Jenny asked me to post this (she has more faith in my abilities than I) (and I can always contact Molly if I need to!  Thank goodness for MJ).  New book for February is Letters in the Jade Dragon Box.  This link    b3044 will take you to Deseret Book.  Hard copy is 22.49, but you can get an ebook version with the Deseret Book reader (free) for 12.99.
We're wide open for sign ups for next year....get in early!  We do have the first 3 months taken care of, so not to worry.  Janet Weed will host in January; Karen Fife in February; Julie Marshall in March and I signed up for June.
I am so loving reading about Pres. Monson.  It was slow going for me at first, but now that he's grown I really look forward to reading.  There was a part (pg 126) when he was taking a bus tour and they passed an LDS chapel.  Someone asked the driver if he knew anything about the Mormons.  He said he didn't and then asked the people on the bus if there was anyone who could tell them about the Mormons.  Pres. Monson said...there was no one there to tell them and so he spent the next little while and did as Peter did.  The scripture reference was to 1 Peter 3:15.  His response and that verse has caused me some reflection.  Anyway... I'm enjoying the book.
Here's to 2012 and to new adventures through books!

New Book

The book selection for our January gathering is To The Rescue by Heidi Swinton. Our November/December lunch is at Jenny Vezzani's, with the book The Beekeeper's Apprentice. I'll have a new sign up list for hosting in 2012 at that time.

Good news for our book club.  I got a call this evening from Debi Rowan asking if she could join us!  So Welcome Debi!  Here is her email address.  I'll try to add it to the blog...if I'm not successful I'll call Molly Jae!

debraa21@gmail.com

RSVP

I forgot to request a RSVP to Karen for book club tomorrow. I don't know if she needs it, but it might be nice if everyone let her know it they will be attending.

Lunch on Thursday

Hello Book Friends,

A big thank you to Karen Fife who will be hosting book club this week. I received a summons for jury duty and Karen was so willing to take my month for me. I am still hoping to show up on Thursday anyway. Lunch will be at 12:30.

The book for discussion is A Prisoner of Birth. Next month the book is The Beekeeper's Apprentice and Jenny will be hosting.

Molly

We had such a lovely time at Janet's today.  She didn't get rid of us until 3:30!  Great conversation and time well spent.  Thank you!!!  We chose the book: The Beekeeper's Apprentice by King.  It's the first in a series about Sherlock Holmes and.... the girl.  (I can't remember her name).  We're hoping we like it and then we have a whole new series and a new author to read.  

New Book Selected

Dear Friends,
The book chosen at today's luncheon was A Prisoner of Birth by Jeffery Archer. Next month we will be in Janet Weed's home discussing Unbroken. We missed all who were not there today.

I love our get togethers, you make me laugh and cry and think and enjoy life. I feel like I live not just the length of life but also the width when I'm with you.

Update

The book selected in July for the September discussion was Unbroken by Laura Hillebrandt.

July book club luncheon

Hello Friends,

Sue and I traded months, so book club is at my house for July.

There is a bit of a problem, though. Barbara Avila's funderal is scheduled for Thursday the 28th, so book club won't work for us then.

Friday is the last day of the month and that is also out for me as is the first week of August.

So, I am proposing that book club be on Wednesday, July 27th, at 12:30. Could you all please let me know if that would work for you.

I would appreciate hearing from you all as soon as possible since Wed is coming up pretty quickly. Thank you very much!!

Janet Hendricks

Books Added

Hello Everyone,

I have updated the blog and the newest book selections for July and August are added. Go to the blog at www.ldsbookladies.blogspot.com and look on the right hand side.

Molly

Updating the Blog

Hello Ladies,

I've tried to update the blog to make sure that everyone is receiving emails from the posts. Please let me know if you received this.

Molly

Update

Hello Book Friends,

I've had several calls regarding book club this morning and just wanted to give everyone the address for the blog again so that you can check it anytime. The address is www.ldsbookladies.blogspot.com. I have added in the new books and as always the calendar is on there. It looks like the month of May is Laverne's, I have not spoken with her though. Would it be helpful to also have a printed calendar that you can post on your refrigerator?

Let me know if you received this email, I want to make sure everyone is able to be updated.

Molly

March and April Books

Hello ladies!

The March book choice (Seven Miracles that Saved America) has been CHANGED due to the high cost of the book.

The new March choice is So Brave, Young, and Handsome by Leif Enger (available on amazon for $5.60).

The book choice for April is Mrs. Mike by Benedict and Nancy Freedman (available on amazon for $10.20 new, or cheaper for a used hardback).

Both books are available at the library. So Brave is also available on CD.

Happy reading!