Friday, January 31, 2014

GREETINGS BOOK LOVERS!

We met last night, January30th, at the home of Geri Christensen. Although we were missing three of our faithful members, Andrea Gardner, Katharine Ponzcoch and Nancy Nay, we had a good group and some wonderful books were reviewed. ( Congratulations to Katharine on the birth of her new son!)

Here are the books that were discussed:

  SARA TRIVEDI:
1.      “Let It Go—A True Story of Tragedy and Forgiveness”   by Chris Williams
2.     “With Angels’ Wings”  by Stephanie A. Collins
3.     “Bellman & Black” by Diane Setterfield
4.     “Hour  Game” by David Baldacci
5.     “On Little Wings” by Regina Serois
6.     “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks”  by Rebecca Skloot (referenced)
7.     “Exploring The Book of Mormon in America’s Heartland” by Rod Meldrum

MARYANN STEVENS
1.     “The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak
2.     “Skeletons at the Feast” by  Chris Bojhalian (referenced)
3.     “The Witch of Portobello”by  Pablo Cohelo
4.     “The Florabama Ladies’ Auxiliary and Sewing Circle” By Lois Battle”Talented (Talented #1) by Sophie Davis

KRISTINE ABBOTT
1.     “Doing What We Came To Do—Living A Life of Love” Ardeth G. Kapp
2.     “Fair Catch by Cindy Roland Anderson
3.     “Married By Christmas” by Scarlett Bailey
4.     “Jane Austen Girl- A Timbell Creek Contemporary Romance” by Inglath Cooper
5.     “Caged” (Talented #2) by Sophie Davis
6.     “Hunted” (Talented #3) by Sophie Davis
7.     “Captivated” A Talented Novella (Talented #3.5)
8.     “Created” (Talented #4) by Sophie Davis
9.     “Sia” by John Grayson
1.  “Quinn, A Vampire Watcher’s Story” (Royal Blood Prequel) by Elizabeth Lorraine
1.  “Katrina, the Beginning” (Royal Blood #1) by Elizabeth Lorraine
1.  “The Protectors” (Royal Blood #2) by Elizabeth Lorraine
1.  “The Dark Prince” (Royal Blood #3) by Elizabeth Lorraine
1.  “Cain, The Quest” (Royal Blood #4) by Elizabeth Lorraine
1.  “Bloodline” (Royal Blood #5) by Elizabeth Lorraine
1.  “Legacy” (Royal Blood #6) by Elizabeth Lorraine
1.  “Legend” (Legend #1) by Marie Lu
1.  “Prodigy” (Legend #2) by Marie Lu
1.  “Champion” (Legend #3) by Marie Lu
2.  “Running Wide Open” by Lisa Nowak
2.  “Liar Society” (Liar Society #1) by Laura Roecker
2.  “Hunted” (Chosen #2) 11/15/13 by Denise Grover Swank
2.  “Sacrifice” (Chosen #3) 11/15/13 by Denise Grover Swank
2.  “Lost” (Cinderella’s Secret Diary #1) by Ron Vitale

GERI CHRISTENSEN
1.     “Halloween Party” by Agatha Christie
2.     “Night of the Hunter’s Moon” by Victoria Holt
3.     “An Irish Country Doctor” by Patrick Taylor
4.     “Global Mom” by Melissa Dalton-Bradford (Available for purchase from Geri for $17.)

LINDSAY CHRISTENSEN:
1.     “The Orphan Train” by Kristina Baker Klein
2.     “The Wilderness World of John Muir” by John Muir and Edwin Way Teale
3.     “Proof of Heaven” Eben M. Alexander, M.D.

BETH HEDENGREN:
1.     Collection of Essays by Ann Patchett
2.     Books to read by Ann Patchett:  “State of Wonder,”  “Bel Canto”

LIZ ORTON
1.     “Poetry 180 – A Turning Back to Poetryt”  by Willie Collins
2.     “Winter Poems” by Barbara Rogowsky

    We will meet at Sara Trivedi's home in February on the 28th. 
    We will meet at Liz Orton's home in March on the 27th.
    We will meet at Beth Hedengren's home in April on the 24th. Mark your calendars! 


Happy Reading in 2014!
See you next month

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