October 16 Meeting at Carol's

 The October book club meeting was held at the spooky residence of Carol Mason.  10 members were present and 2 showed up in costume. Thanks scarecrow Kathy and witch Edna for your entertainment. I am sorry to report no delicious goodies were prepared by Dusty this year. Everyone was subjected to store bought cheese, meats and crackers, wraps, coleslaw, broccoli salad, veggie tray, fruit and cookies. Sylvia brought a delicious Apple cake and Roe brought peanut butter chews (which I tried to hide).  We did discuss the book, "Forest of Lies", which is the 4th book in this series by Kate Gable.  The frustration is high that the killer is still not caught and Alexis is not able to see she is being followed and taunted. It is upsetting to read about young children being killed and not always by the killer she is seeking. Only 3 more books in the series.  I am rereading 5 and 6 as the (hopefully) final book was just released this week. Stay tuned for updates.

Carol

September 18 Meeting at Sharon's

 At our September book club meeting at Sharon’s, the book club enjoyed not one but 2 book reviews. We first had a lunch of quiche and salad, prepared by Sharon, and a delicious cake made by Rennie. Then we dove into talking about our books. Rennie went first (see her review in the August write-up.) Sharon began a discussion of her chosen book, "In the Shadow of the Greenbrier", by Emily Matchar. She chose the book because of its setting in West Virginia and the history of the Greenbrier Resort, covering the lives of four generations of the Zeiner family and their interaction with the resort, beginning in the 1930’s. Talking about the plot of the book brought comments from book club members who remembered the mystery surrounding the resort’s past as a secret cold war bunker built for the U.S. Congress in the 40's in case of a nuclear attack. Some  shared their own experiences with the hotel. Several have stayed there and enjoyed the beautiful countryside and elegant resort.  

Sharon    

Rennie's August 21 Meeting in Sept at Sharon's

 The Last of the Moon Girls  by Barbara Davis

Unfortunately, due to an ER visit and a pulled muscle in my back, I canceled the August book club meeting at my home.

We were able to discuss the book at our September meeting at Sharon’s home.

This book revolved around a woman named Lizzy taken from her NY city living as a perfumer designer back to her family farm in New Hampshire when her grandmother had passed and the estate needed to be settled. Liz was the last of nine generations of healers with special gifts. While finding the farm in disrepair, Liz revisits the murders of 2 young Girls on the farm which had not been solved. The Locals always suspected her grandmother had something to do with it. So, this book turned out to had some murder, mystery, romance (she falls in love with her old neighbor) suspense, who was the murderer and stalking Liz. Her Grandmother leaves Liz a book of remembrances, giving her potions, recipes, and the wisdom to realize the importance of family no matter who they. The story ended pretty predictable with the murders solved and her staying on the Moon Girls Farm continuing the family legacy and traditions.

This was my second book of Barbara Davis.  I like her style of writing, even though this story was predictable. I look forward to reading other books she has written. 

Rennie