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
January 16 Meeting at Linda's, our newest member
We met January 16, 2025. It was the first time I had hosted the meeting. The book I chose was the second in a series by Kate Gable. We read the first one "The Forest of Silence" in October picked by Carol. The second one picks up where the first book left off.
The second book "Forest of Shadows" begins with the murder of a young boy. Is Alexis tracking a serial killer who murdered her sister or maybe not?
There was a good discussion as to who may be the killer and what will happen next. We missed those who could not attend.
Linda
