Daytime Book Club List

Please call the hostess at least one week ahead if you are coming.
Please call coordinator Vivian Kellerman at 508-888-5133 if you have any questions.

The Daytime Book Club usually meets from 10 am to Noon.

Date

Book and Author

Location of Meeting

Sept. 29

"Great Train Robbery" by Michael Crichton

This oldie but goodie is a page turner true story joyfully stuffed with tidbits of Victorian history. Great discussion.

Host: Pam Mittendorff

Oct. 27

"Master Butcher's Singing Club" by Louise Erdrich

Compelling novel of early 20th century immigrant settlers.

Host: Joanne Straker

Nov. 10

"Distant Land of My Father" by Bo Caldwell

Expatriates in China and America before and after WWII adjust to their world and the events that shaped the nations.

Host: Vivien Kellerman

December

No Meeting


Jan. 26

"Infidel" by Ayaan Hirs Ali

Memoir of Ali, a Somalian woman who emigrated to Amsterdam. Her story presents
us with a disturbing but provocative insight into the Muslim mind.

Host: Barbara Morgan

Feb. 23 

"Walt Disney" by Neal Gabler

Biography of the man who has arguably been called the greatest single influence of the 20th century. Pre-discussion about the book
(and the man) has already garnered lots of discussion within our group.

Host: TBD

Mar. 10 

TBD

Host: TBD

Apr. 29

 "Those Who Save Us" by Jenna Blum
                   Host: JoAnn Straker

May 20

"Galway Bay" by Mary Pat Kelly                     

                  Host: Judy Larocque

June 24

"Half A Yellow Sun" by Chaiamanda Ngozie Adichie                                                          

Host: Vivien Kellerman

July 22

"Street of One Thousand Blossoms" by Gail Tsukiyama

Host: TBD

Aug. 26

"A Fine Balance" by Rohinton Mistry

Host: Barbara Morgan

Sept.

TBD

 

Host: TBD

Oct.

TBD

Host: TBD