We are meeting this month, but we have chosen two short stories to read due to the fact that I know all of us are super-busy at this time of year--not the best time to dive into a big book.
The first story is one I know everyone knows of but perhaps few of us have actually read: The Gift of the Magi by O Henry. This one is available lots of places online (the link below is one option) and is absolutely delightful.
http://www.online-literature.com/o_henry/1014/
The second one is a Hanukkah story Shelley found for us that is also wonderful: "Menashe and Rachel" by Isaac Bashevis Singer. We have a pdf copy that I will email everyone on the email list as an attachment (send me an email if you are not on that list and I'll be sure to send it to you--emilyeyringrobertson@gmail.com).
It can also be found in the book, The Power of Light by Singer which is a collection of his stories, several copies of which can be found at the Athens library. The stories all tie somewhat together, so you may want to check it out and read more than one!
We are meeting at Lee Anne Pope's house (thanks Lee Anne!) which is a great central location close to Athens and Watkinsville:
Tuesday, Dec 1st
7 pm
1431 Lakewood Manor Drive
Athens
706-850-6477 (Lee Anne)
Finally, we asking everyone who would like to to bring a Christmas goodie to share. Shelley is leading our discussion, which is always very enlightening and, um . . . exciting. :) Just kidding, Shell. She's amazing. We all know it.
Looking forward to it!!!
2 comments:
umm... thanks, emily... :)
I think the word I was trying to think of was "animated." Because you know it's not a good book club if at least three of us don't cry or if I don't get on my soapbox or if Shelley's love of literature and theater doesn't come out. Or if we don't tie it back to either, "To Destroy You is No Loss" or "These Is My Words" in one way or another. Those are all just a given. It's what I enjoy the most about Book Club. :)
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