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| Pat and Kelsey |
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| Linda, Anntoinette and Paula |
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
February 2012
Our delightful group met at Red Lobster (a first for us!) to discuss Troublemaker and The Magician's Elephant. Troublemaker will not be released until later in February so the discussion focused on The Magician's Elephant. The book was artfully crafted by author Kate DiCamillo to create a book with a dreamy, starry quality to the prose. The fable, starting with Pete spending his master's money on something he shouldn't (does this remind you of Jack and the Beanstalk?) which sets off a series of events so unlikely that when the end comes and they are so neatly tied together that you can't help but be amazed! The book illustrates so beautifully the power of having a dream and working toward making it come true.
We meet again on Monday, March 5 (note the day change!) at 5:00 at Paddy Malones. We will be discussing Emma and Me.
Until next time, happy reading!
We meet again on Monday, March 5 (note the day change!) at 5:00 at Paddy Malones. We will be discussing Emma and Me.
Until next time, happy reading!
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
January 2012 Meeting
Tonight we met at Panera Bread on the Boulevard. It was a hoppin' place. After ordering dinners of soups, salads and sandwiches, we talked about.........MOVIES!
We talked about My Week with Marilyn Monroe, Sarah's Key, Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, and another one that isn't popping into my head. We did discuss the book some, Major Pettigrew's Last Stand, but on my end it was difficult to hear the discussion. Sorry, girls.
We also discussed the merits and downfalls of eBooks, as it pertains to public school libraries. Other lively topics of discussion were grandchildren, French immersion schools, the new high school, and the possible tax levy.
Next month we meet at Red Lobster on February 7 at 5:00. Books to be announced.
We talked about My Week with Marilyn Monroe, Sarah's Key, Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, and another one that isn't popping into my head. We did discuss the book some, Major Pettigrew's Last Stand, but on my end it was difficult to hear the discussion. Sorry, girls.
We also discussed the merits and downfalls of eBooks, as it pertains to public school libraries. Other lively topics of discussion were grandchildren, French immersion schools, the new high school, and the possible tax levy.
Next month we meet at Red Lobster on February 7 at 5:00. Books to be announced.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
December Meeting
The Pickwick Society met at Hunan's on the Boulevard to discuss James Patterson's book The Christmas Wedding. All enjoyed the book and its characters but believed there aren't three men alive who would wait on a woman to decide who she'd marry on Christmas Day!
After dinner, we exchanged Christmas gifts. This year we started with our own gifts. The one who had a birthday in January started first, February second and so on. Everyone received lovely gifts.
Our next meeting is January 10, 2011 at Panera's where we will be discussing Major Pettigrew's Last Stand. Meet at 5:00 to enjoy dinner!
After dinner, we exchanged Christmas gifts. This year we started with our own gifts. The one who had a birthday in January started first, February second and so on. Everyone received lovely gifts.
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| Pat admiring her gift. |
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| Kelsey |
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| Joan |
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| Linda |
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
November Meeting
Our wonderful group of ladies met at El Espolon tonight to discuss the book The Provence Cure for the Brokenhearted by Bridget Asher. It will come to no surprise that we have loved this book. With comparisons to Eat, Pray, Love and Under the Tuscan Sun, the warmth of the characters, the house in Provence, the recipes and a neighbor who knows all the family skeletons, this book has the makings of a great movie!
After a short discussion about the book, a lively and impassioned discussion took place about a possible French immersion school in our area. Even though we loved the book with its French background, the school did not get such a favorable review.
Our next meeting will be December 13 at Hunan's. Bring a $10 gift to exchange and be prepared to discuss The Christmas Wedding by James Patterson!
After a short discussion about the book, a lively and impassioned discussion took place about a possible French immersion school in our area. Even though we loved the book with its French background, the school did not get such a favorable review.
Our next meeting will be December 13 at Hunan's. Bring a $10 gift to exchange and be prepared to discuss The Christmas Wedding by James Patterson!
Monday, September 12, 2011
September Meeting
Our book club met in September at the always wonderful Arris Cafe. We discussed the book On Folly Beach by Karen White. Our book club is a huge fan of her. The author does a wonderful job of weaving the present and the past in this book, a task not easily done and which can become tedious in a story. The mystery was unraveled through well developed characters and a developing plot that kept you glued to the book.
We got on the discussion of bottle trees. Terri was given a bottle tree from a group of her friends when she was first diagnosed with cancer. Bottle trees were used to ward away evil spirits. Several books we have read, including On Folly Beach, mention bottle trees.
Our next meeting is October 4 at 5:00 at Kate and Allie's. The title of the book is Southern Belles of Honeysuckle Way by Linda Bruckheimer.
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| Kelsey and the new baby |
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| Joan, Linda, Antoinette, Paula, Ashley and Glenda |
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| Look at these portion sizes! |
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| Terri |
Our next meeting is October 4 at 5:00 at Kate and Allie's. The title of the book is Southern Belles of Honeysuckle Way by Linda Bruckheimer.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
August Meeting
The August 2011 meeting was held at the home of Terri Steffes. The book club was unable to Skype with author Michael Lee West. However, the discussion of the book Gone With a Handsomer Man was lively. All agreed that the female characters were well developed and likeable, even the protaganists.
A meal was shared among the members present. A tomato tart, like the one mentioned in the book, was the featured course. The recipe follows.
Tomato Tart
1 prepared pie crust
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 large, ripe tomatoes, sliced
1 lb fontina cheese, sliced
salt and pepper
Press the pie crust dough into a tart pan and bake at 450 for 9 minutes. Remove from the oven, let cool. Spread the garlic over the pie crust. Lay slices of fontina cheese over the garlic. Layer slices of tomatoes over the cheese, then lay more cheese over the tomatoes. Bake at 350 for abou 30 minutes or until the cheese melts and the tomatoes are warm.
Dessert was "Teenie" cheesecakes from BK Bakery from Linda E. Three different varieties of turtle, vanilla bean and cookies and cream were selected.
The next meeting will be held on September 6 at Arris Cafe at 5:00. We will be reading On Folly Beach by Karen White, author of the well liked Tradd Street book.
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| Paula, Linda, Terri, Kelsey, Joan |
A meal was shared among the members present. A tomato tart, like the one mentioned in the book, was the featured course. The recipe follows.
Tomato Tart
1 prepared pie crust
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 large, ripe tomatoes, sliced
1 lb fontina cheese, sliced
salt and pepper
Press the pie crust dough into a tart pan and bake at 450 for 9 minutes. Remove from the oven, let cool. Spread the garlic over the pie crust. Lay slices of fontina cheese over the garlic. Layer slices of tomatoes over the cheese, then lay more cheese over the tomatoes. Bake at 350 for abou 30 minutes or until the cheese melts and the tomatoes are warm.
Dessert was "Teenie" cheesecakes from BK Bakery from Linda E. Three different varieties of turtle, vanilla bean and cookies and cream were selected.
The next meeting will be held on September 6 at Arris Cafe at 5:00. We will be reading On Folly Beach by Karen White, author of the well liked Tradd Street book.
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