This reading suggestion comes from Helen. Amy says that the chef's restaurant, Prune, is "delish." So does this mean if we read the book, we need to make a trip to NYC to check out the restaurant? Wouldn't that be fun.
Blood, Bones and Butter: The Inadvertant Education of a Reluctant Chef by Chef Gabrielle Hamilton of the restaurant Prune in NY.
Here's a review: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/02/28/AR2011022806916.html
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Books to consider for May
Thanks everyone for sending suggestions for May books. So far, here's what we have, with a little bit of info based on comments from those who recommended it:
Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand; nonfiction, a great read, but sometimes emotionally difficult.
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins; first book in a YA series that's very popular and well regarded. Here's a link: http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1919156,00.html
The Widower's Tale by Julia Glass; Brenda loved this; I've read it as well and pretty much love all that Julia Glass has written.
I'll add Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout which won the Pulitzer in 2009. I found this a really interesting book with a central character who wasn't especially likable, but very interesting (admit it--likable is usually BORING!). I also like this because it's really a collection of short stories and it's been a long time since we've delved into that genre.
Let's plan to make a decision on one of these (or nominate another title) at our April meeting.
Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand; nonfiction, a great read, but sometimes emotionally difficult.
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins; first book in a YA series that's very popular and well regarded. Here's a link: http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1919156,00.html
The Widower's Tale by Julia Glass; Brenda loved this; I've read it as well and pretty much love all that Julia Glass has written.
I'll add Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout which won the Pulitzer in 2009. I found this a really interesting book with a central character who wasn't especially likable, but very interesting (admit it--likable is usually BORING!). I also like this because it's really a collection of short stories and it's been a long time since we've delved into that genre.
Let's plan to make a decision on one of these (or nominate another title) at our April meeting.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Cleopatra!
Hope everyone is ready for a great discussion next week about Cleopatra. I have to admit, this was a challenging book, but it's stayed with me. A few questions to think about prior to the meeting:
What was your vision or understanding of Cleopatra before reading this book, and how did it change (or did it?).
Do you think Cleopatra has been accurately portrayed?
Are you swayed by the author's argument that so much of our view of Cleopatra was shaped by the Roman's who had a specific agenda?
Was there anything about the era that Cleopatra lived in that was surprising?
This book has received tremendously positive reviews. Do you think it's an exceptional biography?
Okay--hope everyone persisted with this book. Looking forward to a fun discussion. Extra points to anyone who comes dressed as the Queen of Egypt!
What was your vision or understanding of Cleopatra before reading this book, and how did it change (or did it?).
Do you think Cleopatra has been accurately portrayed?
Are you swayed by the author's argument that so much of our view of Cleopatra was shaped by the Roman's who had a specific agenda?
Was there anything about the era that Cleopatra lived in that was surprising?
This book has received tremendously positive reviews. Do you think it's an exceptional biography?
Okay--hope everyone persisted with this book. Looking forward to a fun discussion. Extra points to anyone who comes dressed as the Queen of Egypt!
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