River 2nd Book Group

Oct Book

2011-10-05T20:43:00.001-07:00

We had a really nice time at book club yesterday with lots of yummy food. I hope you'll feel free to come join us.

Our new book is:

The Screwtape Letters

by C.S. Lewis

We will meet to discuss this book on Nov. 1 at my (Sarah Brown's) home at 7:30 pm.

Happy Reading!

October Book

2011-09-07T22:20:00.000-07:00

Everyone. . .sorry I couldn't make it tonight! My new Relief Society had a big emergency preparedness evening tonight, and then I had a sick boy, so I couldn't even come late. Sarah recommended Ella Minnow Pea to me a few years ago, and I absolutely loved it. I'm bummed I couldn't join in your conversation tonight. Anyway, I hope you all enjoy reading In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto by Michael Pollan this month. I thought it would be fun to read a non-fiction book to mix things up, and with all the great cooks, gardeners, and food-lovers in the ward, this should be an interesting one to discuss! If you want to check out Michael Pollan's website, he's got a few other great food reads that you can add to your book lists (The Omnivore's Dilemma is really good, too): http://michaelpollan.com/books/in-defense-of-food/ I'll let Sarah know when the books are ready for pickup at West Jordan Library, and I'll see you at my home (1353 W. Hawksbill Dr.) on Tuesday, October 4!

Heather

Septem

2011-08-07T22:20:00.000-07:00

This is totally after the fact, but apperently I forgot to post on the blog what our September book was.

Ella Minnow Pea by Mark Dunn

Sorry.

I'm not sure anyone looks at this anyway.

August Book

2011-06-02T21:10:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone,

We were small in numbers today, but still had a really good visit.

Our next book will be:
The Help by Kathryn Stockett

Because this is a very popular book and has a lot of holds on it (it's also kind of big), we have decided to skip the July meeting and discuss this book in August. I have placed a book club hold at the West Jordan Library and they should start showing up in the next couple of weeks, but feel free to put your own hold on a copy or borrow etc. It is well worth reading.

We will meet August 2 7:30 pm at Monica Brown's home.

May/June book

2011-05-03T22:01:00.000-07:00

Now that we meet at the first of the month I never know if I should call the book the June book since our meeting will be in June or the May book since we'll most likely be reading it in May. Whatever.

Our new book is:

The Scarlett Letter
by Nathaniel Hawthorne

Because of some ward conflicts our June meeting is going to be the first Thursday instead of the first Tuesday. We will meet June 2, 7:30 pm at Billie Turner's home. Hope to see you there!

Hey!

2011-04-05T07:13:00.000-07:00

Book Club tonight at Alena's! Hope to see you there. Email me if you need more info.

April Book

2011-03-05T06:39:00.000-08:00

Hey Ladies,

I apologize for the delay in getting the new book out to everyone. I had forgotten whose turn it was so I never reminded anyone and we showed up to book club without a new book! I'll do better.

Alena stepped up and picked one for us, but it took her a few day since she has a lot of family stuff going on right now. No worries, we now have it!

The book is:

Time Enough For Drums

By Ann Rinaldi

Alena called the library and they should be getting 8-9 books on hold within the next week. She said it is a fairly quick/light read so we may be able to pass it around the neighborhood if we need to, but if you have access to another copy that might be good.

We will meet Tuesday April 5th 7:30 pm at Alena's house. When time get's closer I will email directions and we could probably carpool again.

I always look forward to time spent with you all!

March Book

2011-02-01T21:21:00.000-08:00

So much fun tonight! I'm so grateful that I have book club. :)

JuVene picked our next book. It is:

The Peacegiver: How Christ offers to heal our hearts and homes

by James L Farrell

She will call the library tomorrow to put some on hold.

We will meet at JuVene's home Tuesday March 1 at 7:30 pm to discuss this book.

Febuary Book

2011-01-11T21:39:00.000-08:00

Hey All!

We have a new book. Ilene has chosen:

The Wednesday Letters
by Jason F. Wright

She says there should be 12 copies at the West Jordan Library by Thursday or Friday. We are switching it up starting in February and meeting the first Tuesday of the month so we will meet:

February 1 7:30 pm at my house again, unless I find out otherwise.

I really enjoy the time spent visiting and discussing books and thoughts on life in general. I hope you do too.

Sarah

December Choice

2010-12-18T13:39:00.000-08:00

Since I've let things get away from me the last few months, I haven't been as on top of whose picking the next book as I should. Because of that I had to pick a book last minute the day before book club. I decided to pick a book I've always wanted to read and haven't made the time for:

Believing Christ
by Stephen E. Robinson

I hope you'll join me in reading this, and be ready to discuss January 11.

Just as an FYI our meeting night will change to the first tuesday of the month starting in February.

November choice

2010-11-09T21:10:00.001-08:00

We had a small number tonight, but a very enjoyable discussion. Thanks for hosting Robin, we will really miss you!

Our new book has been chosen:

The Giver
by Lois Lowry

Clair Gee has some copies that Heather was able to borrow from her school if you want to get one. She will bring them to church or you can contact her. Monette mentioned that another book group has put them on hold at the library, just fyi. We will meet on December 14th at Clair Gee's home. Mark your calandars!

October Book

2010-09-14T21:54:00.000-07:00

Our newest book has been picked!

It is:

The Good Earth

by: Pearl S. Buck

We will be meeting October 12, 7:30 pm at Billie Turner's house (right Billie?)

I really really enjoy these evenings and I hope you do too.

2010-08-23T08:03:00.000-07:00

Our new book has been picked. For this month we will be reading:

Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie

We will meet to discuss on Tuesday, September 14, 7:30 pm at Monica Browns home.

See you soon!

2010-07-15T13:19:00.000-07:00

We had a fabulous time at book club this week. If you missed it, we missed you. We had a few people there who hadn't read the book and were just there for socializing and that was just great!

Our next book is: The Hero and the Crown by Robin McKinley

We will be meeting on August 10th, 7:30 pm at Alena's home out near the E Center. She will email me directions and I'll make sure they get out before the next meeting. We could meet up at the church and carpool if that is easier for some people.

I'll be looking forward to our next meeting. I LOVE book group!

July Book

2010-06-23T06:59:00.000-07:00

Hey All!

Monnette has chosen our new book. We will be reading:

A Girl of the Limberlost
by Gene Stratton-Porter

There are some copies available at the West Jordan Library on a book club hold, or they have tapes and ebooks as well. You can also read it online at http://etext.virginia.edu/toc/modeng/public/StrGirl.html

We will meet to discuss this book on July 13th at 7:30 pm at Trina McCleary's home. Happy Summer Reading!

June Book

2010-05-11T20:27:00.000-07:00

Our book for the month of June is:

The Enoch Letters by Neal A Maxwell

We will be meeting at Sarah Brown's home on June 8th at 7:30 pm.

See you soon!

May Book

2010-05-02T20:09:00.000-07:00

Ahh! I'm so late posting this...Sorry!!!

Our book for May is:

Blind Side

by Clair M Poulson

We will be meeting May 11th at Christy Ward's home. Yay! Another fun evening to look forward to.

April Book

2010-03-10T12:56:00.000-08:00

New book!

The Robe by Lloyd C Douglas.

Please join us in reading this story about the man who gambled for Christ's robe and won.

We will be meeting April 13, 7:30pm at Sarah's house.

March Book

2010-02-09T20:21:00.001-08:00

I'm excited to announce our next book! It is one of my all time favorites along with a few other ladies in our group as well. However, there are still a few people who have only seen the movie and never read the book so we aim to remedy that.

Book: Anne of Green Gables
by L.M. Montgomery

We will meet to discuss on March 9th, 7:30 pm at Cathi's house.

I hope you enjoy discovering or re-reading this gem.

Febuary Book

2010-02-03T14:58:00.000-08:00

Wow! I can't believe I forgot to post this. So sorry.

We are reading:

These is my words

by Nancy E Turner

We will meet at Cathi's house to discuss.

Feb 9, 2010 7:30 pm

January Book

2009-12-01T20:45:00.000-08:00

With the coming of the new year we are making some changes. Our ward Enrichment nights will be changing to the first Tuesday of the month so we will be changing our book club to the second tuesday of the month.

The book we will be discussing in January is:

How to Stuff a Wild Zuccinni
by Heather Horrocks

We will meet on Tuesday, January 12 at 7:30 pm.

Cathi has asked if we can continue to meet at her house for the next few months, so we will plan on that until further notice.

JuVene has also given us a reccomendation of Christmas stories to read that we can also discuss next time, so if you want some holiday cheer or have time to read both you can pick up the following collection of four short stories:

Christmas on Miracle Lane
by Kaye Jacobs Volk

November Book

2009-11-06T12:48:00.000-08:00

Hello All!

Our new book is:

Added Upon by Nephi Anderson

It is an old book (written in 1898) and there are various ways to get a hold of a copy. There is a book group hold of about 5 or 6 books at the West Jordan Library that should be available next week.

You can try to borrow one from your neighbor, aunt, mom, or grandma (I guess a lot of people have this book) or you can read it online for free at:

http://manybooks.net/titles/andersonn1724917249.html
or
http://www.archive.org/details/addeduponstory00andeiala

We will be meeting: Tues, Dec 1 at Cathi's house to discuss.

Happy Reading!!

November Meeting

2009-11-01T20:07:00.000-08:00

When: Nov 3, 7:30 pm

Where: Sarah's House

Why: Because we like you!!

Refreshements are enjoyed but not required.

We also encourage those who have not read the book, but want to come and socialize, to do so.

See you soon!!

October Book

2009-10-07T18:33:00.000-07:00

Our new book has been picked!

Sorcery and Cecelia or the Enchanted Chocolate Pot

by Patricia C Wrede and Caroline Severmer

We will meet to discuss this book on November 3.

Happy Reading!

Tonight!

2009-10-06T14:48:00.000-07:00

It's here!

What: Book Group--

Discussing: Dewey: the small town library cat who touched the world.

When: Tues, Oct 6 7:30 pm

Where: Claire Gee's home
6948 S Rhonda Ave

Refreshements are on a pot luck if you feel like it basis. No pressure, but always welcome!

Feel free to join us even if you haven't read the book.

September Book

2009-09-02T08:40:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone! We had a really good book group last night. For those of you who missed it, we missed you! For those of you who were there, thank you for coming and thank you for giving us all a safe comfortable place to share our feelings and feel loved and accepted.

Our next book was picked by Claire Gee.

It is: Dewey: the small-town library cat who touched the world

by Vicki Myron, with Bret Witter

We will meet on October 6th at Claire's home to discuss.

There should be books available on a book group hold at the West Jordan Library within a few days.

Just FYI, there is also a children's book by the same author that is titled DEWEY. We are not reading that one for book club, but maybe your kids would like it.

August/September Book

2009-08-07T14:11:00.000-07:00

Book: Grace by Richard Paul Evans

When: We will discuss Sept 1, 2009 7:30 pm

Where: Cathi Chipman's house

August Book

2009-07-13T17:09:00.001-07:00

Our new book is 'O Pioneers' by Willa Cather

We will be meeting August, 4th at Billie Turner's home at 7:30 pm

I hope you join us in reading this American Classic!

Book Group Tommorow!

2009-07-06T20:27:00.000-07:00

July 7, at 7:30 pm
We will be discussing our current book 'Tennis Shoes Among the Nephites' by Chris Heimerdinger.

We are meeting at Robin Madenford's house which is: 6716 S Bonham Lane.

Because of limited parking at the Town Homes, I recommend carpooling if possible.

As always, refreshments are on a potluck-if-you-feel-like-it basis.

June/July

2009-06-04T09:57:00.000-07:00

For the month of June we invite everyone to join us in reading or re-reading:

Tennis Shoes Among the Nephites

by Chris Heimerdinger

We will be meeting July 7 to discuss this book.

May/June Book

2009-05-06T10:44:00.001-07:00

Hi Everyone!

We have a new book to read. It is:

Faraway Child
by Amy Maida Wadsworth

We will be meeting June 2, 7:30 pm at Monica Brown's home to discuss. There should be plenty of copies at the library, and a book club hold has been placed at the West Jordan Library if you want to pick one up there.

Tomorrow!

2009-05-04T20:06:00.001-07:00

Book Club is tomorrow! Sarah's house 7:30 pm. Discussing Ender's Game. 'Nuff said.

May Book

2009-04-12T22:48:00.000-07:00

Join us for some adventure! Our book for May is Ender's Game, by Orson Scott Card. Science Fiction may not be your normal genre, but that's part of what book group is all about! Experiencing new things we may not pick up and read on our own.

April Meeting

2009-04-01T08:37:00.000-07:00

It's coming! Just a refreshing reminder that we will meet to discuss 'Aunt Dimity, Detective' this coming tuesday, April 7. We will meet at my (Sarah's) house at 7:30 pm. Don't expect Heather's fabulous fondue, but i'll try to come up with something tasty. Feel free to bring a snack if you so desire.

March/April Book

2009-03-04T06:56:00.000-08:00

Our next book will be: Aunt Dimity, detective by Nancy Atherton. There are a bunch of books placed on book group hold at the West Jodan Library by Gloria Janes. Just ask at the circulation desk and they will give you one to check out. We will meet April 7, at 7:30 pm at my (Sarah's) house.

Feb/March Meeting

2009-02-28T08:24:00.000-08:00

It's coming! We will be meeting this Tuesday, March 3rd at 7:30 pm to discuss 'To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee.
We will met at Heather Wihongi's home (6908 S 1480 W).

Refreshments are on a 'if you feel like bringing something, great. if not, great' basis. We look forward to a very plesant evening of good company and conversation!

Let me know if you have any questions.

Sarah

February/March Book

2009-01-27T20:42:00.001-08:00

Our book for this next month is 'To Kill A Mockingbird' by Harper Lee.
We will be changing our meeting times to the first tuesday of the month so we will not meet until March 3, 2009. Heather Wihongi has copies of the book avalable to borrow or you can get one at the local library. Join us in reading or re-reading this classic!

January Book Group

2009-01-25T19:55:00.000-08:00

We will be meeting to discuss the book, 'A Little Princess' by Frances Hodgsen Burnett on January 27 at 7:30 pm. We will be meeting at Trina McCleary's house (1413 W 6850 S). Even if you haven't read the book, you are welcome to come and socialize. Tell your friends!

January Book

2008-12-03T20:42:00.000-08:00

Our Book for January is 'A Little Princess' by Frances Hodgsen Burnett.
We will meet January 27, 2009 at Trina McCleary's House. More info will be sent out closer to the date.

Nov/Dec Book

2008-12-02T10:23:00.000-08:00

Book Club Tonight at JuVene's House. 7:30 pm. Let me know if you have questions

November/December Book

2008-10-29T12:20:00.000-07:00

Our book for November/December will be Emma: Woman of Faith by Anita Stansfield. There are a LOT of copies in the Couty Library System so it shouldn't be too hard to get. We will meet to discuss the book on Tuesday, December 2 at 7:30 pm.

October Book

2008-09-30T20:35:00.000-07:00

Our book for the month of October is 'Letters for Emily' by Cameron Wright. Christy Ward has put a 'book group hold' on 12 copies at the West Jordan Library. To get one of these books (which are currently available) you just go up to the front desk and ask for the book being held under Christy's name. We will be meeting Oct, 28 at 7 pm at Christy's house. Please note the earlier time.

Happy Reading!

September meeting Location Change

2008-09-28T21:29:00.000-07:00

Just a reminder that we will be meeting this Tuesday, Sept 30, to discuss our book. The meeting will be 7:30 pm at Cathi's house. This is a location change from previous announcements

September Book

2008-09-04T15:31:00.000-07:00

The book to read for September is: The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare

August Book

2008-08-04T13:33:00.000-07:00

For August we read: Austenland by Shannon Hale

Feel free to leave a comment and share what you thought of the book.

Welcome to Book Club

2008-08-01T13:21:00.000-07:00

Since we are revamping our Ward Book Group, it was suggested that we create a blog for everyone to access so they can see what we're currently reading and what we've read in the past. Feel free to browse or comment on the book, whether you attended our meetings or not.