JUNE Book Club

This month’s book club will be June 22nd @ 7. At Tiffany Cameron's home (12588 Starlite Hill Lane in Herriman).

The book is Tuesdays With Morrie by Mitch Albom. A story of an old man, a young man, and life's greatest lesson.




Amazon.com Review
This true story about the love between a spiritual mentor and his pupil has soared to the bestseller list for many reasons. For starters: it reminds us of the affection and gratitude that many of us still feel for the significant mentors of our past. It also plays out a fantasy many of us have entertained: what would it be like to look those people up again, tell them how much they meant to us, maybe even resume the mentorship? Plus, we meet Morrie Schwartz--a one of a kind professor, whom the author describes as looking like a cross between a biblical prophet and Christmas elf. And finally we are privy to intimate moments of Morrie's final days as he lies dying from a terminal illness. Even on his deathbed, this twinkling-eyed mensch manages to teach us all about living robustly and fully. Kudos to author and acclaimed sports columnist Mitch Albom for telling this universally touching story with such grace and humility. --Gail Hudson

Happy reading!

Pride and Prejudice

Hey Gals! February's Book Club is going to be Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen!! It's one of my favorite books- and a romance is perfect for February as well! Five copies will be on hold under my name at the Herriman Library. Here's a brief synopsis:

"It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife."

So begins Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen's witty comedy of manners--one of the most popular novels of all time--that features splendidly civilized sparring between the proud Mr. Darcy and the prejudiced Elizabeth Bennet as they play out their spirited courtship in a series of eighteenth-century drawing-room intrigues. Renowned literary critic and historian George Saintsbury in 1894 declared it the "most perfect, the most characteristic, the most eminently quintessential of its author's works," and Eudora Welty in the twentieth century described it as "irresistible and as nearly flawless as any fiction could be."

Be brave, girls. The language in this book is 18th century England; but will put a smile on your face.

Mr. Darcy, "She is tolerable, but not handsome enougth ot tempt me; I am in no humour at present to give consequence to young ladies who are slighted by other men." So he says about Elizabeth; who in my mind is the best heroine ever written.

"Read it, I know you'll love it." -Kathleen Kelly- "You've Got Mail."

So we'll read this wonderful book- all 320 pages, and then we'll answer this age old question:

"Happiness in marriage is entirely a matter of chance. If the dispositions of the parties are ever so well known to each other or ever so similar beforehand, it does not advance their felicity in the least. They always continue to grow sufficiently unlike afterwards to have their share of vexation; and it is better to know as little as possible of the defects of the person with whom you are to pass your life." Charlotte says.

True? Or not? How long did you date your spouse? Let's have some fun reviewing this book with some delicious cupcakes from The Sweet Tooth Fairy.

See you on Wednesday, February 23 at 7 p.m. My House. -Amanda

Hotel On The Corner Of Bitter and Sweet, by Jamie Ford

June Book Club

I have choosen Hotel On The Corner of Bitter and Sweet for June Book Club. The meeting will be held on Wed, June 30 at 7pm in my home.

Happy Reading
Ambra

The School of Essential Ingredients - May Book

Hi Ladies! I read this little book last summer and devoured it! I hope you will love it too! It's full of some interesting people and lots of YUMMY food! To make the meeting a little more interesting, I'm asking that you all bring an ingredient that is "you," or maybe just an ingredient that you just can't live without in your kitchen.

The meeting will be
Wednesday, May 26 at 7:00 pm

Happy reading!

Book club Hosting!

Hey girls! I finished the hosting list. I know there are some people that aren't on that list as we have so many that have joined..which is AWESOME! I tried to put people on there that have never done it before or haven't in awhile. I know that everyone will get a chance and next year we will have those that didn't get to this time...or if anyone else has any suggestions on how we host???? I think picking them ahead of time worked really well, but if anyone thinks something may work better than please take over! I just hope everyone feels welcome and has a good time. If you haven't hosted and really want to let us know. We can always change it around! Thanks and happy reading!

February Book Club

Hey Girls! February's book is The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho! Here's a book review:

"Paulo Coelho's enchanting novel has inspired a devoted following around the world. This story, dazzling in its simplicity and wisdom, is about an Andalusian shepherd boy named Santiago who travels from his homeland in Spain to the Egyptian desert in search of treasure buried in the Pyramids. Along the way he meets a Gypsy woman, a man who calls himself king, and an Alchemist, all of whom point Santiago in the direction of his quest. No one knows what the treasure is, or if Santiago will be able to surmount the obstacles along the way But what starts out as a journey to find worldly goods turns into a meditation on the treasures found within. Lush, evocative, and deeply humane, the story of Santiago is art eternal testament to the transforming power of our dreams and the importance of listening to our hearts."

I chose this book because I think it has a great message- and it's a quick read- under 200 pages! I have reserved 10 copies through the library- so they will be on hold under my name!! We'll review it on Wednesday, February 24 at 7 p.m. at my house!

October Book Club

This months book is called The Help by Kathryn Stockett. It will be held at Katie Cornia's home...details about the date to follow. Katie and I both have copies that we can pass around as soon as we are done. I know the list is long for it at the library. It is a great book so far. Happy Reading!

Catching Fire

This months book is catching fire. Our meeting will be held at Michelle Taylor's home, October 1st at 7:00pm. She sent out an e-mail with her adress and phone number. If you have any questions you can call her! Hope you all can make it!

AUGUST Book Club

August's book club will be held on August 26th at 7pm at Teresa Whitebread's home (5351 Lightning Peak Dr.)

The book is The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer & Annie Barrows.


Synopsis:
January 1946: London is emerging from the shadow of the Second World War, and writer Juliet Ashton is looking for her next book subject. Who could imagine that she would find it in a letter from a man she's never met, a native of the island of Guernsey, who has come across her name written inside a book by Charles Lamb.

As Juliet and her new correspondent exchange letters, Juliet is drawn into the world of this man and his friends and what a wonderfully eccentric world it is. The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society--born as a spur-of-the-moment alibi when its members were discovered breaking curfew by the Germans occupying their island--boasts a charming, funny, deeply human cast of characters, from pig farmers to phrenologists, literature lovers all.

Juliet begins a remarkable correspondence with the society's members, learning about their island, their taste in books, and the impact the recent German occupation has had on their lives. Captivated by their stories, she sets sail for Guernsey, and what she finds will change her forever.

Written with warmth and humor as a series of letters, this novel is a celebration of the written word in all its guises, and of finding connection in the most surprising ways.

June Book Club (updated)

Hello Book Clubbers,

This month’s book club will be June 24th @ 7. Put it on the calendar now, and plan that Lake Powell trip around it. ;)

This book is The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. I haven’t read it yet but it has excellent reviews. I’ve seen it recommended on several blogs and also by Stephanie Meyer. Looks intriguing and suspenseful.

Here’s a little synopsis: Katniss is a 16-year-old girl living with her mother and younger sister in the poorest district of Panem, the remains of what used be the United States. Long ago the districts waged war on the Capitol and were defeated. As part of the surrender terms, each district agreed to send one boy and one girl to appear in an annual televised event called, "The Hunger Games." The terrain, rules, and level of audience participation may change but one thing is constant: kill or be killed. When Kat's sister is chosen by lottery, Kat steps up to go in her place.

Happy reading!
Rusti

Beneath A Marble Sky!

Hey girls! Just a reminder about book club this thursday at Leslie Doman's house!! hope to see you all!

May Book Club

Hey gals! I hope book club was fun, I am sad I missed it. The book I have chosen for May is called, Beneath A Marble Sky, by John Shors. I have already started reading it and love it. I will keep you posted on what day I will be hosting. Thanks and happy reading everyone.

April Book Club

This month we are reading Homeless Bird by Gloria Whelan. It will be Thursday, April 30th at Jenny Lyman's home!! Please rsvp, I think she was thinking about doing dinner?? (not sure).

Hosting!

Hey girls we still have a few months that need hosting! If you would like to host please click on the comments and put wich month you would like to host that is not already taken! Thank you.
For all that missed our meeting for Sarah's Key it was a hit, and a great read. Although we thought the author could have gone a few different ways with the book, especially the ending...I think we all agreed that it was a very sad but moving story in so many ways. can we say HARSH REALITY! wow, but what a great subject that most of us know little about. The people that suffered and died will always be remembered through books like this one, and for that we are gratefull. Thanks Karyn for hosting, it was great.

March Book Club!

March book club will be hosted by Karyn Anderson, the book she has chosen is...Sarah's Key, by Tatiana De Rosnay! It will be held Thursday, April 2nd at 7:00 at Karyn's home.

Hey Book Club Gals!!

Hey girls! I decided it would be a good ideah to start a book club blog! This way we can put the hosting schedule up so everyone knows, and this way everyone can post on this blog whatever they want in regards to book club....books they have picked, or book reccomendations, scheduling etc... I think this way it will be easy for everyone to know what is going on all the time!!!!