Dear Book Clubbers,
Last night’s meeting to discuss The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society was another great one. All seemed to agree that this book, with its lighter feel and unique style was just the type of read we needed. We gave the book an overall rating of 4.3333 stars. Many thanks to Beth for hostessing and for leading the excellent discussion. Incidentally, Marion found the reference to 42,000 inhabitants on the Island of Guernsey on page 55 of the book. Welcome to new member Terry Twichell who just moved onto Ridge trail with her husband, their dog and cats.
In other business, we sent around a food signup sheet for the co-ed meeting to be held on Wednesday, December 2nd at my house. If you signed up for something to bring last night, I will count you as coming unless I hear otherwise. If you didn’t sign up, please let me know if you are coming and what you would like to bring. Right now we could use a few more desserts and a couple more appetizers. Remember, we try to have substantial appetizers for this meeting. Please plan on coming hungry and arriving at 6:30 PM. We will be discussing A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Tolle. This book is a little tricky to find. It can be ordered through Amazon (new or used), but I don’t get my free shipping on the paperback version. It can also be ordered through Borders and Barnes & Noble. The guys can bring any suggestions for their choice for 2010 to the 12/2 meeting. We currently have 5 selections under consideration, the titles of which can be found in last month’s newsletter or on the blog. It would be great if the men would actually review the choices before the meeting so they could think a bit about what appeals to them.
We also chose David Copperfield by Charles Dickens as our “long classic book” selection for 2010. As you may recall, we decided that those who wanted to would read a huge book with a deadline a year off. We thought that there were some lengthy classics out there that we have always wanted to read, but never pushed ourselves to tackle. 17 people cast a ballot in this selection process…we will see how many make it through the book and to the meeting!
Thanks again to Jennifer for organizing our group to provide more efficient help to neighbors who could use an extra hand due to illness, injuries, births or other trying life circumstances. As a group, we brainstormed and came up with “CRBC Caring Tree” as the official title of this facet of our club. Basically, the idea is we will network to provide support to neighbors in need in an organized way so that, as Jennifer puts it, “Someone doesn’t receive 22 tuna casseroles in the same week.” If anyone knows of someone who could use this type of help, please call Jennifer.
In some Halloween notes, Jackie reminded us that she is considered the “Halloween Lady”. Apparently, she really gets into decorating her home inside and out. Kids and parents are invited to step inside to check out the scariness. I also extended our usual invitation for families to make our house their last stop on Halloween night and to come in and hang out. Bring a snack or bottle to share if you feel like it. If you have any questions call me.
Ina will host the January 13th meeting. The book for that night is Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury.
I am probably forgetting some important stuff yet again, but I am running out of room, so I hope I have gotten most of it down.
Jan
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