springtime

"'Oh, give us pleasure in the flowers today; And give us not to think so far away As the uncertain harvest; keep us here All simply in the springing of the year.'
-- Robert Frost"

book for June

We have another book ready to go. For the meeting in June we are going to read "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins. Picked by Laura our newest member. This meeting will be the second Thursday in June at house at 8pm. So there is lots to read and more to come. Have a great night. And still Happy Reading!!!!!

chosen review

As I was not able to attend "The Chosen" review, I asked Brenda to take some notes. Correct me if I'm wrong or you want to add anything here. I think we all enjoyed the book overall. Certain parts however were not hits within this read. The baseball scene which starts us off was not welcomed by all wished it would go away. Others loved it and thought it set a tone for the book and established relationships between the boys. Other points mentioned were how the fathers interacted with their sons. Danny's not really speaking and Reuven's much more vocal. I don't believe Danny was bitter about this because in the end he seems to have peace over his situation. Reuben thought this to be ridiculous that they didn't speak. I found it fascinating. I think it's real life. Sometimes though we are here and present we really aren't. As parents or our parents or in other capacities/callings/friendships. Onward we move..Some thought the chosen meant Reuven, some thought it was the brother and some thought it was Danny. I am in agreement on it being Danny. The story is told through the voice of Reuven, but it is always centered and focused on Danny. My final comments are that I loved this book. I loved the history, the simple story, the friendship, and the interesting dynamics of their religion. So there is my 2 cents worth. Have a great day, and happy reading!!

next read is....

I hear that our book group meeting went well. Unfortunately, I was not able to attend so Teri took over hosting duties and did a smashing job! Thank you so much!! I will report on that meeting in a few days once I get the full scoop. Our next read is called Tall Grass by Sandra Dallas. Which will be back on our regular night of the Second Thursday in May, at my house, at 8pm mountain time. I have not read this one yet, but I always look forward to the upcoming read. So until then, happy reading!!

the joys of a reader

“He that loves a book will never want a faithful friend, a wholesome counselor, a cheerful companion, an effectual comforter. By study, by reading, by thinking, one may innocently divert and pleasantly entertain himself, as in all weathers, as in all fortunes.”
- Barrow"