April Reading

So a little bit about life before we get to the book: My sis got HITCHED! Yep, I was delayed in posting because I was busy with my baby sis's wedding.  It went off without a hitch and the bride and groom could not be happier.  No official pics yet, but here is a quick shot of the happy couple:



 

 
 
Now that that little moment of big sister pride is out of the way, we can get back to our reading :-) This month's reading is Practical Classics: 50 Reasons to Reread 50 Books You Haven't Touched Since Highschool by local author Kevin Smokler.  Smokler's prose is concise and to the point.  And his points are indeed well founded.  It is a quick and inspiring collection of essays, organized around the events of one's adult life and the books that can and perhaps should be read at those times.  I suggest skipping from section to section as interest, time and life events inspire.  Kevin will join us at our meeting to discuss :-) on Wednesday April 24th from 6p-8p.  Join us for a lively discussion and some delicious libations!

March Read

Short and sweet (or in this case, a lil' spooky :-)): Our Lady of Darkness by Fritz Leiber. A San Francisco horror writter finds himself in the midst of his own story -- is this his imagination playing with him or....? Join us to discuss Wednesday March 27th from 6p-8p.

February Read

A Dirty Job by Christopher Moore!

I'm so sorry for the delayed post, but rest assured it is an engaging and QUICK read! Come join on Wednesday February 27th from 6p-8p for a lively discussion and a surprise cocktail :-)

 

New Year, New Book!

Hi all:

January's read: Fighting Fire by Caroline Paul -- Paul writes of her unexpected career in the SF Fire Department with insight and passion.  Join us on January 30th from 6p-8p to discuss!

 

December Read

A little over a year into our club! This month is a mystery set to music and staged in San Francisco...Swing by Rupert Holmes is as inventive as it is intriguing! Get your toes tappin' and join us for a jazzy cocktail on Wednesday December 19th from 6p-8p!

November Read

Hi all:

Sorry for the delayed post!  This month our book is A Paradise Built in Hell by Rebecca Solnit -- SF's One City One Book read.  Come join for a lively chat on Wednesday Nov. 28th from 6p-8p.  See you there!

October Read

As our October meeting is on Halloween (yes, you should come in costume) we thought we would go local but a lil' bit creepy with Captive of the Labyrinth: Sarah L. Winchester, Heiress to the Rifle Fortune by Mary Jo Ignoffo.  Read, enjoy, maybe sleep with the light on...and come chat on Wednesday October 31st from 6p-8p.