CRBC 2017-2018 Reading Schedule

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DATE	Book	AUTHOR	HOST	LEADER
9/21/17	Before We Were Yours	Lisa Wingate	Joan Bartholomy	Marty Kemsley
10/25/17	The Orphan Masters Son	Adam Johnson	Kathy Mcdonnell	Irene Barone
11/29/17	Lilac Girls	Martha Hall Kelly	Marilyn Dickhut	Kathy Mcdonnell
CO ED TBD	A Man Called Ove	Fredrik Backman	Jan Freeman	Ken Kellner
2/21/18	A Gentleman in Moscow	Amor Towles	Grace Schneckenburger	Jennifer Parsons
3/28/18	The Nineteenth Wife	David Ebershoff	Sue Kellner	Barb Reed/Jill Bahret
5/9/18	Wool	Hugh Howey	Irene Barone	Irene Barone
6/20/18	Emily Dickenson		Jackie Wells	Jackie Wells
7/25/18	The Thorn Birds	Colleen McCullough	Barb Reed
9/12/18	Selection night		Pool shelter
9/19/18	The Golem and the Jinni	Helen Wecker	Leslie Cohan	Jill Gregory

Book Club Schedule... volunteers needed

{In a separate post} you will find the schedule for the year for Book Club.     Many thanks to the volunteers who offered to host and lead.  This year's books look really great, and I cant wait to start reading. 

You will note that we still need leader(s) for "The Thorn Birds" in July of 2018.  Since its so far away, I'm sure that someone will be willing to volunteer before then.

Please remember to contact the hostess to tell her you will attend the meetings and also if you will be able to bring wine or appetizers or desserts.  It is very important that we know how many people to prepare for;  I'm sure you understand that enough chairs, room, etc. is a consideration for each hostess.

The selection night went really well, and I'm proud of the selections this year....what a varied grouping of titles and authors!! And  I'm still longing for a taste of Joan's gorgeous cake!  Not to mention the appetizers that Leslie and June Marie brought.

If you cannot open and print the schedule, let me know and I'll get you a hard copy. until Sunday  But contact me after Labor day since I will be in Wisconsin (the land of cheese, beer and good football)  until Sunday.

Until next week, happy reading!

Jen

Info for May's meeting

May 17th

Hi book clubbers!
Hope you are enjoying the beautiful spring weather.  For those of you in sunny Florida,  we have sunshine and 83 degree temps today.   Who says WNY is cold?

This months' meeting is next Wednesday May 24, at Irene ' s beautiful home.  We always have a good time at Irene ' s,  perhaps due to the surroundings and the hostess.  The book is WHEN WOMEN WERE BIRDS, the leader is Linda Hoffman.

  We need wine and Snax volunteers.....please help and think of dessert and app ideas.  To start off I'll bring an app and a bottle of white.

hoping for friends to help out!

Jen

April Meeting Information

Hi Guys!

We had Book Club Wednesday, March 29 at Kathy McDonnel's Beautiful home to discuss "A Mothers Reckoning" by Sue Klebold.  I have to ask Jill if she has the final count of the evaluation..I think it wound up in the 3's.   Jackie did a truly awesome job leading the discussion, and I believe everyone there had something to contribute during the discussion.  For those of you who could not attend, you missed one of the best book club discussions we've ever had.   Although the book is not exactly a "happy read', the topic of young people and depression is one that should be discussed and attended to. 

Next book club is April 26, at Diane Knight's house on Pine Run Court.   7:00PM.  PLEASE let her know if you will be attending...The book we are discussing is "The Nightingale" by Kristin Hannah.   I read it a couple of years ago, and loved it, so I highly recommend it to you.  Irene has graciously offered to lead (Yay, Irene!!)

Snax volunteers are:

Wine:

white  Donna, Jen

Red:  Marty, Irene

Chardonnay:  Kathy

Sauvignon Blanc:  Nancy

Appetizer:   Marilyn   and need another app!  Help!!  (Grace will be out of town)

                    Jen

Dessert:    Barb and Jill B

If you have any ideas for Jan's 50th anniversary book, please contact her ASAP.

Thanks, all.......see you soon!

Jen

P.S.  From Jill - the books rating was 3.4

Prep for February meeting

The co ed meeting last month was a great discussion combined with really good food and companionship.  Many thanks to Jan for being an awesome host, and to Dave Czaplicki for leading a great discussion.

Next book club meeting is February 22 t Joan Bartholomy ' s house to discuss "Two Old Women, an Alaskan Legend".  Meeting is at 7:00 PM. 

List of volunteers is below:

Appetizers:  Barb Reed  , June Marie

desserts:  Joan B.,   Grace, Shirley

Wine:  Irene. Red,  Kathy,  white. Marilyn, white. Lorraine, large red

Anyone else who feels moved to do an appetizer, let me know!!

Happy reading!!!!

Jen