she's up and around. Hoping it's a speedy recovery!

Last Night's News ...

Thank you, to those who braved the thunderstorm to make it to book club. We had time to discuss the book and catch up with members and friends.


Our thanks also to Betty, for her kind and thoughtful suggestion to organize a donation to the library in Diane's memory from Sip and Read. It's a wonderful gesture for a true book lover! We agreed to contribute $10 each and you can drop it off to Betty, who will take care of the details for us.


Also, please drop off small portion, comfort food meals (no fish), that can be frozen, to Coreen and Joe. We all miss you Coreen and hope to see you back in the "book discussion" soon!


As requested, here's a recipe from last night:
Giada De Laurentis' Panna Cotta with Mixed Berries
Place one cup of whole milk in a small bowl. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin. Let stand for 3-5 minutes. Pour milk mixture into a saucepan and stir over medium heat just until the gelatin dissolves but the milk doesn't boil, about 5 minutes. Add 3 cups whipping cream, 1/3 cup of honey, 1 T. sugar & a pinch of salt. Stir until the sugar dissolves, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat. Half fill into wine glasses. Cool slightly, refrigerate for at least 6 hours until set. Top with mixed berries.


Also, for the cook's in our club, I highly recommend "Around My French Table" by Dorie Greenspan. 

A Change for April

Jeanne will be hosting on Thursday, April 7th. Her book choice is "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand. 

Room

Just a reminder ... Susan I. Will be hosting on March 10th. The book we'll be discussing is "Room" by Emma Donohue.

Up Next!

Our thanks to Johanna, for selecting E. L. Doctorow's "Homer and Langley". It was a wonderful take on the Collyer Brothers and a great discussion of the book.


Susan I. will be hosting in March, her book choice is "Room" by Emma Donoghue. 

February Book Club

Just a reminder that Jo will be hosting Thursday night. The book is E.L. Doctorow's "Homer and Langley". Also, I'll spend a few minutes answering any questions regarding the blog. See you tomorrow night!

Donations

Erin wants to remind everyone that the library desperately needs donations for their inventory and fund raising. So please consider passing along your books for a very good cause. 


The library's fund raising video has appeared on "Good Morning America" and stars a friend from my weekly Figure Drawing Group.

Up next!

Thank you Catherine, for hosting a wonderful discussion of "Shakespeare & Company" and putting together such an amazing array of wonderful food.


Johanna will be hosting the book club for February. Her book choice is "Homer and Langley" by E. L. Doctorow.

Shakespeare & Company by Sylvia Beach

The next book club will be at Catherine's on January 13th. Please, RSVP above or leave a comment to let her know you'll be there. See you all soon!