Book for November

Join us the day before Thanksgiving to discuss INFIDEL by Ayaan Hirsi Ali. This is a woman who fled Somalia and also the Netherlands to finally take refuge in the U.S. She relates her life and the threats that have followed her after her outspoken views on the Islamic religion.

ALL IOWA READS DISCUSSION

Join us at the Hawarden Public Library as we read and discuss this year's ALL IOWA READS selection on September 29 at 10 a.m. in the library meeting room.

We are hoping that many of you will enjoy DRIFTLESS by David Rhodes. Rhodes has been silent as an author since 1976. This is his first book in some time. This choice was published in 2008. Join us for a great discussion. Copies of the book are available for your use at the circulation desk.

August Book CLub Selection

August's book selection is SARAH'S KEY by Tatiana De Rosnay. You will love this book.




It will make for a lively discussion when we meet on August 25 at 10 a.m. at the library.

Check out the author interview on You.Tube

JULY SELECTION

Join a great group at your library. It's a book discussion group where everyone becomes friends through good conversation, good books, and food!

Our book for the month of July is THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN by Garth Stein.

We will be meeting on Wednesday, Jly 28 at 10 a.m. Hope to see you there! We are always looking for more members.

May Book Club Selection

During the month of May, we will be reading WILD SWANS. This book was highly recommended by one of our members. It is the true story of three generations of Chinese women who were involved in Communist China, became disenchanted and what happened in their lives.

Join us on Tuesday, May 25 at 10 a.m. Note we are changing our day of the week this month.

Thanks to all members for a fantastic discussion last week.

April Book Discussion Selection

During the month of April, we will read and discuss THE PACT by Jodi Picoult. Our next meeting date is Wednesday, April 28 at 10 a.m. in the library meeting room. Join us we would love to hear your opinions.

March Book Selection

During the month of March, we will be reading and discussing THE WALK WEST--Part 2 of Peter Jenkin's WALK ACROSS AMERICA. If you have the inclincation, please join us.

February Book--Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil

Join the book discussion group on Wednesday, February 24 when we meet to discuss MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL by John Berendt. Based on fact, this book is often considered part of the genre called the "nonfiction novel". The setting of the story is Savannah and the story revolves around the murder of a local hustler by a respected antiques dealer. The book was made into a succesful movie directed by Clint Eastwood.

January 2010 --Book Club Selection

Well, I can't believe we will be starting another year of our book discussion group! Our selection for the month of January was recommended by one of our members. We will be reading LAST OF THE BREED by Louis L'Amour. Would you believe that most of our members have not read one of his books. If there is anyone out there who would like to join our group, just give me a call at the library. I am writing this in December --so I wish everyone Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Make a resolution to read even more in 2010!

Christmas Basket of Books!!!!!

Join us at the library for a great discussion of holiday feel good books on Wednesday, December 16 at 10 a.m. in the library meeting room. You will have such a good time reading these short, positive holiday books. Check out the list on our facebook page or on our blog on the left. Call the library if you have questions. We hope that you will join us.

For the month of November, we will be reading THE GREAT GATBSY by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Join us as we relive the time of the Roaring 20's and the time just before "the Great Depression."

The group will be meeting to discuss the book and watch the movie.

BOOK SELECTION FOR OCTOBER

Join us on October 28 at 10 a.m. as we discuss the book THE NAMESAKE by Jhumpa Lahiri.

This is the author's second book. Her first book the INTERPRETER OF MALADIES won the 2000 Pulitzer Prize. The book we will be reading and discussing deals with the immigrant experience, the problems and conflicts with assimilation, and the problem of communication between generations.

We look forward to seeing you. Remember that October is "National Reading Group Month".

Join us for fun, mental stimulation, and the best food ever!

September Selection--Taylor Caldwell

Join us on September 30 as we discuss ANSWER AS A MAN by Taylor Caldwell. This year all of our selections are recommendations from members of our reading group. Last month we had a great discussion of THE THIRD ANGEL by Alice Hoffman. We love the differing opinions and ideas. It gets all of us thinking outside of our boxes!

Remember, that refreshments are a great part of our discussion as is the coffee!

Stop by the library and sign up to be part of this activity.

Book Discussion Selections

The selections for our next year are on the blog--look to the left. All of the selections for the next year were proposed by book club members. Can't wait for the discussions!

JULY BOOK DISCUSSION

We are back to meeting at our regular time--10 a.m. in the morning in the library meeting room.

Join us as we talk about FAMILY TREE by Barbara Delinsky. The book looks at heritage, love, and marriage as a couple faces an issue in their life. Delinksy is a woman's writer. We should have quite a discussion on this book. Watch this site for a listing of our next twelve books! Happy summer reading! Find a good beach read that you can't resist. (See the list to the left)

ALL IOWA READS

Join us on June 17th at 2 p.m. (Note change of time) to discuss THE ROPE WALK by Carrie Brown. This year's ALL IOWA READS is indeed a "thinking" book as we look at main characters who are children. Their innocence brings lessons to us all. Hope to see a large group on Wednesday.

Remember, the summer reading program has begun. You can "Be Creative at Your Library" by participating in our bingo game. Every filled row wins a prize. Also, each book that you read is a chance to win a beautiful prize from "The Willow Tree." The prize is on display at the library. Give us a call with questions or better still stop by the library.

May Book Discussion

We are so proud to announce that author Nicole Baart will be joining us for a book discussion on May 20th. Nicole has just had her third book published, THE MOMENT BETWEEN. Because the book just came out on May 1st, we are sharing copies and hopefully all eighteen of us will have it finished by book club time.

This newest novel has strong female characters and tackles the subject of suicide as well as mental illness. It will make for a great discussion. How fortunate we are to have the author join us. You can check out the author's blog. The story will leave questioning your feelings on revenge, family, and forgiveness.

Hope to see everyone on Wednesday, May 20 at 10 a.m.

Coffee and cinnamon rolls furnished!!!!

Selection for April 2009

Thanks to everyone who came to the book discussion today. It was a chance for everyone to share and express their opinionsl That's what a discussion is all about.

For the month of April, we will be reading STOLEN INNOCENCE by Elissa Wall. Hope that everyone came make it to the next discussion on April 22 at 10 a.m. at the library.

If you need a copy of the book, please call the library --551-2244.

March Book Discussion Selection

We don't know if March will come in like a lion or a lamb, but we do know that everyone enjoyed WATER FOR ELEPHANTS! It doesn't often occur that we (all those in the book club) are in agreement about a selection. But we liked this book!

Now, what will be the vote on MRS.KIMBLE by Jennifer Haigh. Join us on March 25th for a morning of discussing. The library will furnish the book if you need one.

Remember to check back for our date to watch THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES! Don't miss our book club evening of a dinner and a movie!

And the book for February is . . .

You must read WATER FOR ELEPHANTS by Sara Gruen. It is our selection for the coming month. The books are in at the library and you can pick them up at our meeting or any other time! The New York Times called the book "an enchanting, escapist fairy tale." We all need some fairy tale experiences in our lives at some point. Check out the reading guide to stimulate your mind!

If you enjoy this book, you might want to read: SNOW FLOWER & THE SECRET FAN by Lisa See, or THE THIRTEENTH TALE by Diane Setterfield or LOVING FRANK by Nancy Horan.

See you on the 26th for our discussion!