Book Club

NOTE: Here's the latest on the book group. This is not an "official" RS group; any/all are welcome to join in the fun, even if you haven't read the book. Questions? e_dorrough@yahoo.com or (503) 645-8148.

So here is our list for this year:

Oct 20th - Blood Diamond, by Greg Campbell @ Beth's

Nov - In Defense of Food, by Michael Pollan @ Holly's

Dec - Material World, by Peter Menzel @ TBD

Jan - Tamar, by Mal Peet @ Angie's

Feb - Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, by Jamie Ford @ Marcia's

Mar - A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, By Betty Smith @ JaNea's

Apr - My Name is Mary Sutter, by Robin Oliveira @ TBD

May - Major Pettigrew's Last Stand, by Helen Simonson @ TBD

Jun - Unbroken, by Laura Hillenbrand@ TBD

Summer Read - TBD although we talked about Beach Music...

We agreed on a few things:

- Generally we will try to meet on the 3rd Thursday. We might have to adjust that some months (specifically Nov and Dec)...I will give plenty of warning. I will send out dates for the following months in a couple of weeks.

- The host will provide the treats for the evening.

- We will plan to do some movie trips - even if the book isn't on our list! : )

- Was there anything else that I missed?

I want to apologize. A couple of you didn't get the books you nominated into the mix. I am very sorry I missed them, the blame lies entirely on me and I hope that we can either consider them for the summer book or for next year's books. Please know that it wasn't intentional, and that next year I will be more methodical so that no one is missed! I am very sorry!

I am very excited for another great year of reading with great gals! Thanks to everyone!

Ellen Dorrough