Book: Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card When: October 26, 2012 @ 7pm Where: Jenny’s House (see pingg invite) Synopsis: In order to develop a secure defense against a hostile alien race’s next attack, government agencies breed child geniuses and train them as soldiers. A brilliant young boy, Andrew “Ender” Wiggin lives…
Always fun times with book club!
Our November book, the Hobbit, has it’s new trailer released! Check it out! http://youtu.be/yYz0JWJioOM
Book: Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell When: September 28, 2012 @ 7pm Where: Rachel’s House (see pingg invite) Synopsis: Now that he’s gotten us talking about the viral life of ideas and the power of gut reactions, Malcolm Gladwell poses a more provocative question in Outliers: why do some people succeed,…
Jill blogged it here and it was such a fun night. So much laughter! We missed those of you who couldn’t attend. Thanks for another great (and very funny) night! This fabric reviewed some basic info to keep in mind, as well as how you can find options to order…
Book: Sarah’s Key by Tatiana Rosnay When: August 31, 2012 @ 7pm Where: TBD (See Pingg Invite) Synopsis: Paris, July 1942: Sarah, a ten year-old girl, is brutally arrested with her family by the French police in the Vel’ d’Hiv’ roundup, but not before she locks her younger brother in a…
Based on our vote at our last meeting, the current schedule has been updated! Thanks for helping vote on our new method of selecting books. Starting in 2013, whoever hosts the gathering will get to choose the book. Until then, let us know if you are interesting in hosting for…
Book: A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle When: July 27, 2012 @ 7pm Where: Kelly’s House (See Pingg Invite) Synopsis: Everyone in town thinks Meg is volatile and dull-witted and that her younger brother Charles Wallace is dumb. People are also saying that their father has run off and left…
It was a fun night!
Book: The Secret Garden by Frances Hodges Burnett When: June 29, 2012 @ 7pm Where: Veronica’s House (See Pingg Invite) Synopsis: When orphaned Mary Lennox, lonely and sad, comes to live at her uncle’s great house on the Yorkshire moors, she finds it full of secrets. At night, she hears…