July 17 Meeting at Linda's hosted by Edna

The July Goodtime Girls Bookclub was held on the 17th at 5:00 pm hosted by Edna at Linda Henry’s home.  It was supposed to be at War Memorial Park but because of severe storms and high heat index warnings; better minds than mine prevailed and we moved it to Linda’s.  Of the twelve active members; there were 5 present.  Linda, Carol, Roe, Alice and myself.  The other seven were either out-of-town or incapacitated in some way!   Sorry to all that could not be there.  We missed you!! I returned from the UK on July 7th & thought I would have my act together by the 17th but that did not happen!!  Haha.  Instead of cooking: everything was ordered.  Easy and efficient!!  Since there were only the five of us;  we ate while we discussed the book:  "Forest of Secrets" by Kate Gable.  This was the third book in the series so everyone was well aware of the setting and content.  We all seemed to be enjoying the series and were annoyed by the woman going off and putting everyone through all the agony of thinking something terrible had happened to her just to get back at her husband!  We were also concerned that the killer seems to be getting closer & closer!!  Scary!!  After the meeting, four of us went to the Park and listened to the music, which was very good!!   We will be reading the 4th book in October at Carol’s.  

Our next meeting is the third Thursday, the 21st of August, at Rennie’s.   We will be discussing her book , "Last of the Moon Girls".  Hope to see everyone there!!  

Love to all and stay safe!!🥰🙏
Edna

June 19 Meeting at Pam's

 

May 15 Meeting at Rosemary's

 We met at Roe's house for Book club on Thursday , May 15th. The book “One Thing of Value" by John Mincarelli , was the book of the month. It is a compelling narrative of love and relationships that are considered forbidden , endearing and everlasting .   I had read several books by this author.  The topics varied and I found the authors writing enjoyable and thought provoking.  We had a good discussion.   I think most of us liked the book .

We enjoyed a baked ziti dish (thank you Drika for the recipe ) meatballs , salad and a variety of desserts. We missed Pat, Rene , Drika and Louisa .  

Roe

April 17 Meeting at Pat's

April‘s book club was very special in that all 12 active members were here. We still miss Dricka and Louisa. The book for April was "The Collected Regrets of Clover" by Mikki Brammer.  I served chicken salad, fresh fruit salad, and a couscous veggie salad with ice cream sundaes for dessert and we all sat together at the long table  in the living room. The discussion lasted actually for several hours as we discussed, not only the fascinating characters of the book, but the role of a Doula in one’s dying. We also  took a look at some of the tools that doulas use, such as aromatherapy and music. We discussed grief, loss, love, friendship, and generally had a very special time together.

Pat

March 20th Meeting at Alice's

 LARK ASCENDING by Appalachian writer Silas House was my pick for March. Truly written in a time of personal grief for the author, it also reflects the changing times and political culture of the United States. Yes, it was about survival and upheaval with harsh descriptions. Yes, and that cruise across the ocean....ugh!

Little did I know that when I chose this book with the cute beagle dog on the cover a year ago that we now would be living/sharing with our bookclub member the passing of a beloved grandson. So life imitates art ? we nod our heads sadly.  There is also HOPE + LOVE in this book (the trust of friendships, Seamus, nature, old cows in churches carved up into steaks! Finding a place of refuge).

And also with us:
*thanks Rennie for Lintz chocolates, Roe & Sylvia for cookies.
**merci to Pat for getting us all around the big dining table
***gracias to Kathy for the first day of spring daffodil bouquet
****God bless Sharon for saying, "the author usually doesn't write like this..."
****all of us wearin' green and having this meeting this week, we needed it!
***** Grace for saying, "I think I'll go home and take a nap."
*****the Doorbell ringing and finding Linda who found us finally in Pikeview Acres!

Slainte'!! raising a glass to all of us - I forgot to show you my little family Museum, next time!
God Bless us everyone. "I say a little prayer for you....'   

love ya, Alice   🍀

2024

Bolivar Bread Bakery

February 20 Meeting at Sylvia's

GTG Book Club met at Sylvia’s on February 20.  Lunch was an Olive Garden theme with chicken gnocchi soup, salad and breadsticks and  "Andes mints".  In typical book club fashion, desserts were plentiful!

Discussion followed about February’s selection “The Keeper of Happy Endings” by Barbara Davis.  The story begins in early 1940 with Soline Roussel, a Parisian dressmaker at her family’s exclusive bridal salon.  Devastating losses in World War II leave Soline’s world and heart in ruins.  The story continues in Boston in the mid 1980’s when Soline meets Rory Grant, an aspiring gallery owner, and their lives intertwine.  It is a story about fate, second chances, and hope---lost and found.

We missed Grace, Pat, Sharon and Louisa. 

Sylvia