We met in January at Eva H's beautiful house, which required a little perseverance for some of us to find amid all the streets with nearly identical names, but was well worth the effort. :) We had about 12 people there and Amber W led us in a great discussion about The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Schaffer and Annie Barrows. I think we all agreed that Elizabeth was pretty amazing (though we don't know we would have made all the same choices she did), that we had mixed feelings on Dawsey and on the letter format of the book, and that we were glad all Eva did not make potato peel pie for the refreshments. Yes, the fruit and dessert breads were so much better. Thanks so much Eva and Amber!!
About eleven of us met last week at Margaret M's home to discuss Villette by Charlotte Bronte. It was a long book, so not all of us there had finished it, but I think the conversation about the book was still pretty good. It was interesting to learn how much Villette speaks to Charlotte's life and yet in other ways is its own creature. I particularly loved it and ran off my mouth about it--my apologies, ladies--but you know me and the classics. It's a love affair that just keeps growing stronger. :)
One of the great things about this month's reading is that many of you have told me it made you discover (and like!) something you probably never would have read otherwise. In addition, we all found different things to like/dislike about it and had different observations we could share with each other. And ain't that what Book Club is all about???
Thanks to Margaret for all of her excellent information she shared with us about the enigmatic Charlotte, as well as for hosting us in her beautiful home and for the delicious food. Thanks for your support, ladies! :)
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