The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane

Dear Hardcovers and Hangovers,

Load up your new tote bag and get ready to discuss The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane.  Appropriately chosen for the upcoming season! 

Here is a website dedicated solely to the book. 

An interesting link to some discussion questions can be found here. 

Katherine Howe’s website, in which you’ll find more discussion questions. 

There are numerous websites on the Salem Witch Trials. 

Here National Geographic does a nice job should you wish to do further exploration. 

And of course a link to the Salem Witch Museum is needed. 

So looking forward to discussing this witchy and mysterious book with you all next month. 

Happy Reading,

Jenn

September Meeting Notes

Dear Hardcovers and Hangovers,

What a lovely evening we shared, although we missed Sara and Allison.  We dined on Frito casserole dip (yummy) and a Mexican casserole, corn bread and salad.  It was fantastic Karin, thank you! 

Surprisingly we started talking about the book before dinner, yes, before!!!  Austin provided some keen insights into author, Andre Dubus, as he had the opportunity to meet this “handsome” man.  Marrie recalled Dubus’ bartending days.  Sorry but Marrie and her friend were not a fan and liked the old bartender better.  There were a few that didn’t finish the book and one who didn’t even start (who will remain nameless).  The fact that this book was raw and bordered on depressing had a lot to do with those who struggled to finish the book.  The violence, the drugs, the unaware and absent adults were things that troubled many of us. 

We had a good time recalling Newburyport before the days of revitalization.  Many people new to this area fail to realize how depressed Newburyport was.  Those have ties to Newburyport enjoyed reading about Lime Street, the Jackman School and other notable landmarks. 

Dubus did jump around in his story telling.  Often times he’d tell a story that reminded him of some other story and so on.  It was mentioned that characters were introduced and then often forgot and a vague mention later on. 

Although not a huge favorite it was an interesting memoir. 

Up next is The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane at Amy’s. 

Looking forward to seeing you all then. 
Jenn

Hardcovers and Hangovers Book Bag

It's official now, Hardcovers and Hangovers has their very own book bags!!  Thanks to Charli and her creative expertise we have beautiful totes to carry our reading material in.  Great Job Charli!!!!!

Team Jolie

We wish Allison and all the walkers of Team Jolie great success as they walk to find a cure for Juvenile Diabetes and to celebrate the memory of Erika.  Good Luck Team Jolie!