Harry Potter - book 1
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
To Kill a Mockingbird
Let me know your thoughts
Ellen (aka Heidi)
Thursday, September 30, 2010
January 2011 Book Choices
Ok - given this some thought- leaning more towards a classic - but a modern classic. Here are some choices to mull over.
Harry Potter - book 1
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
To Kill a Mockingbird
Let me know your thoughts
Ellen (aka Heidi)
Harry Potter - book 1
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
To Kill a Mockingbird
Let me know your thoughts
Ellen (aka Heidi)
Author Updates
Books ‘n’ Wine Club,
Karin had mentioned that she ran across Tatiana de Rosnay’s newest book. This got me thinking about the other authors we have read. So, here is an update on those authors we have covered this year.
Mark Dunn has a recent new release entitled Under the Harrow. From Amazon.com: “What if Charles Dickens had written a 21st century thriller? Welcome to Dingley Dell. The Encyclopedia Britannica (Ninth Edition), a King James Bible, a world atlas, and a complete set of the novels of Charles Dickens are the only books left to the orphans of Dingley Dell when the clandestine anthropological experiment begins. From these, they develop their own society, steeped in Victorian tradition and the values of a Dickensian world. For over a century Dinglians live out this semi-idyllic and anachronistic existence, aided only by minimal trade with the supposedly plague-ridden Outland. But these days are quickly coming to an end. The experiment, which has evolved into a lucrative voyeuristic peep-box for millionaires and their billionaire descendants, has run its course. Dingley Dell must be totally expunged, and with it, all trace of the thousands of neo-Victorians who live there. A few Dinglians learn the secret of both their manipulated past and their doomed future, and this small, motley crew of Dickensian innocents must race the clock to save their countrymen and themselves from mass annihilation.”
Should Ellen pick this one to start us off for 2011? Don’t forget to vote…she needs your help!
Tatiana de Rosnay has a new book out, A Secret Kept. From Publisher’s Weekly: “The long-delayed resolution of a French family's mystery electrifies de Rosnay's (Sarah's Key) glimpse at the crushing cost of keeping secrets. Parisian architect Antoine Rey and his sister, Mélanie, celebrate her 40th birthday on the island where they vacationed as children with their mother, until she died there in 1974. Upon returning, Mélanie is gripped by a shocking repressed memory and loses control of the car. After a brief spell of amnesia, she tells her brother what it was she remembered: their mother had been in love with a woman. As a skeptical Antoine investigates this twist in their mother's past, an upsetting chain of events unfurls: his daughter's best friend drops dead of a heart condition at only 14 years of age; his teenage son is arrested; and he learns that his father is dying of cancer. Antoine gets support in his quest from a new lover, a Harley-riding mortician who teaches him how respecting death helps one to embrace life. This perceptive portrait of a middle-aged man's delayed coming-of-age rates as a seductive, suspenseful, and trés formidable keeper.”
From Jason F. Wright, The Seventeen Second Miracle. From Amazon.com: “Seventeen seconds can change a life forever. This is what Rex Connor learned on a gorgeous summer afternoon in 1970 when, as a lifeguard, he diverted his gaze for seventeen seconds and tragedy occurred. Forty years later the waves of that day still ripple through the lives of countless people, including his son, Cole. Cole Connor has become a patient teacher, and now he has invited three struggling teenagers to visit him on his front porch to learn about Rex Connor-and the Seventeen Second Miracle. Together they will learn how Rex Connor could have allowed seventeen seconds to destroy him, but instead he chose to live every day believing the smallest of acts could change the world for good. And the students, each with their own secrets and private pains, will begin to understand that even tragedy brings lessons. Even pain brings comfort. Even death brings miracles. A seventeen second miracle can change a life-if you let it.”
Kathryn Stockett has yet to release her second novel, however, The Help is set to become a motion picture with a release date of April 2011. A topped billed cast includes: Emma Stone (Skeeter), Bryce Dallas Howard (Hilly), Allison Janney (Charlotte), Viola Davis (Aibileen), Sissy Spacek (Miss Walters), Octavia Spencer (Minny), and Cicely Tyson (Constatine). We will have to plan an evening to attend the premiere!
Steve Kluger has yet to have any recent new releases. His young adult novels have gone to reprint, which is always a good sign for an author. Kluger has broken into the YA (young adult) scene with Almost Like Being in Love and My Most Excellent Year: A Novel of Love, Mary Poppins, and Fenway Park.
Lisa Scottoline is pumping out novels with her latest being Think Twice. From Publisher’s Weekly: “Bestseller Scottoline's 13th novel centered on the all-female Philadelphia law firm headed by Bennie Rosato (after Lady Killer) offers contrived situations and paper-thin characters on top of a premise that strains credibility. After Bennie's evil identical twin sister, Alice Connelly, drugs her and leaves her to die, buried in a remote farm field, Alice takes advantage of her physical resemblance to Bennie to assume her identity at the law firm as well as gain access to her wealth and, eventually, her ex-boyfriend. Many will wonder why the ruthless Alice didn't kill Bennie outright, leaving open the possibility that her victim will escape and attempt to foil her scheme. With authors like Lisa Unger proving that intelligent plotting and page-turning aren't incompatible, this tired effort is unlikely to win Scottoline new converts.”
As you know Stieg Larsson’s trilogy will be all we are left with because of his untimely death. So after you read The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo run out and get the other two books, The Girl who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest and The Girl who Played with Fire.
Lisa See is a prolific writer and we will have to await her next novel as Shanghai Girls is her latest piece. If you have yet to read all of her work you may be interested in The Red Princess Mysteries which includes: The Flower Net, The Interior and Dragon Bones. Her other novels include: Snow Flower and the Secret Fan as well as Peony in Love. Interesting to note, See has two pieces of nonfiction: On Gold Mountain: The 100 Year Odyssey of My Chinese-American Family and 365 Days in China.
I hope you all have enjoyed the updates and I look forward to new authors and their novels in 2011.
Ellen, you better get picking!
Cheers,
Jenn
Karin had mentioned that she ran across Tatiana de Rosnay’s newest book. This got me thinking about the other authors we have read. So, here is an update on those authors we have covered this year.
Mark Dunn has a recent new release entitled Under the Harrow. From Amazon.com: “What if Charles Dickens had written a 21st century thriller? Welcome to Dingley Dell. The Encyclopedia Britannica (Ninth Edition), a King James Bible, a world atlas, and a complete set of the novels of Charles Dickens are the only books left to the orphans of Dingley Dell when the clandestine anthropological experiment begins. From these, they develop their own society, steeped in Victorian tradition and the values of a Dickensian world. For over a century Dinglians live out this semi-idyllic and anachronistic existence, aided only by minimal trade with the supposedly plague-ridden Outland. But these days are quickly coming to an end. The experiment, which has evolved into a lucrative voyeuristic peep-box for millionaires and their billionaire descendants, has run its course. Dingley Dell must be totally expunged, and with it, all trace of the thousands of neo-Victorians who live there. A few Dinglians learn the secret of both their manipulated past and their doomed future, and this small, motley crew of Dickensian innocents must race the clock to save their countrymen and themselves from mass annihilation.”
Should Ellen pick this one to start us off for 2011? Don’t forget to vote…she needs your help!
Tatiana de Rosnay has a new book out, A Secret Kept. From Publisher’s Weekly: “The long-delayed resolution of a French family's mystery electrifies de Rosnay's (Sarah's Key) glimpse at the crushing cost of keeping secrets. Parisian architect Antoine Rey and his sister, Mélanie, celebrate her 40th birthday on the island where they vacationed as children with their mother, until she died there in 1974. Upon returning, Mélanie is gripped by a shocking repressed memory and loses control of the car. After a brief spell of amnesia, she tells her brother what it was she remembered: their mother had been in love with a woman. As a skeptical Antoine investigates this twist in their mother's past, an upsetting chain of events unfurls: his daughter's best friend drops dead of a heart condition at only 14 years of age; his teenage son is arrested; and he learns that his father is dying of cancer. Antoine gets support in his quest from a new lover, a Harley-riding mortician who teaches him how respecting death helps one to embrace life. This perceptive portrait of a middle-aged man's delayed coming-of-age rates as a seductive, suspenseful, and trés formidable keeper.”
From Jason F. Wright, The Seventeen Second Miracle. From Amazon.com: “Seventeen seconds can change a life forever. This is what Rex Connor learned on a gorgeous summer afternoon in 1970 when, as a lifeguard, he diverted his gaze for seventeen seconds and tragedy occurred. Forty years later the waves of that day still ripple through the lives of countless people, including his son, Cole. Cole Connor has become a patient teacher, and now he has invited three struggling teenagers to visit him on his front porch to learn about Rex Connor-and the Seventeen Second Miracle. Together they will learn how Rex Connor could have allowed seventeen seconds to destroy him, but instead he chose to live every day believing the smallest of acts could change the world for good. And the students, each with their own secrets and private pains, will begin to understand that even tragedy brings lessons. Even pain brings comfort. Even death brings miracles. A seventeen second miracle can change a life-if you let it.”
Kathryn Stockett has yet to release her second novel, however, The Help is set to become a motion picture with a release date of April 2011. A topped billed cast includes: Emma Stone (Skeeter), Bryce Dallas Howard (Hilly), Allison Janney (Charlotte), Viola Davis (Aibileen), Sissy Spacek (Miss Walters), Octavia Spencer (Minny), and Cicely Tyson (Constatine). We will have to plan an evening to attend the premiere!
Steve Kluger has yet to have any recent new releases. His young adult novels have gone to reprint, which is always a good sign for an author. Kluger has broken into the YA (young adult) scene with Almost Like Being in Love and My Most Excellent Year: A Novel of Love, Mary Poppins, and Fenway Park.
Lisa Scottoline is pumping out novels with her latest being Think Twice. From Publisher’s Weekly: “Bestseller Scottoline's 13th novel centered on the all-female Philadelphia law firm headed by Bennie Rosato (after Lady Killer) offers contrived situations and paper-thin characters on top of a premise that strains credibility. After Bennie's evil identical twin sister, Alice Connelly, drugs her and leaves her to die, buried in a remote farm field, Alice takes advantage of her physical resemblance to Bennie to assume her identity at the law firm as well as gain access to her wealth and, eventually, her ex-boyfriend. Many will wonder why the ruthless Alice didn't kill Bennie outright, leaving open the possibility that her victim will escape and attempt to foil her scheme. With authors like Lisa Unger proving that intelligent plotting and page-turning aren't incompatible, this tired effort is unlikely to win Scottoline new converts.”
As you know Stieg Larsson’s trilogy will be all we are left with because of his untimely death. So after you read The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo run out and get the other two books, The Girl who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest and The Girl who Played with Fire.
Lisa See is a prolific writer and we will have to await her next novel as Shanghai Girls is her latest piece. If you have yet to read all of her work you may be interested in The Red Princess Mysteries which includes: The Flower Net, The Interior and Dragon Bones. Her other novels include: Snow Flower and the Secret Fan as well as Peony in Love. Interesting to note, See has two pieces of nonfiction: On Gold Mountain: The 100 Year Odyssey of My Chinese-American Family and 365 Days in China.
I hope you all have enjoyed the updates and I look forward to new authors and their novels in 2011.
Ellen, you better get picking!
Cheers,
Jenn
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Dear Books ‘n’ Wine Club,
Our next novel, chosen by Susan, is The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.
In my Internet travels I found two reading guides. Check them out here and here.
Published in Sweden in 2005 the original title was Men Who Hate Women. When translated it was given the title The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Which title better suits this action packed mystery thriller? Given the strong underlying themes of feminism and misogyny maybe the title should have been kept the same?
Researching Larsson proved difficult. From Random House this short biography is given: “Stieg Larsson, who lived in Sweden, was the editor in chief of the magazine Expo and a leading expert on antidemocratic right-wing extremist and Nazi organizations. He died in 2004, shortly after delivering the manuscripts for The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Girl Who Played with Fire, and The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest.” He had a long time companion, Eva Gabrielsson, for 32 years, however, they never married. Given his untimely death in 2004 as a result of a heart attack, a legal mess between Gabrielsson and Larsson’s family now ensues. An interesting clip from ABC Nightline News sheds more light on Eva and the rumored fourth book! Larsson’s own life was full of intrigue and the saga still continues even after his passing.
If you are so inclined to know more about Larsson….Barry Forshaw, author of The Man Who Left Too Soon discusses in these YouTube clips Larsson’s biography and the Millennium Trilogy: Clip 1, Clip 2, and Clip 3. Forshaw is the first to publish one of now many biographies on Larsson’s life.
Then there is the movie! From the LA Times: “The late Stieg Larsson’s worldwide bestseller “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo” is now so popular that it’s going to be made into a Hollywood movie — even though a hit foreign-language film already exists. The Swedish version stars Michael Nyqvist as an investigative journalist looking into a decades-old missing-person case with the help of a brooding, punky computer whiz (played by Noomi Rapace). It’s a grim, foreboding piece of work, but faithful to the novel and effectively gripping. The DVD and Blu-ray include interviews with Rapace and director Niels Arden Oplev.” Shall we plan a movie night? In fact, most of the books we have read have movies or are in the stages of being produced! Can you say…”Pass the Popcorn!”.
Oh, one last thing. What to do with all those corks from the many bottles we consume? A go green idea….
I look forward to discussing this mystery thriller with you all next month.
Until then, happy reading!
Jennifer
Our next novel, chosen by Susan, is The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.
In my Internet travels I found two reading guides. Check them out here and here.
Published in Sweden in 2005 the original title was Men Who Hate Women. When translated it was given the title The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Which title better suits this action packed mystery thriller? Given the strong underlying themes of feminism and misogyny maybe the title should have been kept the same?
Researching Larsson proved difficult. From Random House this short biography is given: “Stieg Larsson, who lived in Sweden, was the editor in chief of the magazine Expo and a leading expert on antidemocratic right-wing extremist and Nazi organizations. He died in 2004, shortly after delivering the manuscripts for The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Girl Who Played with Fire, and The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest.” He had a long time companion, Eva Gabrielsson, for 32 years, however, they never married. Given his untimely death in 2004 as a result of a heart attack, a legal mess between Gabrielsson and Larsson’s family now ensues. An interesting clip from ABC Nightline News sheds more light on Eva and the rumored fourth book! Larsson’s own life was full of intrigue and the saga still continues even after his passing.
If you are so inclined to know more about Larsson….Barry Forshaw, author of The Man Who Left Too Soon discusses in these YouTube clips Larsson’s biography and the Millennium Trilogy: Clip 1, Clip 2, and Clip 3. Forshaw is the first to publish one of now many biographies on Larsson’s life.
Then there is the movie! From the LA Times: “The late Stieg Larsson’s worldwide bestseller “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo” is now so popular that it’s going to be made into a Hollywood movie — even though a hit foreign-language film already exists. The Swedish version stars Michael Nyqvist as an investigative journalist looking into a decades-old missing-person case with the help of a brooding, punky computer whiz (played by Noomi Rapace). It’s a grim, foreboding piece of work, but faithful to the novel and effectively gripping. The DVD and Blu-ray include interviews with Rapace and director Niels Arden Oplev.” Shall we plan a movie night? In fact, most of the books we have read have movies or are in the stages of being produced! Can you say…”Pass the Popcorn!”.
Oh, one last thing. What to do with all those corks from the many bottles we consume? A go green idea….
I look forward to discussing this mystery thriller with you all next month.
Until then, happy reading!
Jennifer
September Meeting Notes
Dear Books ‘n’ Wine,
Thank you to Sara for hosting another lovely evening. We enjoyed delectable custom pizzas and a healthy salad…yummy! We missed Allison, but know her presence was need elsewhere. We send our best to Allison’s neighbors.
The evening’s discussion centered on Ellen’s new arrival. We agree Birdie is so sweet and adorable.
Susan had to make a quick return home and Sara armed her with a mega flashlight which served a dual purpose as she made her way through the backyards. We chatted about neighbors and children once again. We also learned that should anyone be having a random drug test than the poppy seed dressing will alter the results! Marrie shared with the large group the fascinating history of her home. I told you in my last post it was a whopper of a story. Marrie will try to print out some on the home’s history from the library to share next time. We agreed that at this time we would not invite any other members to the book club. Also, there will be no hostess gifts allowed. Wine will not be considered a hostess gift rather a contribution to the evening and should be opened and consumed by the bearer.
Now onto the book….
We agreed that this thriller was thought provoking in terms of questioning our own moral judgment. It was agreed that the book was faced paced with extremely short chapters. We were disappointed in the lack of character development. I wondered why even introduce the character of Courtney, only to write her off in the first few chapter. Susan saw the kitchen scene coming, although most of us agreed this was a ‘surprise’. Marrie questioned the bad guy’s shot gun, and decided her weapon of choice would be the less obvious and easier to conceal, pistol. Karin felt that when Ellen went to Florida to ‘stalk’ Carol and Bill was creepy and we couldn’t agree more with her. Marrie felt if the author mentioned the missing child card that came in the mail, yet once again, she was going to scream! We discussed whether or not Ellen’s hand was forced by Sara. Our Ellen thought that the character Ellen (did you notice that some group members have the same character names…) forced her own hand by creating the situation herself, which is by starting the investigation in the first place. Yup, yet again, Charli cried. The quote of the night goes to Susan….”I threw my back out reading this book.”
Our next meeting will be at Susan’s to discuss the hot mystery thriller, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.
Happy Reading,
Jennifer
Thank you to Sara for hosting another lovely evening. We enjoyed delectable custom pizzas and a healthy salad…yummy! We missed Allison, but know her presence was need elsewhere. We send our best to Allison’s neighbors.
The evening’s discussion centered on Ellen’s new arrival. We agree Birdie is so sweet and adorable.
Susan had to make a quick return home and Sara armed her with a mega flashlight which served a dual purpose as she made her way through the backyards. We chatted about neighbors and children once again. We also learned that should anyone be having a random drug test than the poppy seed dressing will alter the results! Marrie shared with the large group the fascinating history of her home. I told you in my last post it was a whopper of a story. Marrie will try to print out some on the home’s history from the library to share next time. We agreed that at this time we would not invite any other members to the book club. Also, there will be no hostess gifts allowed. Wine will not be considered a hostess gift rather a contribution to the evening and should be opened and consumed by the bearer.
Now onto the book….
We agreed that this thriller was thought provoking in terms of questioning our own moral judgment. It was agreed that the book was faced paced with extremely short chapters. We were disappointed in the lack of character development. I wondered why even introduce the character of Courtney, only to write her off in the first few chapter. Susan saw the kitchen scene coming, although most of us agreed this was a ‘surprise’. Marrie questioned the bad guy’s shot gun, and decided her weapon of choice would be the less obvious and easier to conceal, pistol. Karin felt that when Ellen went to Florida to ‘stalk’ Carol and Bill was creepy and we couldn’t agree more with her. Marrie felt if the author mentioned the missing child card that came in the mail, yet once again, she was going to scream! We discussed whether or not Ellen’s hand was forced by Sara. Our Ellen thought that the character Ellen (did you notice that some group members have the same character names…) forced her own hand by creating the situation herself, which is by starting the investigation in the first place. Yup, yet again, Charli cried. The quote of the night goes to Susan….”I threw my back out reading this book.”
Our next meeting will be at Susan’s to discuss the hot mystery thriller, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.
Happy Reading,
Jennifer
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Libraries Run By Private Companies?????
In recent years we have all come to hear about municipalities outsourcing in order to save money. Many schools have come to outsource its janitorial services, ours being one of them. Public libraries are funded by public money (namely taxes) and are run by government employees (who are on pensions). So what do you think about privatizing libraries? Some failing cities have gone this route in order to save their libraries. However, this article explores a fairly healthy community, Santa Clarita in California, who has hired Library Systems and Services to run its library. Given the fact that we are avid readers, who often seek the support of the library, what are your thoughts on this matter?
Monday, September 6, 2010
Luau 2010
Another great party at the Johnson's yesterday. Luau 2010 served up great food, potent drinks and fantastic band. Spied a few book club members.....
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Look Again
Dear Books ‘n’ Wine Club,
Our next book up for discussion is Look Again by Lisa Scottoline. On the author’s website you’ll find some interesting discussion questions (you’ll need to scroll down).
In this YouTube clip Lisa Scottoline chats about Look Again on the Comcast Network’s “It’s Your Call with Lynn Doyle”.
This book got me thinking about values, morals and ethics. What’s the difference? Values are rules. Morals are how we judge others. Ethics are professional standards. Read more here.
Also, this got me thinking about Kohlberg’s Moral Stages of Development. If you need a go back to psychology class go here for a refresher.
This book delves into the topic of open adoptions as opposed to a closed adoption. Go here to learn more about the pros and cons.
“I love everything that’s old: old friends, old times, old manners, old books, old wine.”
~Oliver Goldsmith from the comedy, She Stoops to Conquer
Looking forward to seeing you all soon.
Happy Reading,
Jennifer
Our next book up for discussion is Look Again by Lisa Scottoline. On the author’s website you’ll find some interesting discussion questions (you’ll need to scroll down).
In this YouTube clip Lisa Scottoline chats about Look Again on the Comcast Network’s “It’s Your Call with Lynn Doyle”.
This book got me thinking about values, morals and ethics. What’s the difference? Values are rules. Morals are how we judge others. Ethics are professional standards. Read more here.
Also, this got me thinking about Kohlberg’s Moral Stages of Development. If you need a go back to psychology class go here for a refresher.
This book delves into the topic of open adoptions as opposed to a closed adoption. Go here to learn more about the pros and cons.
“I love everything that’s old: old friends, old times, old manners, old books, old wine.”
~Oliver Goldsmith from the comedy, She Stoops to Conquer
Looking forward to seeing you all soon.
Happy Reading,
Jennifer
August Meeting Notes
Dear Books ‘n’ Wine Club,
Thank you to Marrie for another wonderful book group meeting. We so enjoyed visiting her beautiful home; the surrounding pastoral land is so peaceful (love the wild turkeys). We thank her husband for grilling up some baseball fare of hot dogs and sausage, served along with a wonderful potato salad and beans.
You will all be disappointed to know that because there were so many side conversations going on that I am going to refrain from trying to summarize them all. Although I must add that Marrie shared some fascinating and intriguing information on the history of her home! If you didn’t get in on this conversation you must ask her about it the next time you see her.
Many thanks to Sara for leading the icebreaker game; it was fun learning new facts about each other. See if you can remember: Who has been married for 32 years? Who left Ohio and hasn’t looked back? Who has a gray cat? Who is one of 7? Who married their husband after 4 months? Who lived in Ireland for two years? Who likes to hike? Whose middle name is Louis (after the bearded aunt)?
As for the Last Days of Summer, the general consensus is we laughed, we cried and we enjoyed this coming of age story. We love Joey for being clever, precocious, creative and tenacious. The epistolary format was a perfect way to tell this charming story. Unlike other books, this one was heavily focused on characters and their development. We enjoyed the bond between Joey and Banks. We loved the simplistic and childlike notes between Green Hornet and Shadow. We reminisced about our favorite parts that made us laugh and we shared our sadness when learning of Bank’s passing. As Marrie said…a perfect book to share with any gender both young and old.
Our next meeting will be at Sara’s to discuss the Lisa Scottoline’s thriller Look Again.
Until next meeting,
Jennifer
Thank you to Marrie for another wonderful book group meeting. We so enjoyed visiting her beautiful home; the surrounding pastoral land is so peaceful (love the wild turkeys). We thank her husband for grilling up some baseball fare of hot dogs and sausage, served along with a wonderful potato salad and beans.
You will all be disappointed to know that because there were so many side conversations going on that I am going to refrain from trying to summarize them all. Although I must add that Marrie shared some fascinating and intriguing information on the history of her home! If you didn’t get in on this conversation you must ask her about it the next time you see her.
Many thanks to Sara for leading the icebreaker game; it was fun learning new facts about each other. See if you can remember: Who has been married for 32 years? Who left Ohio and hasn’t looked back? Who has a gray cat? Who is one of 7? Who married their husband after 4 months? Who lived in Ireland for two years? Who likes to hike? Whose middle name is Louis (after the bearded aunt)?
As for the Last Days of Summer, the general consensus is we laughed, we cried and we enjoyed this coming of age story. We love Joey for being clever, precocious, creative and tenacious. The epistolary format was a perfect way to tell this charming story. Unlike other books, this one was heavily focused on characters and their development. We enjoyed the bond between Joey and Banks. We loved the simplistic and childlike notes between Green Hornet and Shadow. We reminisced about our favorite parts that made us laugh and we shared our sadness when learning of Bank’s passing. As Marrie said…a perfect book to share with any gender both young and old.
Our next meeting will be at Sara’s to discuss the Lisa Scottoline’s thriller Look Again.
Until next meeting,
Jennifer
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