It’s been CHILLY in the South lately!!! We’ve even had a blizzard (well….. maybe a l/2 inch of snow-ish type covering — but still!). Thanks for hosting Diane!!!! We had a good turnout – thanks for everyone who continues to add so much to our book club! Great discussion on a very complicated topic. I… Continue reading Jan 2022 – American Dirt by Jeanine Crummins
Another year coming to an end. The end of year book club meeting is part book club, gift exchange and this year — caroling around the piano — thank you Steve!!!! How fun! Your home is always a delight – the tree was magnificent! For those who could not attend you were greatly missed. Our… Continue reading Dec 2021 – The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper by Phaedra Patrick
From our homes to yours — we hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving – and that your upcoming holidays are magical. Our November book was a bit of an unusual read – yes it had a Thanksgiving meal shared by the characters – but a mystery and a twist involved. Without giving too much away… Continue reading Nov 2021 – Strangers at the Feast by Jennifer Vanderbes
Thanks as always for hosting sweet Terry! We had a small intimate group this October for our meeting. Sometimes that’s just the BEST conversations EVER. Happy Halloween Ya’ll! Remember the movie Sliding Doors? With Gwyneth Paltrow? This book by author Matt Haig delves into the ‘what if’s. The regrets of a path not taken –… Continue reading Oct 2021 – The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
We’ve read many books by John Mantooth under his alias ‘Hank Early’. Just look under the Authors section of our blog and you’ll find him. John is a favorite for us. He’s a Birmingham author, an educator, husband to a lovely wife and father of two. We really enjoy having him join us. This book… Continue reading Sept 2021 – The Year of the Storm by John Mantooth
Thanks for hosting as always Scarlette (and Teka the Great Dane!) Author Baker Crow is also a Birmingham resident. We had hoped to have him present but alas couldn’t coordinate. Estate Secrets made all of us curious as to ‘IF’…. just MAYBE…… this was actually someone in Birmingham! ::::::ominous music playing in the background:::::::: It… Continue reading Aug 2021 – Estate Secrets by Baker Crow
We’ve had the pleasure of discovering Lauren’s work years ago! She’s been a favorite ever since! Lauren has been gracious to appear for our meetings when her schedule allows. I cannot wait to read her next book The One You’re With next year! The Summer House is completely delightful. All of her novels are so… Continue reading July 2021 – The Summer House by Lauren K Denton
You don’t realize just how MUCH you enjoy something until it’s taken away. I’m speaking of BOOK CLUB! This is our 2nd meeting post pandemic. I have to say, I relish these women and our meetings! We met at Diane’s (thanks button!) lovely home! As people filtered in we gathered our nibbles and libations and… Continue reading June 2021 – The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah
Our first meeting in over a year! Holy Snap! Post Covid! To say I’ve missed these people is a complete understatement! So very happy to see everyone is beyond words. I’ve seen a few of this group with dinners, etc prior to tonight’s meeting, but many have online been online. Let’s get this started everyone!… Continue reading May 2021 – Of Women and Salt
** We are in the middle of Covid 19 – with rules to Shelter In Place — which sucks beans!! At least we have ZOOM – ** Missed everyone who could not attend! We had a trio – myself, Ginger & Julie. Julie just got a new puppy which we were very excited to see! … Continue reading March 2020 – The Kid Stays in the Picture by Robert Evans
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