Notes from Meeting Two and Upcoming Novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin"

Lots of discussion developed last week from "Breakfast at Tiffany's".

NOTES: To be posted.

Upcoming Schedule: (tentative)

Meeting Three: Saturday April 25th 1pm, Susan's

Novel: "Uncle Tom's Cabin" by Harriet Beacher Stowe

Meeting Four: Sunday, May 3rd 1pm, Granny's

Novel: "So Big" by Edna Ferber

Meeting Five: Saturday May 9th, Granny's (Susan absent)

Novel: "The Carpet Baggers" by Harold Robins

Meeting Six: Saturday May 16th, Granny's (Susan absent)

Novel: Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostyoevsky

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Sadly, we're going to be missing Susan for 4 meetings on a account of her trip to England. Have a blast Sanne! We'll miss you! Bring back nick-knacks and such for your spoiled nephew!

Great Success with the book club so far. I'm really glad we're doing it!

~Chris

Success! Book Club Meeting Goes off without a hitch! (mostly)

The first book club meeting was a complete chit-chat success! There was plenty of discussion and insightful opinion.

Opening Comments:

Sanne: "I don't appreciate it for the genius it's touted to be."

Charlotte: "I read it because I was suppose to and I wouldn't recommend it."

Ole: "A look into middle class people in an isolated world."

Chris: "An attractive, gothic story that modern critics of today's society can appreciate."

Closing Comments:

Sanne: "I'm glad we had this discussion, this book is a worthy read."

Charlotte: "Good connections to 'current' society."

Ole: "I don't think we should worry about the dramas of 18th century women ... hysterectomy!"

Chris: "This novel seems just as relevant today as when it was written."

All in all a good start! For next time, we're going to work on limiting interruptions while individuals are responding to questions (Conch Shell mentality).

Next Meeting: Friday April 10th 1pm --> Breakfast at Tiffany's    by    Truman Capote

This meeting will be in conjunction with an end of semester partay! See you there!

~Christopher~