Dear Book Clubbers,
Wednesday’s meeting to discuss The Hunger Games was big fun. We decided to rate the book on a different scale, not comparing it to our usual selections based on how it stacked up to To Kill a Mockingbird, for example. Looking at it as young adult fiction and its readability, we ended up giving it a 3.7. As usual, disparate opinions gave rise to good discussion. Kathryn did a great job of bringing out some interesting points as well as explaining why this book appeals to teenagers. She also pointed out how The Hunger Games trilogy could be employed to spark students’ interest in more classic works, including Shakespeare, Lord of the Flies, etc. As a special treat, we got to hear Jackie read her prize-winning short story and discuss the inspiration and the work that went into it. Thank you for sharing, Jackie. We are all so PROUD of YOU.
Our next meeting will be held at 7 PM on Wednesday, March 14th at Grace’s. The book is A Fierce Radiance by Lauren Belfer (author of City of Light). Please let Grace know if you are coming. The discussion will be led by Marty. Snack volunteers for the evening are Marty, Terry and Kathryn for appetizers, Ina and Jill for desserts, and Liz, Jackie, Karla and Natalie for wine.
Since Wednesday, I have been able to pinpoint our April book and location. The date will be Wednesday, April 18th as we discussed. Loraine Sherman will host. The book selection will be Remarkable Creatures by Tracy Chevalier. At this time, we are looking for a volunteer to lead the discussion that night. Please reach me if you are willing to do that. We will pin down snack people at the March meeting.
Much of our business meeting revolved around all the medical stuff going on with our members and neighbors. As difficult as all these health set backs are for our friends and neighbors, at least we have the CRBC Caring Tree to kick into gear and provide some multidimensional support. As always, if you know of someone in Craneridge who needs this sort of help, contact Jennifer to get the “tree” shaking.
Man, I hope that is everything. Well, there was some more good news, but best to ask Katie about that when you see her. I won’t see you all in March since we will be taking a little car ride down south to see all our kids and grandkids. Enjoy discussing A Fierce Radiance and have a glass of wine for me.
Read on,
Jan
