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Thursday, June 17, 2010

Pillars of the Earth

Good vs. Evil... Ambition vs. Betrayal... 12th Century Historical Fiction Tale... All revolving around the construction of a new Cathedral.

The Christmas Cookie Club by Ann Pearlman


Twelve women get together every December to drink wine, share stories, and pass the cookies in this story of friendship!

Blink by Malcolm Gladwell


Are you really good at making snap-judgements? Or... do you constantly make bad decisions? This book will train your mind to make quick, but wise decisions!

Island of the Swans by Ciji Ware


Jane Maxwell marries Alex, the fourth Duke of Gorland, to help with her family finances after thinking that her long, lost love is dead. But Thomas Fraser soon returns to England. Will he win Jane's heart?

Bitter is the New Black by Jen Lancaster


Shortly after the tragedy of 9/11, Jen Lancaster is laid off from a high paying job. Soon after, her husband is fired! With their life spiraling out of control, Jen's rants and snotty attitude transform into reflection and a change in values.

Look Again by Lisa Scottoline


An adoptive mother's worst nightmare has come true when she sees a flyer with her son's picture on it titled, "Have You Seen This Child?"
Uncovering the truth at any cost will keep you turning the pages of this book!

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

A Soft Place to Land by Susan Rebecca White

Ruthie and Julia are two sisters who are split apart after their parents' accident. They are sent to live in two different places. If you have sisters, you will love this story and relate to all the ups and downs of sisterhood!

The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks

I have six copies of this book in my junior high library and a waiting list a mile long! It is never on the shelf!

Ronnie Miller is not at all excited about spending the summer with her dad and her ten-year old brother but soon there is love in the air and Ronnie comes to terms with the reason behind her visit to North Carolina.

Look Me in the Eyes

This is a memoir about a boy named Robison, who was considered a social misfit and dropped out of high school at the age of 15. He became a self-taught
sound engineer and later worked for Milton Bradley. He was forty years old when he came to realize that his social skills were linked to Asperger's syndrome.

The Crowining Glory of Calla Lily Ponder by Rebecca Wells


Calla Lily Ponder grows up in Louisiana and has big dreams of opening up her own hair salon. After a high school heartbreak, she moves to New Orleans. If you have read the Ya-Ya Sisterhood book, you will like to read about the life, love, and loses of Calla Lily!

The Shack by W.M. Young


Mackenzie Philip's daughter was murdered on a family vacation. 4 years later, her father receives a mysterious note inviting him to return to the scene of the crime... "The Shack". Will he be able to come to terms with his life and forgive God?

Thursday, April 29, 2010

True Colors by Kristin Hannah


Stacy's Book Pick... 3 sisters... True love... Racism... A family bond... Will your true colors shine through?

The Walk By Richard Paul Evans

Amy's Book Pick... Your Walk of Life... Where will it lead you?

The Art of Racing in the Rain


Tyler's Book Pick...
Animal Lover?... A "tail" from a dog's point of view... And his best friend...

Annie Freeman's Fabulous Travling Funeral By Kris Radish


Shannon's Book Pick....
5 women... one woman that links them all together... and an adventure they will never forget!

1st Book Club Meeeting

We have officiallly started the Book Club Chicks. Tonight consisted of 4 chickies... soon to be known as "The Original 4". Shannon, Tyler, Amy and I...

We tasted a few different kinds of wine... red seemed to be the favorite! Lots of good food... and of course fabulous books!