June 2015: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Book: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon Where: Robin’s House When: June 19, 2015 @ 7pm Summary: Mark Haddon’s bitterly funny debut novel, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, is a murder mystery of sorts–one told by an autistic version of Adrian Mole. Fifteen-year-old Christopher John…
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May 2015: Water for Elephants
Book: Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen Where: Jessica’s House When: May 29, 2015 @ 7pm Summary: Though he may not speak of them, the memories still dwell inside Jacob Jankowski’s ninety-something-year-old mind. Memories of himself as a young man, tossed by fate onto a rickety train that was home to the Benzini Brothers Most…
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Great discussion and great food again at book club! Thanks everyone for coming out!
April 2014: A Man Called Ove
Book: A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman Where: Beth’s House When: April 17, 2015 @ 7pm Summary: In this bestselling and delightfully quirky debut novel from Sweden, a grumpy yet loveable man finds his solitary world turned on its head when a boisterous young family moves in next door. Meet…
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March 2015: The Way of Kings
Book: The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson Where: Kristin’s House When: March 27, 2014 @ 7pm Summary (written by our wonderful hostess!): It’s an epic fantasy novel one of the most well written well thought out and intricately woven novels I’ve read to date. In the beginning it is a bit slow to…
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February 2015: Unbroken
Book: Unbroke:A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand Where: Rachel’s House When: February 27, 2014 @ 7pm Summary: From the 1936 Olympics to WWII Japan’s most brutal POW camps, Hillenbrand’s heart-wrenching new book is thousands of miles and a world away from the racing…