Book: The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman Where: Jill’s House When: October 30, 2015 @ 7pm Summary: In this Newbery Medal-winning novel, Bod is an unusual boy who inhabits an unusual place—he’s the only living resident of a graveyard. Raised from infancy by the ghosts, werewolves, and other cemetery denizens, Bod has learned the antiquated customs of…
Book: The History of Love by Nicole Krauss Where: Krista’s House When: September 25, 2015 @ 7pm Summary: The History of Love spans of period of over 60 years and takes readers from Nazi-occupied Eastern Europe to present day Brighton Beach. At the center of each main character’s psyche is the issue of loneliness, and the…
Book: Overdressed by Elizabeth Cline Where: Ellie’s House When: August 28, 2015 @ 7pm Summary: Cheap fashion has fundamentally changed the way most Americans dress. Stores ranging from discounters like Target to traditional chains like JCPenny now offer the newest trends at unprecedentedly low prices. And we have little reason to keep wearing and repairing…
Book: Yes Please by Amy Poehler Where: Rachel’s House When: July 31, 2015 @ 7pm What: POOL PARTY! Summary: Do you want to get to know the woman we first came to love on Comedy Central’s Upright Citizens Brigade? Do you want to spend some time with the lady who made you howl with…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Book: Nine Coaches Waiting by Mary Stewart Where: Heidi’s House When: November 21, 2014 @ 7pm Summary: A governess in a French château encounters an apparent plot against her young charge’s life in this unforgettably haunting and beautifully written suspense novel. When lovely Linda Martin first arrives at Château Valmy as an English governess…