Book Discussion (Evening)
Convener: Karen Bain
The current political, economic, and international challenges facing us now may seem overwhelming. However, a review of the books read on the Evening Book Club list recorded since 1971, would indicate we “read a book about that.” No better year than this one to consider joining us!
We meet on the third Thursday of the month at 7:30. This provides an opportunity forwomen who work or find it difficult to meet during the day. As in the past few years, we will meet in homes September, October, maybe March, and in April, May, June. This gives us a chance to visit in person and meet you, then resort to the more isolated, but warmth of zoom without driving on icy roads. A zoom link is sent Sunday before eachmeeting and updates are emailed as needed.
Members volunteer to “review” by presenting brief information or online enhancements of books as they wish. No pressure! Also, not everyone always has time to finish reading books and no consequences will occur. You are welcome to listen and contribute opinions and personal experiences.
We met at Bonnie Austen’s in June to review a number of member suggested books, then voted and established a tentative schedule. Printed copies of the list and dates will be available at the September Wine and Cheese registration.
Cathie Crooks, from University Press, often shares information about literary events and activities on campus, members share updates about books and events such as attending book launches at Audrey’s and Magpie. We also have invited authors and writers-in-residence to our meetings. This makes the book club not just about book reviews, but also more social with opportunity to share diverse interests.
A year long schedule, with some books assigned, is available by contacting Karen Bain.
(See the Membership Directory to contact the convener)
Recent Reading Lists
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2024 - 2025 Alice Munroe, My Best Short StoriesTompson Highway, Permanent Astonishment Martin Sixsmith, Philomena: A Mother, Her Son and a Fifty-Year Search Julian Sher, The North Star Thomas Wharton, The Book of Rain Ann Vanderhoof, An Embarrassment of Mangoes Walter Isacson, The Code Breakers Amy Kaler, Half-Light: Westbound On a Hot Planet 2023 - 2024 Suzette Mayr, The Sleeping Car PorterYeonmi Park, In Order to Live Bonnie Garmus, Lessons In Chemistry Bill Browder, Red Notice Aaron Hughes, Ten Days That Shaped Modern Canada Nina Prose, The Maid Marie Benedict, Her Hidden Genius *Wayne Arthurson, The Red Chesterfield Barbara Kingsolver, Demon Copperhead Charles Dickens, David Copperfield
A complete listing back to 1971 is available from the convenor. |