The Kitchen House

Next month (okay, okay, in a little over two weeks) we will be meeting at my house to talk about Kathleen Grissom's The Kitchen House.
It's an incredibly quick read, so pick it up and join us! I can't say I feel it has a whole lot of value for "substance" literature, but I can appreciate fluff on occasion, especially when life has been so busy lately. I do love to learn the background story of why authors choose to write, and she is one who chose to divulge. It just makes it more interesting to know where the idea sprang from.
The Kitchen House is written in an easy to read format and moves quickly to capture your interest. The theme felt a little underdeveloped, but I like what she was attempting to express.

Friday Night Book Club

So, I'm really excited to have a date Friday night. lol. Usually it's just the girls and myself at home doing pizza and a movie, but this week I'll get to see all of you!! It'll be at K's house. Email me if you need directions/info.
Anyway, we are going to be talking about Gregory Maguire's "Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister" which should be fun and entertaining.
Hope to see you there!!

On the Way-Wayside

I want to at least publish the titles of the books we'll be reading. I've been such a slacker with my book blogs that it is kind of pathetic. However, I have to say that other endeavors have kept me busy (like editing and formatting a biography for a friend).
January will be coming quickly and we have an exciting title on the horizon. I have not sampled any of Gregory Maguire's books, but I love the concept...especially since I had a notion to do similar stories back when I was actually pursuing becoming a writer (no, I have not attempted to write fiction since my high school days...sad, I know!)
We will be reading his novel "Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister" which is a twist on the Cinderella story...obviously telling it from the stepsister's point of view. Come join us!

'Nough Said

I don't really feel like I can brief this book without giving it all away. With that in mind, I'll just reference you to their webpage so you can browse and think and ...think. Just click this link!

A Woman's Prerogative

I've heard a million times that changing her mind is a woman's prerogative. So, in like manner, I'm changing the book for July. Instead of The Handmaid's Tale, we'll be reading The Princess Bride. I've heard that the book is "just like the movie" and, although I will agree with the same tone and satire, I would like to add that there are parts (significant or not) missing from the movie. Dig in, enjoy, and relive a modern classic!!
But, don't forget to read Freakonomics FIRST!!! That meeting is next month and has TONS to offer as far as discussion goes. It should be an interesting and entertaining meeting!!

Onward we Go!

It was great to get together with the book club members last night. It's been so long since I've been able to attend and the numbers have been sparse the last few times I attended, so it was wonderful to have a good turnout and to discuss both the book and aspects of life.
We are gearing up for a great discussion on Freakonomics next month! I'm excited to talk about this book and the influence experts have on the way we view information and situations. It's not a textbook, but can be very influential to the way you look at the news, marketing, and even the way you interact you coworkers, friends and family.
So, enjoy May while reading a quick book and meet up with us next month to discuss it!!

Getting Charged Up Again

Okay, so it has been several months since I posted anything here. I'm not sure if anyone is still following this way, but I wanted to send out a reminder of our meeting which will be happening this coming Tuesday, May 10th. We'll be talking about Mansfield Park. I know it's been awhile since some of you read this one, so dust off your memories (pull up spark notes or something) and refresh your minds on it and lets have a great discussion!!
See you then! Check your email for a confirmation of location.