Our book for April is Nicole's selection, Any Known Blood by Lawrence Hill. We'll be meeting on Wednesday April 29th at 7:30 pm at my home, townhouse 5101 at 200 Lougheed Drive (between Loutit and Leitner Gate) to discuss this book. It's long, so get reading and I hope we'll see you all in one month!
As always please leave a comment here if you want to arrange a ride to the meeting or borrow or lend a book.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Where to Find Books
Where can you find copies of the books we're reading? You can borrow from other members; for example my copy of 'Rabbit, Run' is available to borrow and it's short, so you could finish it in time for Thursday's meeting. That only gets us so far, though, so where else?
Obviously everyone knows to access the Fort McMurray Public Library. I've been putting links to Amazon on the posts; here you can not only order new or used copies of the books, but read reviews of them.
Another website I just found is BookMooch. You can offer up your own books to give away, and earn points for doing so. For every three books you give away you earn enough points to choose a book for yourself. The only cost is the price of mailing books. The neat thing here is that you can also give your points to charitable organizations.
Does anyone else have any sources of books they'd like to share?
Obviously everyone knows to access the Fort McMurray Public Library. I've been putting links to Amazon on the posts; here you can not only order new or used copies of the books, but read reviews of them.
Another website I just found is BookMooch. You can offer up your own books to give away, and earn points for doing so. For every three books you give away you earn enough points to choose a book for yourself. The only cost is the price of mailing books. The neat thing here is that you can also give your points to charitable organizations.
Does anyone else have any sources of books they'd like to share?
Thursday, February 26, 2009
March Meeting: Rabbit, Run
As we wait for spring to arrive, let's read Rabbit, Run to honour the recent passing of John Updike. The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for 7:30 pm on Thursday, March 26th at Amy's house. The address is unit 5101 at 200 Lougheed Drive; look for the row of townhouses between Loutit and Leiner Gate.
Anyone wishing to suggest alternate dates or meeting places, arrange to borrow or lend a copy of the book, or offer or request a ride to the meeting can do so in comments to this post. Everyone is welcome, so I hope I'll see you in one month!
Anyone wishing to suggest alternate dates or meeting places, arrange to borrow or lend a copy of the book, or offer or request a ride to the meeting can do so in comments to this post. Everyone is welcome, so I hope I'll see you in one month!
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
February Meeting: No Great Mischief
Hello 2009! Our next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 26 at 7:30 pm. The location is #5101 at 200 Lougheed Drive in Timberlea (look for the row of townhouses between Loutit and Leiner Gate).
The book to be discussed is my selection, No Great Mischief by Alistair Macleod.
As always, please leave a comment on this post if you wish to borrow or lend a copy of the book, notify us if you're unable to come, or arrange a ride. Happy reading!
The book to be discussed is my selection, No Great Mischief by Alistair Macleod.
As always, please leave a comment on this post if you wish to borrow or lend a copy of the book, notify us if you're unable to come, or arrange a ride. Happy reading!
Thursday, November 20, 2008
January Meeting: The Story of Edgar Sawtelle
Did everyone enjoy The Day of the Jackal? Due to the upcoming holiday season we'll skip our December meeting and focus on a long book to read. Our next meeting will be 7:30 pm on Tuesday, January 20th, at Barry and Helen's home. The address is 163 Barber Drive in Timberlea. We'll be discussing Tracy's pick, The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski. Anyone wishing to RSVP, request a ride to the meeting, or arrange to borrow the book can do so in comments to this post. Have a Merry Christmas and see you in 2009!
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
November meeting: The Day of the Jackal
Thanks to those who came over for our latest book club meeting! I hope we'll see everyone at 7:30 pm on Thursday, November 20th to discuss The Day of the Jackal by Frederick Forsyth. We'll meet at Tracy Simmons' house; please RSVP by email at tracysimmons@shaw.ca or by phone at 780-715-0877. Get reading!
Friday, September 5, 2008
October meeting: Red Azalea
Hello everyone! Our next meeting will be held at my house on Tuesday, October 7th at 7:30 pm. My address is 200 Lougheed Drive, townhouse 5101. We'll be discussing Jodi's pick, Red Azalea by Anchee Min. See you then!
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