BOOK #84

I wouldn't take this book in a pool, or for the pier for that matter. But, I would sit in my living room, and read this. This book really seemed to keep everybody wondering one simple question..."What would you do if a person you loved, and was thinking about leaving, had an accident? Would you stay with them?" You read about what happens to all of the people in the book, by someone having one accident. The one accident causes a chain reaction. The writing is really very well done, it keeps your attention, and you either agree with the ending, or you don't. I'm not quite sure if I agreed with it or not, but you will have to read it for yourself to make your own decision. Does she stay or does she go?

BOOK #83

In a first for our book club, we have never had a book title be a number. It's the only one to date.

In my personal opinion, I really enjoyed this, and as "odd" as the book might be a little, I think most did like this one too.

It takes place during slavery, and the slave 47. They are just a number...so most think.

Strage and unusual things happen in this book, that kind of suspend your belief, but it does make for a book, a pageturner, and a Young Adult book that will teach you some history, and some mystery.

BOOK #82

In this day and age, writing letters are almost a thing of the past. It's an old past-time. When you are able to sit down and send an email in a matter of seconds, or spend that 43 cents to mail a letter, which one wins out? Usually the email.

I enjoyed this book, because it went back to the root, or the lost art form of letter writing. Letter writing is much more personal and intimate. This is what kind of makes the book. Reading the letters, even though in printed book font, felt as though you were reading their personal ideas, and finding out what goes on in their lives.

It's a nice feel good read, and an interesting book, with an interesting outcome.

BOOK #81

This book has an honor of holding a spot in our bookclub list, but Oprah was the first to get ahold of it. It tells the story of the hardship that Ellen goes through in foster care, and that sets up her side of what goes on in her life. Ellen "Foster" gets her name from that since she goes to live with her "foster" family. A tale that will keep your attention from beginning to end.

BOOK #80

A simple, yet adorable story of a mouse, in love with a princess. Despereaux has lots of heart, and it teaches us that no matter how small you are, or in Despereaux's case, what you look like, you can accomplish great things.

The book is suited for all age ranges, and it's a tale that you can share with the whole family.

BOOK #79

Book 79 with about a dog that filled people with some hope, and a whole lot of love. "Amazing Gracie" tells about an adoption of a dog, and how it leads to them making special treats for the dog, and it continues to travel widespread about the treats.

A good book for dog lovers, or anyone who enjoys a feel good story.

Come Back When You Can't Stay So Long...

So, this is the return of the book club blog. Welcome back. Or hello for the first time. By request, it's back. It's almost been a year absence, but hopefully it will stay regular again.

Wanted to say hello to book club member Voundilee. She is a reader of the blog, and so is Paul, her husband. Hope you guys are staying warm down in Texas. The library also wants to thank her for the card that she made (when I say made, I mean PAINTED!) and sent to us.

I will post a little something about each book that was read, but not like a normal post. I will start with the new cycle books, which started last month in December. The term "new cycle" refers to going back to the orignal person who started picking, and it starts again.

The book posting will start where I left off last year, with book 79.