The Wednesday Sisters

Dear Books ‘n’ Wine Club,

Starting off the New Year of 2011 will be The Wednesday Sisters by Meg Waite Clayton.

 

Five young mothers become friends at the local park in Palo Alto, California sharing the commonality of children and the love of literature.  As Frankie, Linda, Kath, Ally, and Brett meet to watch the Miss America Pageant the idea of the Wednesday Sisters Writing Society is conceived.  It is the late 1960’s and the world is changing:  the Vietnam War, the race to the moon and the women’s movement.  For Frankie, Linda, Kath, Ally, and Brett their personal worlds are also unfolding.  Follow the Wednesday Sisters as they discover things about each other, themselves and the world around them. 
 
Before reading get inspired by viewing the 'trailer' for the book.  Clayton’s Website has a plethora of wonderful information – here you will find out the inspiration behind The Wednesday Sisters, reader guides, and much more.

Given the setting we pay tribute to California and its many vineyards. Today, the California wine industry is one among the finest in the world. It contributes to around 90% of total U.S. wine production. The industry boasts approximately 2,445 wineries, which produce more than 500 million gallons of wines every year. Chardonnay is the largest grown variety, followed by Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and White Zinfandel.  Click here to learn more about California’s wine industry. 

Happy Reading,

Jennifer