January Meeting

Time: Saturday, January 31st at 8:00 pm
Location: Claim Jumper Restaurant
Host: Heidi Barker and Heather White
Books: "Goose Girl" and "Book of a Thousand Days" by Shannon Hale

Our meeting this month will cover both the December and January books, written by the amazing Shannon Hale. I LOVE HER! We will be enjoying the giant and phenomenal desserts at the Claim Jumper Resaurant, so everyone put your diets on hold!! We are going to have some FUN!

Can't wait!

January Book

Wow! This holiday season has taken its toll on our Book Club meetings, but here I am again trying to get back into the groove of things!

I went ahead and decided I'd host this month since it is short notice and we need to get going on this month's book. I chose another of Shannon Hale's books, "Book of a Thousand Days." I know some of you have read it already or are currently reading it so I thought it might make for a convenient selection. Not to mention, I have become a big Shannon Hale fan!

Happy Reading and Happy New Year!

Twilight Movie

As a nod to one of our most popular reads for our club, we will be going to the new feature presentation of "Twilight" the movie on opening night, Friday, November 21st. All are invited to join in. The showtime we will be going to is at 7:40 pm at the Everett Mall Theaters.

For those interested in just hanging out with the girls and not attending the movie, we will be doing some activities both before and after the movie as well. We will meet at the Everett Mall Food Court at 6:00 pm to select whatever treats our little hearts desire. Following the movie, we will meet at Applebee's at around 10:00 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend any or all activities! Hope to see everyone there!!

November Book

Heidi Barker will be hosting for November. The book she has chosen to read will be "The Goose Girl" by Shannon Hale. Since the end of the year gets hectic and crazy for everyone, we will be using this book for December as well, so you all should have time to read it!! Our meeting will probably be in the middle of December sometime. We will keep you posted! Happy Reading!

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

On Thursday, October 30th we met at Sarah's house to discuss "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith. Many of us had a difficult time getting through the whole thing in time, but I think most agreed it was worth it! We had a really great turn-out. Those in attendance were Sarah Williams, Frances Collinwood, Jolyn Thompson, Heidi Barker, Susie Larson, Carrie Howell, Anne Bodily, Audrey Sisco, Julie Johnson, and myself. Thanks to everyone who came!

October Book

Sarah Williams will be hosting Book Club for October. She has chosen [with a little help :)] to read "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith. And yes, that really is the author's name. It is definitely a classic and should be readily available at the library.

An Austen Addiction

We had a great time at Carrie's house on Tuesday night discussing "Austenland." We enjoyed a rousing discussion of the book and Jane Austen's characters, while nibbling delicately on wraps and chocolate chip cookies. Those who attended were myself, Carrie, Jolyn, Lauren, Audrey, Laura, Anne, Sarah, Susie, and a new member of our Ward -- Robynn Stolte. The defining question of the night was, "Which is better, a fantasy world which you create (such as romance in Austen's world), or reality? Would you grow tired of your fantasy?" Discuss amongst yourselves!