Saturday, July 23, 2011

Bookclub selections 2011-2012

I'd better get busy. I usually use the summer to start to prepare at least for September. One book has 562 pages--maybe I should start that one now. The 1910 fire in Montana book sounds good--we were at Glacier National Park in 2003 when it was burning.

September 12
Two Girls of Gettysburg by Lisa Klein. (for middle school--we often select a children's or local author book) Led by Carolyn A. Author is from Clintonville, Ohio.

October 3
The Bonfire of the Vanities by Tom Wolfe led by Dorothy.

November 7
In a Heartbeat: sharing the power of cheerful giving by Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy. Led by Justine.

December 5
Lest Innocent Blood Be Shed by Philip Hallie. Led by Peggy.

January 9
The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski (562 pages!). Led by Judy. January's meeting will be at Panera's Beechwold meeting room from 2-4 PM

February 6
The Big Burn: Teddy Roosevelt and the fire that saved America by Timothy Egan. Led by Jean. February's meeting will be at Panera's Beechwold meeting room from 2-4 PM.

March 5
The Good Earth by Pearl Buck. Led by Patty. [I read this in high school--thought it was a great book.]

April 2
Wait Till Next Year by Doris Kearns Goodwin. Led by Carolyn A.

May 7
Hold Up the Sky by Patricia Sprinkle. Led by Carolyn C.

1 comment:

Paula said...

I read The Good Earth waaay back when as well (possibly high school). Loved it so much!