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Book Discussion Groups
Attend one or all three of the library’s
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Books and Bagels, Morning Book Break, and Just Desserts.
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We recommend
MUSIC...
If you love Josh Groban, you will enjoy
his new holiday album titled
Noel.
If you would like to heat up your
cold winter nights, try listening to the warm, sultry style of young
British sensation Joss Stone. Start with her first CD
Soul Sessions, a collection of
1970 soul ballads, followed by
Mind, Body & Soul, and her most
recent, genuinely personal CD
Introducing Joss Stone.
We have the soundtrack to the
movie,
Mamma Mia. If you enjoyed it at
the theater, you can relive the experience again.
Guess who’s back? Britney Spears
has returned to the spotlight with her new music video for the song
Womanizer
which will be on her upcoming album
Circus.
Why not enjoy some vintage Britney like
In the Zone,
Blackout or the forever
enjoyable
Oops!—I Did It Again.
If you saw the movie in theaters
this past fall, or were lucky enough to get tickets to the musical
Rent this coming spring, give
the soundtrack a listen.
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We recommend
BOOKS ...
On Strike for Christmas by
Sheila Roberts. It’s Christmas time again and it seems as though a
woman’s work is never done. Four friends decide to go on strike because
they are tired of not being appreciated for their efforts. If you like
Debbie Macomber
or
Jennifer Crusie, you will enjoy
this new author.
For a truly riveting read try
After Dark, the latest work of
fiction by the acclaimed Japanese author Haruki Murakami. This
distinctive story takes place in metropolitan Tokyo in the hours between
midnight and early morning. Like many of Murakami’s previous novels it
features complex characters struggling to maintain their secrets and
isolation, yet becoming entangled in the desperate circumstances that
bind them together. Murakami's graceful writing, sense of humor and sharp
insight into the human spirit make this a great read!
Love the One You’re With by
Emily Giffin. A chance encounter forces one woman to question her
decisions, her marriage and herself. Emily Giffin is also the author of
Something Borrowed,
Something Blue, and
Baby Proof.
Step back into history as you ride
along with Noe (Noah) and his family in
The Preservationist by David Maine. This charming novel
tells the story of Noe, an average man suddenly confronted by God with
an unusual request. Even though he is skeptical about his task, Noe
complies and what follows is an engaging story of family conflict, love
and faith. A great story retold with an innovative approach!
My Sister’s Keeper by Jodi
Picoult. In this novel, the author addresses what it means to be a good
parent, a good sister, a good person. Is it morally right to do whatever
it takes to save a child’s life, even at the expense of another child?
We recommend
MOVIES...
Christmas in Connecticut –
Barbara Stanwyck plays a famous food writer, who lies about living on a
farm, raising her family and being a great cook. In reality, she is an
unmarried New Yorker, who can’t even boil an egg. When her editor tells
her that she will spend the holidays with a heroic sailor, her job is on
the line. A real holiday treat!
Die Hard – It may not seem like
the usual festive movie, but why not watch the original Die Hard for
some thrills this holiday season? In this 1988 adventure, Bruce Willis
plays the tough but loveable John McClane, a New York cop in Los Angeles
trying to spend time with his family on Christmas Eve. A tense hostage
situation develops, and Detective McClane becomes a one man defense
against international terrorists!
Made of Honor – Tom and Hannah
have been friends for over ten years. He’s a serial dater. She’s looking
to settle down. Just when Tom realizes that Hannah’s the one for him,
she gets engaged to someone else. Tom agrees to be her “maid” of honor
in order to stop the wedding.
Sleepless in Seattle – After
hearing a man confess his love for his dearly departed wife on a call-in
radio show, a woman falls deeply, inexplicably in love with him.
Deciding he is her destiny, she treks across the country to meet him. A
great Valentine’s treat!
Past recommendations.
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Here
are some comments from our book discussion participants . . . .
"The novel was a terrific
character study! An insider's view into a marriage and a family."
"It's surprising how much something
from your childhood can effect you so deeply as an adult!"
"How well do you ever know your spouse?
Especially when you think that they wouldn't keep secrets from you!"
Books and
Bagels
by Louise Erdrich
"I liked the
story-within-a-story format of this book."
"The writing was just
beautiful, I've written down some quotes from this book to keep."
"The transition from
the first part of this book was very smooth, however the transition
between the second and the third part was a little jarring."
"While the author
introduces issues that face Native Americans today, she does it subtly.
She doesn't beat you over the head with politics."
Morning Book Break
"I have been in this
group for five years and this has been my favorite read to date."
"The characters were
so well-drawn."
"She made word
pictures. I could see this book being made into a movie."
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS
Books and Bagels
Meets on the first Thursday of each month at 9:30 a.m.
Morning Book Break
Meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m.
Just Desserts
Typically meets on the fourth Tuesday of alternating months at 7:30 p.m.
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