Nine of us met in October to discuss In the Sanctuary of Outcasts by Neil White. This is the memoir of a white collar criminal and the time he serves in Carville, Louisiana. The institution at Carville was unique in that it housed both a prison and a leprosarium. Most attendees found it interesting, but some wondered if he really grew from the experience. It was a fascinating glimpse intoRead More →
Seven of us met in September to discuss Those Who Wish Me Dead by Michael Koryta. Several people mentioned that they did not read this book at night because it would probably give them nightmares. But, if you are looking for a thrill ride of a novel, look no further. Other books we are reading: The Boys in the Boat by Daniel Brown Jesus Land by Julia Scheeres Missoula: RapeRead More →
8 of us met in August to discuss The Bird Artist by Howard Norman. It seems crazy, but it is time to start thinking about next year’s reading selections for the book club. Some of you have requested more non-fiction titles. What do you think? Let Gina know. Also, let me know if you have specific titles that you would like to read in 2016 and I will start compilingRead More →
Eight of us met to discuss Strings Attached by Joanne Lipman. Most of us agreed that this was a compelling memoir about a violin teacher in New Brunswick, New Jersey. He brought a level of passion and discipline to his students that would be hard to match in today’s schools. Let’s just say his method was not to coddle but to push them to their limit. His story is toldRead More →
Ten of us met to discuss Painted Horses by Malcolm Brooks. Catherine Lemay is a young archeologist hired by the Smithsonian to look at a canyon in Montana. She is looking for ancient objects in the canyon before it is used in the Harris Light and Power Company’s dam project. What she finds is worthwhile, but is not what the power company hoped she would find. This is a veryRead More →
You can now check out a telescope from the library! Put your name on the request list today and check out the press release for further details. Patrons must be at least 18 to check out a telescope and the loan period is for 7 days.Read More →
Thirteen met to discuss The Awakening by Kate Chopin, first published in 1899. While everyone enjoyed reading this classic feminist novel, there was some mixed feelings on the ending. I won’t spoil it for you here. Here are other books we are reading: The Boy in the Suitcase by Lene Kaaberbol The Maisie Dobbs books by Jacqueline Winspear Duffy Brown mysteries set in Savannah, GA Midwife’s Revolt by Jodi DaynardRead More →
Nine of us met to discuss The Good Son by Michael Gruber, an entertaining adventure about Theo, a Pakistani-American son who mounts a spectacular in-country rescue of his wily, manipulative mother, Sonia, by manipulating the US government almost to the brink of war. A pre-eminent psychologist and world traveler, Sonia is among a group of international dignitaries who are captive to an extremist group and being executed one by one. Read More →
Seven people met to discuss The Faraway Nearby by Rebecca Solnit. Not all readers were able to finish the book where admiration for her craft did not equal entertainment. We agreed the author had a talent for visual imagery and storytelling in combination. Her true-life essays evoke the Arabian Nights, with never-ending adventures to enthrall and distract. It was a challenging read and an interesting one. What else are peopleRead More →
Ten of us met to discuss The Lowland by Jhumpa Lahiri in February. If you are looking for a beautifully written story and enjoy learning about how culture, history and family shape our lives, then you will enjoy this book. Other books our members are reading include: The Kurt Wallendar mysteries by Henning Mankell The Cork O’Connor mysteries by William Kent Krueger Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese Still AliceRead More →
