NOSE IN A BOOK club

…this Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.  We will be watching The City of Ember.  Come enjoy some kettle corn and a delightful movie!Thanks to everyone for supporting us this long!  And an even bigger thanks to our hostess Darlene!Hope everyone has a great summer!

After three club nights with only two or three members in attendance, our book club seems to be in danger of becoming extinct.  How appropriate it is that our new junior member chose City of Ember by Jeanne Duprau for this month’s book selection.  Please send your ideas, suggestions, and feedback before our lights go out!  

Our book of the month was suggested by a librarian at Orem Public Library.  It won the Newberry Honor Award in 2005.  Here’s a little bit of what one reviewer had to say: “Believe it or not, this novel’s unusual setting is based on fact — the families of Alcatraz prison guards actually did live on the island. The author includes a helpful note explaining the historical facts behind the story, as well as a brief note about autism.What really makes this a winning novel, though, is not the setting but its main character. Moose, who narrates the story, is responsible and trustworthy in spite of himself. The love he feels for his sister despite the frustrations she causes him shines through all his words. The relationships among Moose, his hardworking father and his well-meaning mother are also rich and dynamic. Even without its connection to the famous mobster, AL CAPONE DOES MY SHIRTS would still be a real hit.”   — Reviewed by Norah Piehl

 

 It’s mystery time again!  We hear Mrs. Andrews is a great author, though she seems to have a strange obsession with birds.This month we will be picking from one of Donna Andrews’ mysteries.  Come prepared to share your choice at next month’s meeting!

Per a member’s recommendation, in March we will be reading this fine new novel.  Amazon has the scoop on it, just click on the picture below.  See you all March 4 at 7:00 p.m. (same place). Please bring your own copy… AND a friend!

Couple of months have come and gone.  I guess the novels have too.  A few of us started into this one but quit before the finish line.  Let us know what you think!

We kicked off our newest book choice by watching the movie To Kill a Mockingbird (starrying Gregory Peck).  The favorite snack of the night was “Sweet Touch Crispy, Lightly-glazed Popcorn” from Wabash Farms’ Whirley Pop Recipes: 1/3 unpopped popcorn, 4 tablespoons sugar, 4 tablespoons canola oil (any oil will do), 1/2 teaspoon flavoring of choice (optional…but they suggest trying coconut, rum or other flavorings; may increase if desired).  Bon Apetit!!

It was decided at our last meeting that we would like to support the National Endowment for the Arts BIG READ campaign.  During one of the upcoming months we will be reading To Kill A Mockingbird. 

 We also thought it would be fun to attend one of the Orem Library’s Big Read events.  Check out this website and let me know which would be the most interesting to you all: http://www.orembigread.org/programs.html.  They are during the month of September and half of October.

The Color of Water touches readers of all colors as a vivid portrait of growing up, a haunting meditation on race and identity, and a lyrical valentine to a mother from her son. (From the book jacket.)

The New York Times Book Review
The two stories, son’s and mother’s, beautifully juxtaposed, strike a graceful note.
The Boston Globe
Superbly written…a moving and exciting story that totally satisfies.
The Washington Post Book World
Lively…a well-written, thoughtful contribution to the literature on race.

Let us know what YOU think!

I just returned from our book club meeting and once again we had a small showing, just three of us.  Small or not, though, we had some good conversation and company.  Thanks to our host/hostess once again for making their home so welcoming. 

We missed our other faithful members and hope to see you next time.  Meanwhile, have fun reading March by Geraldine Brooks!