And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini
Below is a description of the book (taken from Amazon) we will be reading in July. We will discuss this book on Wednesday, July 30th.
Khaled Hosseini, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns, has written a new novel about how we love, how we take care of one another, and how the choices we make resonate through generations. In this tale revolving around not just parents and children but brothers and sisters, cousins and caretakers, Hosseini explores the many ways in which families nurture, wound, betray, honor, and sacrifice for one another; and how often we are surprised by the actions of those closest to us, at the times that matter most. Following its characters and the ramifications of their lives and choices and loves around the globe--from Kabul to Paris to San Francisco to the Greek island of Tinos--the story expands gradually outward, becoming more emotionally complex and powerful with each turning page.
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
The Forgotten Garden Discussion
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| Beautiful patio on our garden walk! |
Meeting Place: Melissa's house
Ratings:
Joyce - 2.5
Sherry - 3
Barbara - 4
Melissa - 4.5
Kathy - 3.25
Michaelene - 2.25
Kim - 3
Tracy - 3.25
Tracy - 3.25
Average Rating: 3.22
Discussion: It never ceases to fail, someone comes up with a new, creative idea that bolsters our book club! After the month of May's surprise author visit, we moved onto June with a "themed" field trip. Melissa organized a great day at the Crete Woman's Club Garden Walk. This event included 6 garden views, lunch buffet at Lincolnshire Country Club, and shopping with town vendors. One thing we realized instantly was that these gardens were NOT "forgotten"! Many were breathtaking and absolutely beautiful. We all stole some great ideas to enhance our own gardens.
Following the garden walk, we returned to Melissa's place for our book club discussion. We were served chips and salsa/guacamole, Melissa's frozen sangria, and Tracy's oreo cheesecake parfaits. Our discussion began with book club questions we found online. A couple members loved the book, while others felt it was too long and drawn out. Many mixed reviews! Even though we had differing opinions, we maintained a great discussion. As usual, we went off on a tangent discussing vaccines and personal stories that stemmed from the book.
BCDP: Tracy served her oreo parfaits in colored cups. The prize winner was the lucky person who ended up with the red cup. Melissa won a sparkly butterfly rock for her garden!
Recommendation: Very mixed reviews on The Forgotten Garden. The book was rather long, and some members did not appreciate the author's style of jumping around in time. Other's felt it was a wonderful read. You may want to research the book and decide for yourself if it's your type!
Discussion: It never ceases to fail, someone comes up with a new, creative idea that bolsters our book club! After the month of May's surprise author visit, we moved onto June with a "themed" field trip. Melissa organized a great day at the Crete Woman's Club Garden Walk. This event included 6 garden views, lunch buffet at Lincolnshire Country Club, and shopping with town vendors. One thing we realized instantly was that these gardens were NOT "forgotten"! Many were breathtaking and absolutely beautiful. We all stole some great ideas to enhance our own gardens.
Following the garden walk, we returned to Melissa's place for our book club discussion. We were served chips and salsa/guacamole, Melissa's frozen sangria, and Tracy's oreo cheesecake parfaits. Our discussion began with book club questions we found online. A couple members loved the book, while others felt it was too long and drawn out. Many mixed reviews! Even though we had differing opinions, we maintained a great discussion. As usual, we went off on a tangent discussing vaccines and personal stories that stemmed from the book.
BCDP: Tracy served her oreo parfaits in colored cups. The prize winner was the lucky person who ended up with the red cup. Melissa won a sparkly butterfly rock for her garden!
Recommendation: Very mixed reviews on The Forgotten Garden. The book was rather long, and some members did not appreciate the author's style of jumping around in time. Other's felt it was a wonderful read. You may want to research the book and decide for yourself if it's your type!
Sunday, June 1, 2014
June Book Club Selection - Tracy
The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton
Below is a description of the book (taken from Amazon) we will be reading in June. We will discuss this book on Wednesday, June 25th.
A tiny girl is abandoned on a ship headed for Australia in 1913. She arrives completely alone with nothing but a small suitcase containing a few clothes and a single book -- a beautiful volume of fairy tales. She is taken in by the dockmaster and his wife and raised as their own. On her twenty-first birthday, they tell her the truth, and with her sense of self shattered and very little to go on, "Nell" sets out to trace her real identity. Her quest leads her to Blackhurst Manor on the Cornish coast and the secrets of doomed Mountrachet family. But it is not until her granddaughter, Cassandra, takes up the search after Nell's death that all the pieces of the puzzle are assembled. A spellbinding tale of mystery and self-discovery, The Forgotten Garden will take hold of your imagination and never let go.
Below is a description of the book (taken from Amazon) we will be reading in June. We will discuss this book on Wednesday, June 25th.
A tiny girl is abandoned on a ship headed for Australia in 1913. She arrives completely alone with nothing but a small suitcase containing a few clothes and a single book -- a beautiful volume of fairy tales. She is taken in by the dockmaster and his wife and raised as their own. On her twenty-first birthday, they tell her the truth, and with her sense of self shattered and very little to go on, "Nell" sets out to trace her real identity. Her quest leads her to Blackhurst Manor on the Cornish coast and the secrets of doomed Mountrachet family. But it is not until her granddaughter, Cassandra, takes up the search after Nell's death that all the pieces of the puzzle are assembled. A spellbinding tale of mystery and self-discovery, The Forgotten Garden will take hold of your imagination and never let go.
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