Maury's March Book Club Summary

This post is written by the evening's hostess, Maury (pronounced MOW-ree) Jackson.  Thanks again for a delightful evening!  
We had a wonderful turn out for the March book discussion.  It was fun to see those who had read it and those who hadn’t come together and show support. Even though we all come to analyze and discuss the book it seemed like we all were ready to move on to other topics. The topics ranged anywhere from how chickens lay eggs, the different textures of fresh eggs and store bought, Natalie killing and eating her Thanksgiving turkey, to what to do if you are fighting with children.. All I can say is there was not a dull minute. As for the treats they were just perfect for the evening (I was the one who made them so my opinion is a little skewed).(Adorable Rice Krisipie's Book Worms, delicious peanut butter bars, and mouth watering no-bake cookies accompanied a cool glass of milk; everyone was more than satisfied!)-Natalie

            Back to the book! We all agreed the book (The Lost Symbol) was thrilling and mysterious but somewhat predictable. We ranked the book from 1-5 giving it a 4. The book contained a lot of fascinating history and if you want to learn some fun facts about our founding fathers or the Masons I think this book would definitely be one way to jump start your interest. I do believe you will have to read this book with the understanding that it is a fiction novel and you can’t believe everything you read without doing the proper research.

            I would like to give a special thanks to Natalie for allowing me to host the party at her house.  It’s always fun and inviting there.  Thank You.  Maury Jackson

Incredibly Enjoyable Evening of Entertainment at Lora's

We had a great time gabbing at Lora Poulson's home for our February book club! Discussing Persuasion by Jane Austen brought to light how enchanting the story is if it's read, but not as romantic once it's explained.

Austen casts a spell on her readers within the first few pages, that leaves them dying to know what happens next. But, Kelsey H. shared her great disappointment in the short-lived ending. All of us agreed that we would have enjoyed another full chapter to pacify our starved interests of how Anne and Captain Wentworth made up from such a long estrangement.

Maybe it was the delicious home made hot fudge, or the delectable brownies that loosened everyone up for a hilariously spontaneous discussion of the most random topics. Among the nights' favorites were: how to wave down help if you were trapped in the trunk of a kidnapper's car (the this-isn't a-Halloween-prank wave works best), the ins and outs of laser hair removal, and the forever infamous pedi-file that goes after the dead skin on your feet and not your children!

Lora, thanks for opening your home to us, it was perfect.

March Book The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown

509 pages seems like a lot for a book that is to be read in less than a month, but The Lost Symbol will likely be hard to put down. Dan Brown became well known for his first book, The Da Vinci Code, and has since published a few other popular titles. Based in the heart of Washington D.C. this thrilling novel will take you through a "labyrinth of codes, secrets, and unseen truths...".

This month we'll meet at Natalie's home (12561 Sondrio St.) with Maury as our hostess; see you March 18th at 8! Comments are always welcome.

Persuade me to discuss Persuasion? No need.

Hopefully everyone will have finished the classic Jane Austen romance Persuasion by Friday night so we can have a lively conversation at Ms. Lora Poulson's home!

Come right at 8 to 5384 W. Imperia St. so we can delve into this delicious love story. This perfect Valentine selection will be a can't-miss-it-for-the-world book club. See you soon!

Club Kick-off at Kelsey's Was Colossal Success

Wow! What an incredible beginning to the coolest club in all the city. Kelsey Hoskins satisfied every chocolate lover with a delectable hot cocoa bar. She had everything from peppermint to caramel, and raspberry to hazelnut, complete with homemade marshmallows!

But the sixteen ladies who showed up enjoyed more than just the warmth of their drink. We had a heart to heart discussion of Letters For Emily and the light it shed on the similarities between depression and the early stages of Alzheimer's.

I could almost see warm fuzzies floating around the room as we introduced ourselves; it was hard for any of us to leave. But knowing we took a piece of the night with us in the adorable bookmark Kelsey created, made our departure that much more bearable.

Thanks to everyone who came, and big thanks to Kelsey and her family for opening their home to us and sharing a slice of heaven. Now start reading Persuasion!

One more thing, congratulations to Andrea Burt on the birth of her sweet baby the night before! We wish you a rapid recovery and good health to the both of you.

Come for the fun of it, or the bookmark

Kelsey Hoskins, our gracious January hostess, has informed me that a bookmark will be waiting for you at her home, Friday the 21st. It will list all the books we're reading this year and the dates of our meetings.

Invite your neighbors to join you, even if neither of you have read the book! Come see if it's something you'd like be a part of in the future.

The copies of Letters For Emily I had on hold at the library are no longer available, but there were two remaining (not on hold) as of Jan. 3rd.

See you soon!

Your copy is waiting for you at Herriman Library

There are a dozen books of Letters for Emily waiting for you! So just ask for your copy under "Natalie Griffith" and then check it out so you have something to enjoy after the Christmas chaos.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!