DMLC
Book Club – Keep coming back!
“The
personal sketches and interviews made the book more relevant.”
“I
wanted to learn more.”
“The
ending was just the way it had to be.” “I didn’t like it.”
“This
book has that same word that the last book had.”
“What
word?”
“I
can’t remember it now.”
“The
one that means an erased and reused page.” (The word was
“palimpsest”.)
“I
was afraid this book would be too earthy for a church group.” “But, the
people in this book were so true to life, so real.”
Just
a few snatches of the conversation happening at Books & Co. on the 3rd
Monday of each month. The DMLC Book Club sits in the corner at the
book store, but we are not quiet. Moms with children, Dad’s on a night
out, singles, grandparents - all show up to discuss the latest book. Most have
read the book or at least part of it. Some have not, but want to listen to
the ideas. Some listen to the book on tape or CD; it’s easier on the
eyes and a productive way to use driving time.
Here
are the books we have chosen for the next several months:
April
21 – Forever Lily, by Beth Russell
When her friend realizes she cannot care for a frail Chinese
orphan, Beth finds she cannot leave the baby girl behind. The experience of
Chinese culture, along with her own dreams, help Beth to choose adoption.
Larson tells the true stories of two men whose lives intersect during one of the
greatest criminal chases of all time. Gripping from the first page, and rich
with fascinating detail about the time, this story is splendid narrative history
from a master of the form
June
23 - Memory
Keeper's Daughter, by Kim Edwards (audio book available)
Twin daughter with Down Syndrome is separated from her family at birth. Praised
for it compelling plot as well as its writing style, themes and characters.
July
21 - Second
Glance, by Jodi Piccault (audio book available)
Love and mystery among the memories of Abeniakis, Gypsie and Pirates faced with
Vermont's eugenics movement of the 1920s & 30s
August 18 - Suggest a book
September 15 - Suggest a book
All
are welcome to attend. Come regularly or drop in for a chat when you have
the chance.
Call Ginny Scholtz at 567-5538 if you have any questions or if you need a ride.
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