July Meeting

We had a very good book club meeting with nine people present! Met on the back porch...humid, but with fans on, it was nice! Robin brought a wine called Vineyard Salute...Fly Girl White. Had a picture of a '40's woman pilot on the label. Which got us thinking....the person who recommends the new book will look for a bottle of wine that pairs with the new book to bring to the next meeting when we discuss that book.
Had a great discussion about the the book. Everyone liked it. Everyone was sorry there wasn't a pilot present to join the discussion!!😉
Next month's book is The Red Tent by Anita Diamant. Two members have read it, but want to read it again. They liked it very much. It is about four women from the Old Testament and their relationship. It is not a religious book, but more about the relationship and interaction of these women 4000 years ago.
We ended up discussing politics and current events. That was also interesting!
Next month's meeting will be at Vilma's house.

June Meeting

A few of us gathered at Robin's last night and had a good discussion on "The Smoke Jumper."  We decided that it was lacking in some aspects but was, generally, a good book, however, a bit long.  Claire will be our next host, July 28.  The book chosen for our next read is " The All-Girl Filling Station's Last Reunion" by Fannie Flagg.  It should be a fun read.  If you can remember "Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Café," that is the same author.

May Meeting

The meeting was at Carol's with Robin providing snacks.  Last minute change, but it apparently worked out fine!   This month's book was At the Water's Edge by Sara Gruen. 

What a good looking group!!

We will be meeting June 23  at Robin's house.  Claire will take the July meeting.

Next read:  The Smoke Jumper by Nicholas Evans (author of  "The Horse Whisperer")

April Meeting

Luan hosted this month's meeting at UnWined....

What a great group shot!   And a great group!!   :-)

Next meeting at Claire's house! 

March Meeting

Finally some more spring-like weather for our meeting at Lindy's house!

We had a good discussion about Taking Flight  - generally well received but everyone thought the writing was a bit juvenile and would have benefited from some better editing.

Lots of other discussions during the evening - Luan told us about the fantastic "monthly dinner" that the Fair Game Distillery is hosting.  It's by reservation only - starts with a fortified wine-tasting, then proceeds to a NY trained chef-prepared meal with in-season, local food.  Luan said it was a blast.

There were a couple of comments that the movie The Birdman was awful!  Apparently, the movie gets good reviews - but the ladies didn't like it at all!!

Lindy chose the book for the April meeting -  Stealing Buddha's Dinner - by Bich Minh Nguyen

Luan will be hosting the meeting and it will be at will be at  UnWined.  Luan has asked them to open especially for our group.   Look for the address on the right.  See their website here -  UnWined

AND - don't for get to click on the "Interesting Books" link for reading ideas!

February Meeting

The February meeting was supposed to be at Robin's house....but snow got in the way!  Because Carol's driveway was more clear, the meeting was moved to Carol's house  on Friday evening.

Only 5 ladies were able to attend, but the discussion was good, both about the book and other things!

Quotes from a couple of notes:

They appreciated what Chris shared with the reader, giving us a good eye-view of how that war was and is being fought.  Yes, he was full of himself but he was willing to give of himself.

All present seemed to agree that his autobiography sheds light on what the soldiers endured in Iraq and for that reason alone we got a lot out of the book. We felt he was doing his job the best he could given the circumstances. His point wasn't to be a good writer but explain to the world his dedication to his men and country.  That being said we wondered why his words weren't more polished because he obviously had help in putting his life story together. His dedication astounded us all by his willingness to be away from his family for so long.

Our next book is Taking Flight by Michaela DePrince with Elaine DePrince. 

 

Lindy has agreed to host for March.   

Movie Night

For those who couldn't attend - you missed a fun evening! 

Bob and Carol had the popcorn ready - and we all got cozy in their wonderful theater.

The movie followed the book pretty well to start with.    But, we were all a little disappointed with their handling of Rose of Sharon,  they didn't really show Noah ( Uncle John's son)/Ruthie or Winfield much, and they left out the "boxcar" scene completely!    Good overall - they only have 2 hours to put in a movie, after all!

Thanks Bob & Carol and Robin for getting the DVD for us!