Books we have read and discussed over the years since we started meeting.
The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese Fiction suggested by Janet special meeting — We are taking two months to read The Covenant of Water. At this special meeting we can discuss how you like reading it so far, and/or what is one of your favorite books and why. (736 pages) An epic of love, faith, […]
Queen of the Desert by Georgina Howell Non-Fiction suggested by Janet Gertrude Bell turned her back on her priviledged life for her passion for the Arab people, becoming the architect of Iraq seeing its first king Faisal onto the throne. from Amazon – Archaeologist, spy, Arabist, linguist, author, poet, photographer, mountaineer and nation builder, Gertrude Bell […]
The Wright Brothers by David McCullough Non-Fiction suggested by JoAnn Every time they took off, they risked being killed. The dramatic story-behind-the-story about the courageous brothers who taught the world how to fly. from Amazon – On a winter day in 1903, in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, two brothers—bicycle mechanics from Dayton, Ohio—changed history. […]
The Greenlanders by Jane Smiley Fiction suggested by Shirley 14th century Greenland, a proud landowner, his willful daughter, his knowledge seeking son, and a world of farmers, priests, hunts and feasts, and long feuds. from Amazon – an enthralling epic tale, written in the tradition of the old Norse sagas, that takes us to fourteenth-century […]
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver Fiction suggested by Terry Winner of 2023 Pulitzer Prize for fiction. An Oprah’s Book Club selection. Set in the mountains of southern Appalachia, grows a boy with a fierce talent for survival. Brilliant re-imagining of David Copperfield, set in modern-day Appalachia.
What’s Bred in the Bone by Robertson Davies Fiction suggested by Romie From the well-hidden family secret of his childhood, through various mysterious encounters, the events in Francis’ life were not always what they seemed. From Amazon – Francis Cornish was always good at keeping secrets. From the well-hidden family secret of his childhood to […]
What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing by Oprah Winfrey and Bruce D. Perry, M.D., Ph.D. Non-Fiction suggested by Nader Our earliest experiences shape our lives. Here is powerful scientific and emotional insights into the behavioral patterns so many of us struggle to understand.
The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles Fiction suggested by Susan From Amazon – Four boys set out to travel the country in search of a fresh start: Emmett and Billy want to find their mother who left them when they were young, and Duchess and Woolly are on the hunt for a stashed wad of cash. […]
Caleb’s Crossing by Geraldine Brooks Fiction suggested by Lynnie 1660s: Bethia, 12 year old Puritan, and Caleb, young son of a chieftain, form a secret bond. Old ways vs new ways. Caleb eventually becomes the first Native American graduate of Harvard. From Amazon – A tale of passion and belief, magic and adventure. Bethia Mayfield […]
Muppets in Moscow: The Unexpected Crazy True Story of Making Sesame Street in Russia by Natasha Lance Rogoff Non-Fiction suggested by Romie Interesting and suspenseful, making Sesame Street in Russia. A tale of perseverance and creativity, and how disparate cultures find common ground. Russia’s people, culture, and their complicated relationship with the West. From Romie […]