October 2012

Dear Book Clubbers,

Hopefully this finds you all snug and safe from the storm…perhaps curled up with a good book while we still have power to read by? 

Last week’s discussion of Shoot the Moon was lively.  We were a small group and at first it seemed there might not be much to discuss, although most people enjoyed the book.  Once Marty asked a few questions and we got into it, we found there to be more depth to the plot than our first impressions.  Overall we gave the book 3.4 stars.  Thank you, Terri for opening your home, to Marty for “steering” our conversation and to all who brought sustenance.

You should be all gearing up for the co-ed meeting to discuss Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand.  It is scheduled for 6:15 PM on Tuesday, November 27th at our house.  Don’t forget this is a “big food” night, so come hungry.  You can contact us via phone or e-mail me to find out what we can still use.

Please remind the menfolk that they are MORE than welcome to bring selection ideas for 2013.  We did come up with some ourselves (see Selection Night Summary Newsletter), but are open to their ideas.

Following that our next meeting will be Wednesday, January 16th at Shirley’s house.  The book for that night is Objects of my Affection: A Novel by Jill Smolinski.  Elisabeth will lead the discussion, but we will ask for food volunteers at another time. 

February 20th we will discuss The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh.  We will be looking for a host and a leader.

In other news, our techno wiz, Jill has promised to make special remote participation accommodations available when one of us can’t be physically present for a meeting.  We hope to test this in January when Jen is rehabbing from hip surgery.  Way cool (the technology, not Jen’s hip surgery)!

Also cool is the report that Polly continues to make improvement.  Let’s hope we can welcome her back to meetings soon.

Remember that rumor has it that I am speaking to the Silver Foxes at the OP Presbyterian Church on Thursday, November 15th.  I saw the menu and it looks really great.  Contact Loraine to make reservations.

Finally, I hope you all got the message that the Halloween Open House is on as planned.  Please join Rob and me anytime after 6 with or without kids for some treats (or tricks).  Bring a snack or beverage to share.

That’s all for now.

Jan