When we moved back to Oklahoma 6 years ago, I was invited to join a book group. I loved it. We met monthly and I read some very cool books. I loved talking about books to others who wanted to get into them as well. After a year or two, the group fizzled as life pulled us all in different directions. This past Mother's day, I was invited to a friend's home for dinner and we both expresses a desire for book group. We decided that we were going to do it, even if it was only one book for the summer. Well, as word got out, others were feeling the literary pull as well and our book group has been reborn.
Our first book was "To Kill A Mockingbird" by Harper Lee. I loved this book! The writing is amazing. The plot is good, thought provoking and provides ample fuel for discussion. But the writing drew me in and kept me spellbound. I loved the vocabulary, the turns of phrases. I could feel the small southern town. It was so refreshing to read a really good book again and have friends to talk to about it. We had a great evening chatting - looovvveedd it!
We decided that we will meet every other month. Our second book was "Emma" by Jane Austin. We were welcomed into Regina's house to the smell of hot spiced cider. Oh, it smelled & tasted heavenly! She had gone all out - Boston Creme Pie, cheese & crackers (the tomato basil triscuits are awesome) and I don't know what all. Few of us had actually read the book - I did try but other books kept getting in my way. More about that later. We have all seen the movie, some of us both versions, so we did discuss the plot & the characters. We were able to compare the book with the movies as a few had read the book. More than anything, we talked about all kinds of books. So much fun.
One of the best parts - Caroline came to book group with a book under her arm to share with us all. It is called "Puppy Stew" and she is the author!!!!!!! We have a published member! I personally know an author! It is a super cute book about how the magical love of a pet can change a person. Her brother did all the illustrations. Anyway, it was so much fun.
Our next book is "The Goose Girl" by Shannon Hale. I have until the first week of January to get it read. Exciting!
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I am glad we have book club again too! I have finished the book if you want to borrow it!
I miss book club. WE had some great times. A few friends and I started a book club a couple months ago. Last month was my turn and I chose The Goose Girl. I quite enjoy that book. This month we read The Barefoot Mailman. It is historical fiction about this area we live in. Back in the mid 1800's the mail was delivered between Palm Beach and Miami by way of mailmen who would walk barefoot for 3 days along the beach. It was a fun story. Next we are reading Farenheit 451. We met last night and had a wonderful time. I missed all of you. I didn't mean to go on and on like this. Happy reading.
I miss having a book club to go to. I used to attend one in St. Louis. I guess I could start one huh? Well, maybe in a year or two!
Fun chatting on Saturday with you.
:)
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