Friends of the Library Book Discussion Group
 When
Barbara and Wayne Zurl moved to Maryville in 1994, Barbara looked in
vain for a book discussion group. When she approached Kathy Pagles at
the library, Kathy said, “Why don’t you start one?”.
So Barbara did and invited several friends to join her in discussing
Amy Tan’s “The Joy Luck Club”. That first meeting
was in May of 1994.
Barbara continued as facilitator of discussions for the next six years.
She always did an excellent job of researching the book and the author,
and insured that discussions stayed focused. All ideas were accepted
as valid, especially when there was disagreement. When Barbara moved on to co-ordinate the Ex-Libris program of reaching out to assistive living facilities, the members took over, obtaining books on their own and
rotating discussion leadership duties. There are currently about 20
participants. They suggest books in June and make final choices in July.
They don’t necessarily read best-sellers but look for books that
will generate discussion, may even be controversial.
The book discussion group currently meets the second Wednesday of each
month, at 10:15 AM in the board room of the library. Any woman who loves
to read and talk about books is welcome to join in.
Book Selections for 2010-2011
| DATE |
BOOK |
AUTHOR |
| August 11, 2010 |
Sarah’s Key |
Tatiana DeRosnay |
| September 8, 2010 |
Botany of Desire |
Michael Pollen |
| October 13, 2010 |
Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet |
Jamie Ford |
| November 10, 2010 |
The Help |
Kathryn Sockett |
| December 8, 2010 |
The Girl With the Dragon Tatoo |
Stieg Larsson |
| January 12, 2011 |
My Name is Mary Sutter |
Robin Oliveira |
| February 9,. 2011 |
Have a Little Faith |
Mitch Ablom |
| March 9, 2011 |
Annie’s Ghost |
Steve Luxenberg |
| April 13, 2011 |
Hemmings of Monticello |
Annette G. Reed |
| May11, 2011 |
The Long Walk to Freedom |
Nelson Mandella |
| June 8, 2011 |
House of Seven Gables |
Nathaniel Hawthorne |
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