newbie

I should also make mention we have a new member to our lovely book nook. A shout out welcome to Laura. She just moved here and we are glad to have you with us!!! Okay so have a great night and Happy Reading!

making sure

Hello all! I am just making sure it's pretty clear what is going on for the month of April. We are currently reading "The Chosen" by Chiam Potok. The meeting time is the Third Thursday April 15th at 8pm at Teri's house. I love this read so I can't wait for the discussion!! LOL L

on to Guernsey

Last night we discussed the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. I believe we all loved it and felt drawn to the story and characters within. They were made to be believable, likable, witty, and real. We liked the letter format it was written in, though hesitation from one who read "dear mr. henshaw" (and did not enjoy those letters), and me who had to start it about 20 times so I could understand who these people were! Some thought perhaps a little more romance was needed. Isola was well liked with her quirky ways as was Juliet. We thought she was so tender to help with Kit and take on that mother role. Her sensitivity towards the town and her efforts to make them friends were tenderhearted. We liked Elizabeth who was ever present. Eben and Amelia. We loved the town, the feel, the possibility that these people could be real. It was interesting to find that the author's niece was the one to finish the book. We wondered about editing and how that all played out.
Some favorite quotes:
Isola "I liked to die where I stood"
Juliet "She was showing me her treasures, Sophie-her eyes did not leave my face once. We were both so solemn, and I, for once, didn't start crying"
Juliet "Dawsey's barn is exceedingly clean. He also stacks his hay beautifully. I believe I am becoming pathetic"
Thanks for checking in to the Guernsey. Next month (April) we will be checking out "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok. Don't forget it will be held at Teri's house on the 15th, which is the third Thursday, just to confuse everyone!! Until then, Happy Reading!

the group

Well, hello again! Today I am going to go over just a handful of things discussed and not discussed at last nights meeting. So, we have decided to keep the night the second Thursday of the month unless another major activity conflicts with that night. We have changed nights around before, but this time works for the majority so it stays. As leader of our little book nook, I do have the right however, to change when needed.
Okay, moving on...I am going to skip the describing names as I have previously done. I thought it was going to be "so cute" but, now I am annoyed. There are going to be conflicting t's and so on, so those that were the first to be put on the blog with your names like that, you are pretty special! But now you will be revealed. Sweet S-Season, Terrific T-Teri, and Amazing A-Andrea, LOL L-me so there you go. We had a couple of new ladies join us last night, Emily and Tamie. Welcome. To the rest of our fab group, I will give a shout out to you also, Brenda, and Marie both long timers like me only longer, Terri, Andrea, Season, sometimes Barb, and sometimes Jessica who picked a book that was long and crazy and I am probably the only one who moronically finished it. I believe that is it. Welcome to all and to all a good night!
Just kidding, I have chosen to be sole commentator and publisher of blog snippets, however, feel free to make comments, pass along info, or if you would like something specific added let me know! This will just keep things a little more organized.
Thanks for all the input!

until then....

So, I wanted to send out a reminder for our next meeting which is..... this Thursday at the home of-LOL L at 8pm. I am looking forward to reviewing this book. I loved it! It felt like a friend, a comfort, and was a joy to read and re-read. In a few days the full review will be out so you can decide for yourself if you would check it out. Until then, happy reading!!

interesting finds

"Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers."
— Charles W. Eliot