Addendum to Dec. Book Club notice

Just a reminder that in addition to the Suite Francaise discussion and exciting ornament exchange at December's meeting, we'd also like to hear a review of any other book you may have read recently.

If you, like me, haven't read another book outside of book club for 2+ years, then, well.... just know I'll be bringing a review of the latest Martha Stewart Weddings or People magazines.

Suite Francaise

Looks like Tuesday, December 4th is a date that works for all who responded with their preference, so mark your calendars and start shopping for ornaments!

Here's a link to a (quite lengthy) review the New York Times did on the book, for those interested in the back story of Irene Nemirovsky's life.
Read about the book in the NYT

Wednesday, October 24th

Just a reminder that our next book club meeting for "Eat, Pray, Love" is Wednesday, October 24th! Also, please see Ashley's post and submit your opinion for holiday book club!

Holiday Meeting of Book Club

Hey all -

Hope the month of October is treating you well...

Things have been a touch slow on the blog, so I thought I'd throw out a discussion topic (we can also discuss in person next week at Christina's).

Discussion topic: What to do for December book club?

Questions to answer:

• What are everyone's thoughts about reading or not reading a book for December?
• Should we read something that isn't a book (i.e. interesting article or short story)?
• Whatever we read or don't read, should we still continue with the holiday tradition (2 years and going strong!) of exchanging ornaments?
• Should we meet at a local establishment or have a host?
  

FYI - the hosting schedule, as of today, is as follows:

October - Christina
November/December - Sara
January - Ashley
February - HaiVy
March - Brenda
April - Kerstin
May - Sarah
June - Jonell
July - Becky

To further your reading pleasure....

As a follow up to Ashley's post about Oprah featuring "Eat, Pray, Love" on her October 5th show, click here to dig further into "Eat, Pray, Love" on Oprah's website. From there, you will find features about leading a well-balanced life and taking your own "pleasure tour" by planning your own trip or just living vicariously through Elizabeth Gilbert's trip through recipes and making the most out of simple pleasures.