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Also Ran-ons

“The Magpie Murders” by Anthony Horowitz  recommended by Pat. Waitlist at CPL.
“Daring to Drive” by Manal Al-Sharif. – written by and a story of a strong woman in Saudi Arabia – non–fiction. -Dee – in CPL.
“Dr. Bethune’s Children” by Xue Yiwei, translated from Chinese. On order-CPL. Dee has a copy if you’d like to borrow it. We will read it for our May 2018 meeting at Lilli’s.
“Homesick” by Nevo Eshkol, translated from the Hebrew about a young Israeli couple and their life challenges and people they meet. Well written.

“The History of Bees’ – A Novel”  by Maja Lunde  – how this history weaves into the stories of people.

Lion Movie Night

What a lovely gathering at Etta’s last Thursday. Thank you, Etta, for your lovely hospitality. It was so interesting to watch the movie in conjunction with reading the book, “Lion.” (there – got all views included!)  And it was a first for a long time that all members were able to attend (except Amy of course – but we hope she’ll join us again someday.) The general agreement was that the story is amazing (a 10) and the writing not so much. I gave the latter a 6 but the memoir is astonishing and I’m glad to have read it.

Nov. 18

November 2016 Book:  “Sweet Tooth!”  Lots of discussion at chatty meeting at Lilli’s last evening! Rated 7-8.  Not a real favourite! Those who have read other books by author Ian McEwan enjoyed it more than first time readers of his books. Me – I enjoyed it thoroughly. Thanks Lilli!
Planned reads:
For December 15th: “The Hero’s Walk” by Anita Rau Badami  at Terry-May’s.  Terry-Mae has invited us to supper that evening at 6pm.  RSVP.
January 19, 2017:  “The Heaviness of Things that Float”  by Jennifer Manuel.  Chosen by TM.  Meeting at Etta’s.
February 16, 2017:  “ Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” by Ransom Riggs. Chosen by Pat. At Pat’s place. Do put you hold on a copy at CPL a.s.a.p.