Wednesday, June 25, 2025

June Meeting

 A very warm pool/book club meeting at Jean's house!  Most of us arrived early for a refreshing dip in Jean's inviting pool on one of the warmest days of the year.

This month's book, The Book of Lost Friends, had a 50-50 like/dislike rate.  Some of the biggest complaints were the skipping back/forth in the storyline and that the speech in the book seemed contrived.  




Much discussion about member's recent travels and future plans, of course.  




Next month's book is "The Book of Longings" by Sue Monk Kidd.  The meeting will be at Linda's house on July 22nd at 7PM.

Check out a few interesting books others are reading too. 

Thursday, May 29, 2025

May meeting



 Thanks to Bonnie for hosting and for the delicious strawberry cream cake.

 

We all enjoyed the book and discussed Vincent Van Gogh & brother at length as well as Joanna Bongor, Theo’s wife.  It was felt that  author did a good job on her historical fiction. 








The June meeting will be at Jean's house at 7pm on June 24th. Next month's book is The Book of Lost Friends by Lisa Wingate. 


If you need a copy of the book, it's one of the book club sets from the Chatham Library. Just contact Bonnie if you one. 


Wednesday, April 23, 2025

April Meeting

Thanks to Sharon for hosting.....and the fabulous cherry dessert!  If you are interested, here is the Julia Child recipe Cherry Clafoutis


 

We had a short discussion about the book, Still Life.  Everyone agreed it as a good quick read with some interesting issues included.

We enjoyed the fresh cool spring air on Sharon's back porch!  And enjoyable evening!


 
 

Nex month's book choice is The Secret Life of Sunflowers by Marta Molnar.

The May meeting will be at Bonnie's house on May 27th at 7PM.

 

 

Sunday, April 6, 2025

March Meeting

Lindy hosted the March meeting.  This month's book was "Here One Moment" by Liane Moriarty.   Many didn't like it at first but enjoyed it more as the story continued.

 

Next month's book is "Still Life" by Louise Penny.

The meeting will be hosted by  Sharon on April 25th at 7PM.

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

February Meeting

Lot's of folks were not able to attend the February meeting....but the small group that attended had a lively discussion.




The month's book, Want by Lynn Sterger Strong was not well liked....most of the discussion was about the main character and how she was not well-liked, self absorbed and entitled.  

Then discussion topics segued naturally as they tend to do at our meetings!!

The book for the March meeting is hopefully a lighter read - Here One Moment by Liame Moriarty.

Lindy will host the March meeting on the 25th.

Check out the "other books" link - some interesting ones this month.
 

Thursday, January 30, 2025

January Meeting

Thanks to Jean for being a wonderful hostess as usual!!  

 


After the normal catch-up chatting, there was a nice discussion of this month's book "Is Paris Burning".  There was a bit of discussion about France and their situation in WWII.

Everyone enjoyed sharing books they've read so check the link out for ideas.  Lot's of reading apparently this chilly winter!

The February book choice is Want by Lynn Steger Strong and the meeting will be at Karen's house on February 25th at 7PM.

 

 

Sunday, December 15, 2024

December Meeting

 Special thanks to Sharon for hosting our December/Christmas Party!!

 

 After the usual catching-up chat(s) and yummy snacks we did discuss last month's book, The Waiting Room.  Most of us were in the dark about the "secret" until well towards the end.

  


It was very well liked by all except MJ.....I guess that's why we read lots of different books!

 

 


We eventually moved to the "Dirty Santa" part of the evening.....just a lot of fun. 

 

Thoughtful fun presents all around.

There was just a bit of "stealing".....

 

Jean looks a bit sneaky, doesn't she??

 

Really good fun.


Jean will host the January meeting.....the book for the month will be Is Paris Burning  by Larry Collins and Dominque Lapierre.