Barbara Murray, one of our Book Club patrons, read the latest book club selection “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” by Mark Haddon and gave a quick review. She really liked the book ,told first person in the language of autistic child Christopher, accused of killing the neighbor’s dog. Through his obsession with numbers he solves the crime. “This was a good read, witty, told with humor and compassion.”  Our next selection will be “Empire of the Summer Moon” by S.C.Gwynne.  The

Book Club meets the second Thursday at 4pm-next month on June 13.

“Wolf Hall” by Hillary Mantel, is the Book Club choice for discussion April 11.
This prizewinning novel and New York Times Bestseller is a Historical Fiction set in Tudor England during the times of Henry Vlll, Anne Boleyn and Thomas Cromwell. Hillary Mantel writes in a witty and persuasive manner of society on the cusp of change with a vast array of historical figures and the struggle between the Church and the Crown.
Next Month-“In the Garden of Beasts: Love, Terror, and an American Family in Hitler’s Berlin” by Eric Larson

“In The Garden Of Beasts” Love , Terror, and an American Family in Hitler’s Berlin
by Erik Larson
The New York Times Book Review describes “Larson is a marvelous writer…superb at creating characters with a few short strokes”. Erik Larson is a favorite with the Book Club, a few months ago having read his bestselling book “The Devil in the White City”.
In this month’s choice Larson writes of Hitler’s Berlin. The main character, William Dodd, becomes America’s first ambassador to Germany during the time Hitler, New Germany and the Third Reich come to power. As the story unfolds,the excitement and intrigue of Dodd’s experience turns to horror and violence. Described as a very readable nonfiction perspective of a sinister era.

The book club has selected for next month’s discussion, “Zeitoun” by Dave Eggers. This is the highly acclaimed  true story of Abdulraham, a Syrian-born businessman, who stays behind in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina watching over his business and helping his neighbors. The story tells of the struggle he and his family endure after he is arrested in his home, suspected of being a member of Al Qaeda.

If you are interested in joining the Book Club , meetings are held the 2nd Thursday of the month  4-5pm. Call the library to reserve your copy 696-3423.

February 14, 2013
4:00 pm	to	5:00 pm

June 14, 2011
4:00 pm	to	6:00 pm

Hi,
The members of the book club have picked up Daniel Silva’s The Defector.  Daniel Silva has established himself as the “gold standard” of the thriller writers (The Dallas Morning News) and a master writer of espionage and intrigue. With this book Silva takes his writing to an entirely new level, delivering a riveting tale of vengenance that entertains as well as enlightens.  Call the library and we will order you a book.  Then you can discuss it at the next book club meeting on June 14th.

April 12, 2011
4:00 pm	to	6:00 pm

Hi,
The book club has a new time. They now meet at 4:00. Please consider joining to discuss this next book.

They are reading She Walks These Hills by Sharyn McCrumb. Acclaimed by the critics, winner of the Edgar and the Best Appalachian Novel Award, author Sharyn McCrumb proves that she is a superbly accomplished novelist with a rare and memorable literary gift. The story starts with the tale of Katie Wyler who was kidnapped by the Shawnee in 1779, braved 200 miles of wilderness in her escape. It is said her spirit still wanders the Tennesse mountains, searching for home. Historian Jeremy Cobb retraces her steps. Along the way there is Harm, on the edge of reality, an escaped convict who meets both Jeremy and Katie.

She Walks These Hills will be discussed at the meeting in April.

May 11, 2010
6:30 pm	to	8:00 pm

On Tuesday the book club will start reading Memorial Day by Vince Flynn.  The story is about a fearless counterterrorism operative named Mitch Rapp, who is called upon to fight against the world’s most deadly terrorists in this harrowing political thriller.  Packed with heartstopping action, Flynn demonstrates that he is an absolute master of his craft in every way that matters. His writing style creates a work that is built for speed; the pages fly by while the suspense quotient is ratcheted so high that it makes your hair hurt.
It sounds like if you like the television show 24 this book might be for you!  Just click on the picture to reserve yours today!

April 13, 2010
6:30 pm	to	8:01 pm

The book of the month is The Red Tent by Anita Diamant. If you already read the book why not come to the next meeting in April? It would be an easy way to see if you might like to come regularly.
The Red Tent is a story about Dinah from the Bible. Told in Dinah’s voice, this novel reveals the traditions and tourmoils of ancient womanhood-the world of the red tent.
Click on the picture to order yours today!

March 9, 2010
6:30 pm	to	8:01 pm

Get your new book now for the meeting in March. The book is Infidel by Ayaan Hirsi Ali. From Publishers Weekly
“Readers with an eye on European politics will recognize Ali as the Somali-born member of the Dutch parliament who faced death threats after collaborating on a film about domestic violence against Muslim women with controversial director Theo van Gogh (who was himself assassinated). Even before then, her attacks on Islamic culture as “brutal, bigoted, [and] fixated on controlling women” had generated much controversy. In this suspenseful account of her life and her internal struggle with her Muslim faith, she discusses how these views were shaped by her experiences amid the political chaos of Somalia and other African nations, where she was subjected to genital mutilation and later forced into an unwanted marriage. While in transit to her husband in Canada, she decided to seek asylum in the Netherlands, where she marveled at the polite policemen and government bureaucrats. … Apart from feelings of guilt over van Gogh’s death, her voice is forceful and unbowed—like Irshad Manji, she delivers a powerful feminist critique of Islam informed by a genuine understanding of the religion.”
and from the Washington Post “she describes herself as lucky: “How many girls born in Digfeer Hospital in Mogadishu in November 1969 are even alive today?” she asks rhetorically. “And how many have a real voice?” To that, it’s worth adding another question: How many women with Hirsi Ali’s experience of radical Islam have emerged to tell their stories? And how many can do so with such clarity and insight? Infidel is a unique book, Ayaan Hirsi Ali is a unique writer, and both deserve to go far.” This book promises to be a remarkable reading experience. At the end you will have the opportunity to discuss aspects of the book with others at the book club. The discussion should be about as good as the book! Get yours today. Call the library and ask us to reserve you a copy.