Book Nineteen

February 24, 2012 @ Cora Lee's

Persepolis, by Marjane Satrapi

Some read the first volume while others read the complete edition. 
This book certainly sparked conversation!

Yummy cream cheese dip, brought by Carol.

Yummy warm bread supplied by Cora Lee.

Six of seven  ...  ready to delve into the next selection!

Our next meeting:

Stacey's House
Friday, April 6, 2012
6:00 p.m.

11/22/63, by Stephen King



Book Eighteen

January 20, 2012 @ Carol's

The Sandalwood Tree, by Elle Newmark

A tale of forbidden love, entwined with the end of an era and the creation of Pakistan.  Juicy!

Cora Lee, joining in the conversation.

Who knew peanut butter and raisin cookies could be so delectable?

Carol's collection of local photography.

Carol, embracing her C.O.L. status (Cat On Lap).

Cocoa was the beneficiary of much attention, and enjoyed every minute.

Cory and Sally, intrigued by the possible choices for our next book!

Five of seven!

Our next meeting:

Cora Lee's House
Friday, February 24, 2012
6:00 p.m.

Persepolis, by Marjane Satrapi

....to be followed in March by

11/22/63, by Stephen King

Let's get to reading!

Book Seventeen

December 09, 2011 @ Jackie's

A Redbird Christmas, by Fannie Flagg

Gathering around the groaning board - 'tis the season!

Black bean chowder with yogurt/cilantro relish!  Click here for the recipe!

And delicious southern (just keeping with the flavor of the book, y'all, 'cause that's how we roll, yo)

Key-Lime pie for dessert - check out the book for the recipe.



REAL fruitcake, compliments of Jack!  Contact Jack for the recipe.  And contact Sally for the recipe for the yummy appetizers and contact Cora Lee to learn more about her decadent home-made eggnog custard!  And ask Cory about her secret tomato soup (in honor of Oswald Tomatosoup Campbell?) and be sure to find out from Anne where she shops for bread and delicious dip!  And don't forget to request the inside scoop from the Napa Valley wineries without whom our wine intake would be severely hampered.

A tad simplistic, but a sweet story - perfect for the holidays!

All seven Literary Spirits: God bless us, every one.

Our next meeting:

Carol's House
Friday, January 20, 2012
6:00 p.m.

The Sandalwood Tree, by Elle Newmark

Two links resulting from the Book Sixteen discussion

So!  For those interested, here are a few links to the Saint John's Bible that we talked about at the latest Book Club:

http://wjon.com/nbcs-today-show-features-st-johns-bible-video/

More information can be found here:  http://www.saintjohnsbible.org/

Enjoy!

Book Sixteen

November 4, 2011 @ Cora Lee's

The Name of the Rose, by Umberto Eco

Borrowed (and at the last minute, copied) from the library!  Unfortunately, the Netflix movie was cracked and we were unable to watch it, so we'll have to catch Sean Connery another time.  Curse you, Netflix!

Yummy crackers and prosciutto cheese wheel thingies!  Prosciutto is Italian, right?

Delicious green pea salad from Mr. D's.  A delicious accompaniment to the pizza!

We love the ambiance of a November fire!

Four of seven joined in great conversation that included the comment,
"Only I can sleep with that celibate man!"

Our next meeting:

Jackie's House

Friday, December 9, 2011

6:00 p.m.

A Redbird Christmas, by Fannie Flagg

Book Fifteen

September 09, 2011 @ Sally's

Let the Great World Spin, by Colum McCann

Must. Get. Wine. Open.

The vessels, the elixer, and just a peek of the loaf.  Book club - hurray!

I believe the final incarnation of the toast was, "Here's to the onset of Autumn!"

Sally's delicious chili, and Stacey's artful arrangement of her dinner.

Amazing how an Irishman can so convincingly portray New York women on the stroll, eh?

Gritty, to be sure, but engrossing.  We loved this book.

An early birthday celebration for Stacey - white cake with white frosting!  Next month, strawberry!

We love Sally's collection of past-reads!

Another great meeting of like-minded literary spirits!

Our next meeting:

Stacey's Cora Lee's House
Friday, October 21 November 4, 2011
6:00 p.m.

The Name of the Rose, by Umberto Eco


Book Fourteen

July 29, 2011 @ The Cowfish (in the back "back" room)

Etta, by Gerald Kolpan

 

In recognition of the Old West theme, I had a brewski.

In recogition of the New York connection, Carol had a Cosmopolitan.

In recognition of my addiction to carbs, we ordered smothered fries.  (Bring on the bacon and gorgonzola!)

Of course, we also had lots of other yummy things.

Carol, enjoying her aperitif!

Library books, every one.

Tanned, rested and ready, with our newest member, Anne!

Our next meeting:

Sally's House

Friday, September 9, 2011

6:00 p.m.

Let the Great World Spin, by Colum McCann