Book Club HISTORY

The Book Club was founded with the intention to have members get outside their box and try books that they would not generally select from the bookshelf. It is an opportunity for members to sample others' favorite books, challenge themselves and meet to socialize. Our first meeting was Jan. 29, 2011. The Club was founded by Amy and was originally comprised of four members: Amy, Patty, Kathryn and Nessie. Beverly joined in March 2012; Ivan joined in March 2013. At that time we chose the name Page Turners.

BOOK CLUB GUIDELINES

The main idea is to choose a book you have read and enjoyed (or that you would like to read); announce that book to the group when it is your turn; choose and announce the restaurant (sometimes with the food theme matching the book); and lead the discussion on the book at that meeting. 

Meetings generally run with everyone gathering, chatting, ordering food, then settling in for the book discussion.

We typically decide on the book club meeting date as a group during our meeting.
 

BOOK CLUB MEMBERS and HISTORY

Amy, Kathryn, Martha, Deb, Beverly, Patty, Nessie, Ivan

Amy

“The Loop,” by Nicholas Evans

Jan. 29, 2011

Plates and Pilates, Bountiful

BOOK CLUB ROTATION

 

 

ROTATION:

 Amy 

Sharee

Patty 

Ann

 Sue

 

A fun Christmas Book! :)

"A Lowcountry Christmas," by Mary Alice Monroe.

 

A wounded warrior and his younger brother discover the true meaning of Christmas in a timeless story of family bonds in this tale from Mary Alice Monroe:

As far as ten-year-old Miller McClellan is concerned, it’s the worst Christmas ever. His father’s shrimp boat is docked, his mother is working two jobs, and with finances strained, Miller is told they can’t afford the dog he desperately wants. “Your brother’s return from war is our family’s gift,” his parents tell him. But when Taylor returns with PTSD, the stress and strain darken the family.

Then Taylor’s service dog arrives—a large black Labrador/Great Dane named Thor. His brother even got the dog! When Miller goes out on Christmas Eve with his father’s axe, determined to get his family the tree they can’t afford, he takes the dog for company—but accidentally winds up lost in the wild forest. In the midst of this emergency, the splintered family must come together and rediscover their strengths, family bond, and the true meaning of Christmas.

 
 

Patty's Pick: "The Lonely Hearts Book Club," by Lucy Gilmore

 

Date: Noon Saturday January 27

Patty's Pick: "The Lonely Hearts Book Club," by Lucy Gilmore

Site: Xaxby's in Midvale

 

 

 

Sharee's Choice: "The Personal Librarian," by Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray

Date: Saturday November 18

Sharee's Choice:

"The Personal Librarian," by Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray

 

Site: Little America Cafe in downtown SLC

Amy's Choice: "Someone Knows," by Lisa Scottoline

 Amy's Choice: "Someone Knows," by Lisa Scottoline

Date: Noon, Saturday September 16

Site: Vessel Kitchen in Midvale

BOOK CLUB!

 

Sue's Selection: "The Secret Keeper," by Kate Morton

Sue's Selection: "The Secret Keeper," by Kate Morton

Date: Noon, Saturday August 5 

Site: Summerhay's Halibut and Chips in Halladay

 

 

Look! Amy wrote a book! lol :)

 

Ann's Selection: "The Courage Tree," by Diane Chamberlain

 Ann's Book Selection: "The Courage Tree," by Diane Chamberlain

Date: Noon, Saturday June 10

Site: Applebee's

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We did investigate "The Tree Room" at Sundance:

 

Surprising Book Facts

 

Patty's Pick: "Drop Dead Gorgeous," by Rachel Gibson

Patty's Pick: "Drop Dead Gorgeous," by Rachel Gibson

Date: Noon, Saturday May 6

Site: Red Robin in Murray 

 

 

 

 

Sharee's Selection: Author Diane Chamberlain variety

Date: Saturday, March 18

Sharee's choice: Books by Diane Chamberlain. We are each read a different book did a report.

Amy: "The Stolen Marriage"

Sharee: "Midwife's Confession"

Pat: "The Dream Daughter"

Ann: "The Silent Sister"

Sue: "Reflections"

Site: Los Garcia Mexican Restaurant in Sandy

Diane Chamberlain is an American author of adult fiction. Chamberlain is the New York Times, USA Today and Sunday Times bestselling author of 27 novels published in more than twenty languages. Influenced by her former career as a social worker and psychotherapist, she writes suspenseful stories that touch both heart and mind.

 

 

Book Club ROTATION

Welcome new members Ann and Sue!

ROTATION:

 Amy 

Sharee

Patty 

Ann

Sue