Saturday, January 19, 2013

January 2013 Meeting

Dear Book Clubbers,

Last night’s meeting to discuss Objects of My Affection was highly successful.  The consensus was that the book was a fast and enjoyable read which made you want to go clean out your closets with enough meaty issues to twang the old thinker as well.  We rated the book a 3.4, which incidentally is very close to the 3.6 it received online per Marty.  Many thanks go out to Shirley for her great job hosting and to Elisabeth for adeptly leading the discussion.  We were pleased to welcome long-time Craneridge resident, Kathy McDonald to our ranks and to raise a glass to Shirley’s recent milestone birthday.  Shirley assures us that 80 is not to be feared and is the new 50!  Sounds good to me.

The next meeting is scheduled for 7 PM on Wednesday, February 20th at Loraine’s.  The book is The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh.  Marty will steer the discussion.  Terri and Kathy will bring appetizers and Elisabeth and Ina will bring desserts.  We think we may be set for wine for a bit.  Please let Loraine know if you are coming. 

We reviewed the remaining books on our list and choose The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom for March 20th and The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern for April 24th.  Sue K. will host the March meeting with Jackie leading the discussion.  After that we will be left with The Bolter by Francis Osborne, and Maine by J. Courtney Sullivan (our summer picnic read).  We will possibly pick up a few loose ideas from the co-ed list overflow.  For now we are set through April.

Nothing much new to add to my medical update of a few days ago except to say that Jen is doing super and is being sprung from rehab tomorrow.  Jackie is sure Jen will be bored, so feel free to arrange a de-boring visit when you can.

As always, anything you may miss if you forget or delete newsletters is available on our blog, which Beth began and Jill faithfully maintains.  The address again is www.crbc.blogspot.com

Did I forget anything, Grace?

Jan