July 2015 - The Nightingale

In July, we took the easy route and met at the Alexander House for dinner and discussion of a terrific read.  This book scored some of the highest ratings that this group has had.  It was enjoyed by all as was the conversation and a nice meal.

We had the chance to bid farewell to Marsha, one of our long-standing club members.  We wish Marsha good reads and great friends in the next chapter of her family's life.  She will be missed!

Our next book is The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood.

May 2015 - The Elegance of the Hedgehog

Rochelle invited us to her home to discuss this month's book.

We chose this book from a listing of favorites from another book club that has read over 100 books.  I think it would be safe to say this won't make our favorite list.  However, some liked it more than others, the discussion was good and Shelly's fruit pizza made it all worthwhile

March 2015 - The Art of Hearing Heartbeats

January 2015 - Caleb's Crossing

October 2014 - A Thousand Lives

This month we read a nonfiction book by Julia Scheeres - A Thousand Lives.  This was a well-researched account of the events leading up to the mass suicides at Jonestown.  Debby hosted and also made up some discussion questions which were awesome. Lots of great discussion on this book as well.

November 2014 - Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro

We discussed this very interesting book at the home of Dena.  It was fascinating that most readers did not rate the book very high, but admitted they liked it much more after the discussion. Those of us who had read it earlier appreciated how memorable the book is even after time.  Great discussion!