First Book for 2018 is....

I asked Heather to select our next book.  Her pick for Jan 2018 book club is The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton.

Our Next Book is Station Eleven

It's official:  Station Eleven by Emily St John Mande won!

Lisa is looking to have our next meeting around Halloween.  So we have to turn this book over quickly.....

One Summer To Read this Book

For a book a lot of us didn't finish, we had a great turn out for Book Club! Laura picked our next book: Burntown by Jennifer McMahon.... https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30201151-burntown. Next meeting will be after Labor Day (probably a Tuesday or Thursday).

One Summer Discussion Tonight

Kim cannot make it tonight. We will still have it but are there any suggestions on where? Of course if no one read the book besides Lisa and Heather, maybe we cancel? I'll do whatever you guys want. I'm half way through the book myself (full disclosure).

One Summer Discussion Questions

These are from Lit Lovers: 

Discussion Questions

1.       Of all the stories that Bryson tells in One Summer, which one do you find most interesting—which  engaged you more than others? Which story most surprised you (e.g., President Coldidge's four-hour work day)?

2.    Of all the heroes covered in the book, whom do you have the most sympathy for? Maybe Philo Farnsworth?  Which hero do you most admire?  Most despise?

3.     How did Ruth Snyder and Judd Gray bungle the coverup of their murder?

4.    What about Robert Elliott, America's top executioner—how would you describe him? What in his background shaped him to do his job? Would you want him as a father...or husband?

5.     Bryson's trademark humor is on display in One Summer. What parts, in particular, did you find funny?

6.     How much, if anything, have your learned from One Summer? If you've read Bryson's previous A Brief History of Nearly Everything, how does this book compare?

Who's Hungry?

Even though Bridget was feeling a bit bad about picking horror books, consensus was The Girl with All the Gifts was good.  Everybody agreed four stars to it!  Our next book was suggested by Kim C called One Summer by Bill Bryson.  I'll get a poll out for dates after I talk to Kim. I'm guessing mid to late July so get your book now!

The Girl With All the Gifts by M R Carey

Last night as always we had a lively discussion about Unbecoming by Rebecca Scherm.  We mostly enjoyed it but all agreed it had some pacing issues and did not answer all the questions or wrap up very neatly.  Perhaps the book needs a sequel....

Bridget is hosting the next book club for June.  The book is The Girl with All the Gifts by M R Carey. A meeting date poll will go out sometime next month.