Books that have been recommended by our members, but that we are not currently considering for a future discussion.
Unsheltered: A Novel by Barbara Kingsolver Fiction suggested by Shirley Two families, now and in the 1870s, living in the same structurally unsound brick house and facing the challenges of a changing society. Per Amazon, from the back cover – How could two hardworking people do everything right in life, a woman asks, and end […]
The Vanishing Half: A Novel by Brit Bennett Fiction suggested by Lynnie About twin sisters, inseparable as children, who ultimately choose to live in two very different worlds, one black and one white. from Amazon – The Vignes twin sisters will always be identical. But after growing up together in a small, southern black community […]
Walking with the Wind: A Memoir of the Movement by John Lewis Non-Fiction suggested by Ruthann info from Amazon – One of our most important records of the American Civil Rights Movement. Told by John Lewis, this is a gripping first-hand account of the fight for civil rights and the courage it takes to change […]
West with the Night by Beryl Markham Non-fiction from Patti Female friend of Isak Dinesen. Autobiography. Africa
Winds of War by Herman Wouk Fiction from Verna Pre WWII Historical novel. Film series also available
Wine of Solitude by Irene Nemerovsky Fiction from Janet Follows the Karol family through the Great War and the Russian Revolution, as the young Hélène grows from a dreamy, unhappy child into a strong willed young woman.
Wolf Totem by Jiang Rong (aka Lu Jiamin) Fiction from Terry Historical Fiction. Life in northern China.
Women Rowing North: Navigating Life’s Currents and Flourishing As We Age by Mary Pipher Non-fiction suggested by Janet From Amazon – Women growing older contend with ageism, misogyny, and loss. Yet as Mary Pipher shows, most older women are deeply happy and filled with gratitude for the gifts of life. Their struggles help them grow […]
Women Talking by Miriam Toews Fiction suggested by Shirley From Amazon: One evening, eight Mennonite women climb into a hay loft to conduct a secret meeting. For the past two years, each of these women, and more than a hundred other girls in their colony, has been repeatedly violated in the night by demons coming […]
World is Flat by Thomas Friedman Non-fiction from Verna Underdeveloped world and developed world are closer than ever before. 420pp