Thursday, December 18, 2014

Book Selections spring 2015

January 15 -   
A TALE FOR THE TIME BEING by Ruth Ozeki - at Ann's

February 19 -
THE BEAUTIFUL MYSTERY by Louise Penny - at Eileen's

March 19 -
THE TIME IN BETWEEN by Maria Duenas - at Roberta's

April 16 -
THE BEAR by Claire Cameron

May 21 -
BRIDESHEAD REVISITED by Evelyn Waugh

June 18 -
MISTER PIP by Lloyd Jones
hosted by Donna? Cindy?

Monday, November 24, 2014

More titles needed

A reminder to everyone that we will need more suggestions for the 2015 session. Bring your ideas to the December potluck at Monique's.


My friend made this out of collected maples leaves this fall from Invermere...

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Book Selections for 2014 - 2015

At the June meeting, books were selected for the next year. They are:

September 18 - INDIAN HORSE by Richard Wagamese (recommended by Donna) - hosted by Jan


October 16 - anything (click here for suggestions) by MAYA ANGELOU (recommended by Monique) - hosted by Irene

November 20 - THE ORENDA by Joseph Boyden (group discussion recommended) - buffet lunch at SAIT Highwood Restaurant, 11:30am

December 11 - ALMOST A GREAT ESCAPE by Tyler Trafford (recommended by Jan) - hosted by Monique

January 15 - Ann will select a Mystery novel - hosted byAnn

February 19 - THE TIME IN BETWEEN by Maria Duenas - hosted by Haifa

March 19

April 16

May 21

June 18

*** Note that each book has a link you can click on to get a review - each is from a different site, so much time can be spent browsing different book suggestions on these...



*** Note that we will try a new discussion process for September:
- Everyone would give the selected book a mark out of 10:  just a number based on whatever criteria you want.
- Then, taking turns we defend our mark (a maximum 2 min statement ) – no discussion until everyone has their turn. You can pass if you want to.
- Then it’s a free for all, questions, points of view, etc.

Hopefully, this means everyone’s point of view is heard by everyone which prompts further discussion. So come prepared in Sept with a mark out of 10 for Indian Horse.
 

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Book Listings

Because no one scrolls down far enough, here is a reposting of the July book listing...

For spring 2014:


February 20 - THE CAT'S TABLE  (2011) by Michael Ondaatje (recommended by Eileen)

March 20 - THE GOLEM AND THE JINNI (2013) by Helene Wecker (recommended by Kathleen)

April 17 - WHEN A CROCODILE EATS THE SUN (2007) by Peter Godwin (recommended by Cindy)

May 15 - IN THE COUNTRY OF MEN (2006) by Hisham Matar (recommended by Roberta)

June 19 - INDIAN HORSE (2013) by Richard Wagamese (recommended by Donna, for Monique)

*** Note that each book has a link you can click on to get a review - each is from a different site, so much time can be spent browsing different book suggestions on these...