Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Book Club

I'm in a real book club! I've never actually been a member of one before, and I quite like it. The closest I ever got was being a writer of a book blog that we wrote synopsis and critique about each book we read. That fizzled after several months.
      There's only 5 of us that come regularly to our current club although there are a lot more that are invited. They invited me a couple weeks after joining my ward and it's been good to know these girls (neighbors) that I've lived by for 3 yrs and never knew! We've read some interesting books the last couple months. Everyone has their opinion and take on things so it is fun to discuss. It makes me think more about the books I'm reading and the themes, hidden meanings and agendas of the writers. I haven't done that since High School English class.
    I like having book suggestions from others, even though my random picks at the bookstore sometimes surprise me in how good they are. We put together our list for this next year, and now I think I shouldn't have given so many suggestions because that means I've already read several of the books on there. Oh well. There should still be enough to keep me engaged. Anyone have any of these books I can borrow in the coming months?
Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet
The Wise and Joyful Potter of Niederbipp
The Help
Devil in the White City
1776
Peace Like a River
The Poisinwood Bible

4 comments:

D.I.M. Incorporated said...

How fun! Sorry, I don't have any of the books but I did read The Help almost a year ago and it's one of my favorites! I'm almost scared to see the movie bc the book was so good I don't know that a movie could possibly live up to it! Happy reading Love!

D.I.M. Incorporated said...

On a side note, my word verification was "mobsta" and I think that's funny! :)

Lauren said...

I checked out Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet from the library.
I have The Help and I think that I have Peace Like a River.
There's a chance that my hubby might have Poisonwood Bible. I'll check and let ya know.
That's great you're in a book group. I heart mine :)

Jordanne said...

I also have The Help but none of the others. @ D.I.T - I saw the movie of The Help and it was really good! Actually super close to the book, only a couple of things were different (but not in a bad way at all) and the actors did an incredible job overall.