Pictures from Larene

What a great night we had!

Hi Ladies,

Last night was a great night. I particularly enjoyed having the book club meeting at 7:00. ;-)
The discussion was interesting and then after we discussed the book Betsy reminded me that I have ignored the blog. So, I took it back from Zack and I will do my best. B had a great suggestion that I make each of you able to edit and post. I think that you can post to the blog now and I am figuring out how to have each of you post as administrators. I will let you know when I know more.
Joanne, The dessert was so yummy and I look forward to posting it in the recipe section. That section will be up and going soon (like maybe tonight!).

Next month, We are reading The Glass Castle by Jeannette Wells. We will meet on April 7 at Melody's house. Time to be announced. . .

Your ever repentant blogger,
Michele

new book month

a girl named zippy here is an online version

Coming Soon-- BookClub Recipes

All of us have enjoyed so many yummy treats and we all want the recipes! So, I will post the recipes here for all to try. Coming Soon. . . Tami's brownies. I can't wait.

October's book: Warriors Don't Cry

This months book is Warriors Don't Cry. review

Zack just discovered a great book find

Zack wanted me to tell everyone who does not know that the used bookstore Twice Told Tales in Nampa is so cool and he wants everyone to check it out. If you haven't already-- like me!-- it has tons of books and games, too!

Which book should LaRene choose?

I'm doing book club in October and have narrowed it down to these two choices. if you have an opinion, vote your preference.

~LaRene

The Twentieth Wife

by Indu Sundaresan

An enchanting historical epic of grand passion and adventure, this debut novel tells the captivating story of one of India's most controversial empresses -- a woman whose brilliance and determination trumped myriad obstacles, and whose love shaped the course of the Mughal Empire. Skillfully blending the textures of historical reality with the rich and sensual imaginings of a timeless fairy tale, The Twentieth Wife sweeps readers up in Mehrunnisa's embattled love with Prince Salim, and in the bedazzling destiny of a woman -- a legend in her own time -- who was all but lost to history until now.

Warriors Don't Cry

by Melba Beals

In 1957, at the age of 16, Melba Pattillo became a civil rights warrior. Following the landmark 1954 Supreme Court ruling, Melba was one of nine teenagers chosen to integrate Little Rock's Central High School. Here, in a special abridged young reader's edition, is Melba Pattillo Beals's remarkable story.

This Month-- Tami's house and the fine art of marriage

Due to a family medical emergency, Tami is changing her book club night to the 16th of September. That will give us all time to finish our books and to begin reading LaRene's choices. Please remember Tami and her family in your prayers as she spends time with her beloved Uncle during this difficult time.

googles review of this months book

Tallgrass
Sandra Dallas

During Word War II, a family fnds life turned upside down when the government opens a Japanese internment camp in their small Colorado town. After a young girl is murdered, all eyes (and suspicions) turn to the newcomers, the interlopers, the strangers.

This is her town as Rennie Stroud has never seen it before. She has just turned thirteen and, until this time, life has pretty much been what her father told her it should be: predictable and fair. But now the winds of change are coming and, with them, a shift in her perspective. And Rennie will discover secrets that can destroy even the most sacred things.

Part thriller, part historical novel, Tallgrass is a riveting exploration of the darkest---and best---parts of the human heart.

Look what I found!

We were vacationing in St. George in the 115 degree heat (what were we thinking) and we decided to find a nice cool place---I know. . .go to a movie! On the way I saw this and thought of the book group girls and so I took a picture to share! --M