June Book

The book we will be reading for June is Charlotte Bronte's classic, Jane Eyre.  A few months ago several of us were lucky enough to go to the screening of a new movie production of the book.  We had a fantastic time.  The movie was beautifully filmed, and it gave me the itch to read it again!!


"Charlotte Bronte's impassioned novel is the love story of Jane Eyre, a plain yet spirited governess, and her arrogant, brooding Mr. Rochester. Published in 1847, under the pseudonym of Currer Bell, the book heralded a new kind of heroine--one whose virtuous integrity, keen intellect and tireless perseverance broke through class barriers to win equal stature with the man she loved. Hailed by William Makepeace Thackeray as 'the masterwork of great genius,' Jane Eyre is still regarded, over a century later, as one of the finest novels in English literature."

German Garden

For our book club meeting, we met at The Olive Garden last night, and enjoyed an evening of great food and company.  Everyone agreed that they really enjoyed reading The Book Thief.  Markus Zusak's writing styly is quite striking and very visual, playing with all of your senses.  I am excited to read something else by him.  It was also fascinating to see WWII through the eyes of the people who lived in Germany.

Those in attendance were: Carrie Howell, Caroline Rowe, Anne Bodily, Heidi Ellerbeck, Audrey Sisco, and myself.

It is, unfortunately, the last of our book club meetings that Carrie will be attending, as she is moving to Indianopolis next week!!  We will really miss you, Carrie!!!!