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!