Good price on books!

Hi Gals,

Esther here again. Just wanted to let you know that I got "Still Alice" for $6 on Chapters.ca and
"The Help" was around $16. And of course, I just had to buy another book to qualify for free shipping...you know how it goes. Thought the prices were really good though...

Thanks Jen!

Thanks Jen W. for a wonderful and cosy evening the other night. Great company, discussion, and food! You gals rock! Was great to meet Heather too and hear all about her Australian adventure. Looking forward to next two books.

Esther

Apologies

Happy 2010 everyone!

I just wanted to apologize to Jennifer W. for NOT sending out an rsvp about Tuesday's meeting. Sophie had a high fever & gross cough & book club just wasn't on my radar. I heard that it was a great evening and I'm sorry I missed it. It seems as though scheduling conflicts and winter bugs have kept me from attending the last few meetings, but I'm looking forward to seeing everybody at Marci's next month. (By coincidence, I'm reading Outliers right now and I'm finding it really interesting.)

Have a great month!

Karen

February 23rd Bookclub: "Outliers"

Hi all,

I'm looking forward to hosting a non-fiction night in February at my place. Malcolm Gladwell's "Outliers" is the book and I'm sure it will generate lots of great discussion.

Hope to see you on the fourth Tuesday in Feb (Feb 23rd). Please come anytime after 7pm. I would prefer to send out a map to anyone who needs it (rather than post it here), so please rsvp and I will send out directions via e-mail. (Or, if you're not sure if you can make it but need directions just in case...let me know by e-mail and I will send them out: mjc@sfu.ca)

Marci

Happy New Year Everyone :)
I would love to get the blog updated for at least the next three upcoming meetings, can any information known about book selections or hosting, and any other info to be shared, be emailed to me and I will post all here in the sidebar.

Sorry for not getting to this sooner, my brain is still on holidays. Hope everyone enjoyed theirs!
Amanda

Thanks Gals!

Really enjoyed hosting last night and loved the poetry- so wonderful to be introduced to different genres and writers. So glad I joined this book club- it has far surpassed my expectations. You are a very special group of women and I am honoured to be part of this whole thing!

Esther

Greg Mortenson's New Book!

Here is a link on goodreads of an interview with Greg about his new book 'Stones into Schools'.

December POETRY Night

This is to kick off planning for the poetry night, Tuesday Dec 15... hosted by our newest member Esther. I have created a facebook event page to simplify the RSVP process (I need to make some time to find a real working solution, open to suggestions)

See link in right hand column to RSVP.

Hope to see everyone there, :)

carpool

Hi Comox based book club ladies-
Wondering if anyone wants to carpool to Liz's on Tuesday night? I can drive.
Jill 339-7619

book suggestion

Hello Ladies,

I have a suggestion for February's book (or any other month)- it's Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell. It's a really fun and easy read and quite interesting- all about what factors combine to make people successful. Just an idea for you to peruse. You can learn more about it here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outliers_(book)

'Who Does She Think She Is?' film screening

Hello lovely ladies!

I know that there are many creative moms in our group who might be interested in an event being held next Sunday at the Courtenay Museum. 'Who does she think she is?' is a documentary, (made by the Academy Award Winning filmmaker of , 'Born into Brothels,') that deals with combining creativity with motherhood. I haven't seen the film yet, but the preview has me intrigued. Along with the movie, there will be local artists and mothers showcasing their creations. (I'll have a table of 'Grateful Mama' books, thus fulfilling the 'Who does she think she is?' requirement.)

Seating is limited, so you'll want to get tickets right away if you're interested. Here's the link: http://lianne.typepad.com/womenart/

Usborne Book Night

Hello Ladies,
Speaking of books... I am hosting an Usborne Book Gathering on Dec. 1 (Tues. evening) from 7:30 - 9ish. I have invited most of you through email, but was worried I may omit some newbies:) If anybody needs more details please contact me. Thanks, Marnie

November Meeting

Sorry that I will not be able to attend this month. I loved the book and I am disappointed that I will not be able to discuss it with all of you. However I will toast you all on Tuesday night with a Margarita on the beach in Cancun. See you all in December.

FOR JANUARY BOOKCLUB - 'FOREVER' Pete Hamill

Hello everyone... I just watched this TED video and found it totally interesting, especially given the book choice for January. I encourage you to watch it, maybe even before you start the book!
Here is the link on Chapter's: http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/Forever-A-Novel-Pete-Hamill/9780316735698-item.html?ref=Search+Books%3a+%2527pete+hamill%2527

cheers,
Jennifer

November meet-up

Hi Gals,

I'll be there on the 24th! Loving the book!

Cheers,

Esther

Hello Ladies!

I am obviously missing tonight as I was just checking the blog thinking we meet next week.....The Tuesdays sure sneak up on me, I don't know how time flies so fast!
I will see you next month at Liz's house :) Thanks for hosting this month Marnie!

Jill

Seems like the poll is closed (?). I'll be there tonight, but can't seem to auto-rsvp using the poll...
Anyhow--see you tonight.

regrets

HI all, sorry to say, but I won't be there tomorrow. We have a double booking in our house... alas, no book club for moi demain soir.

As for next month, I would like to host on November 24th, which is the last Tuesday of the month.

And for the future... could we settle as a club if we are meeting the third or last Tues. of the month. That would be helpful for me.

have a great time tomorrow. Liz Girard

Copies of next book?

If anyone has a copy of November's book, In the Realm of the Hungry Ghosts, that they have finished reading and are willing to lend, please bring to BookClub at Marnie's house Tuesday.

I would love to borrow it, and I am sure there may be other's in need too?
Amanda

for the poets in the group...