February 2018 Bookclub News

Julie's depiction of upcoming title selection a la Anne Rice

Dear Bookclub,
So sad to  miss any bookclub with the camaraderie, discussion and treats. I knew that this meeting would have Julie's fine teacherly-touch for Margaret Atwood's "The Handmaid's Tale", and I was even sadder. Julie reported there was a long discussion about the book, prompted by question strips. Those in attendance were rewarded with apple-blueberry crisp and gelato(!).  In trying to imagine the evening so I could write this blog, I found this scholarly chart to ponder(from Shmoop University) while drinking tea after eating two large cookies. 'Tis not the same!

Aside- check out Shmoop University (Diane, have you heard of them?):

https://www.shmoop.com/video/what-is-shmoop


Back to business - Julie's suggestions for an upcoming read:

"Before We Were Yours" Lisa Wingate *chosen
"Little Fires Eveywhere" Celeste Ng
"We Were the Lucky Ones" Georgia Hunter


Up next:
Charmaine Craig's "Miss Burma"

Happy Reading!
LK

January 2018 Recap

Dear Bookclub,
Sue's interpretation of  Paulette Jiles' "The News of the World" included a trip to the bank for rolls of dimes, helping herself to nearly a dozen current San Diego Readers from a stack at some store entrance, delicious white bean chili, and birthday cake(honoring Lynne!). The clever table spread, with "What the Babysitter Saw in the Garage" adorning each place setting, prompted a continued discussion of the adventures of Captain Kidd and Johanna.

Lori tackling the spread

Lynne and her mother

With so many options for an upcoming read, Sue's suggestions had us in a voting frenzy:

Chosen!

 

 

Up next: Margaret Atwood's "The Handmaid's Tale".

Happy reading,
LK