Malahide Castle in Ireland Jaye at Malahide Castle Brett and Mandy at Malahide March 2010
Malahide Castle is one of the oldest and most historic castles in Ireland. From 1185 until 1975, it was the home of the Talbot family. Rose Talbot sold the castle to the Irish State in 1975.
The Chapter One Book Club marked its 11th year in February 2010.
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Our next book club meeting will be Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 5:30 p.m. at Cafe Athens by SuperTarget and Council Tree Road, by Harmony Road. Cafe Athens faces HP to the east. 2842 Council Tree Avenue #149. |
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September 2010 Book:
Book: Breakfast with Buddha by Roland Merullo.
From Publishers Weekly:
Merullo, author of the Revere Beach series and Golfing with God, delivers a comic but winningly spiritual road-trip novel. Otto Ringling is a food-book editor and a happily married father of two living in a tony New York suburb. After Otto's North Dakota parents are killed in a car crash, he plans to drive his ebulliently New Age sister, Cecilia, back home to sell the family farm. But when Otto arrives to pick up Cecilia in Paterson, N.J. (where she does tarot readings and past-life regressions), she declares her intention to give her half of the farm to her guru, Volvo Rinpoche, who will set up a retreat there. Cecilia asks Otto to take Rinpoche to North Dakota instead; after a fit of skeptical rage in which he rails internally against his sister's gullibility, he accepts, and the novel is off and running. Merullo takes the reader through the small towns and byways of Midwestern America, which look unexpectedly alluring through Rinpoche's eyes. Well-fed Western secularist Otto is only half-aware that his life might need fixing, and his slow discovery of Rinpoche's nature, and his own, make for a satisfying read. A set piece of Otto's chaotic first meditation session is notably hilarious, and the whole book is breezy and affecting. (Oct.) Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
August 2010 Book:
Book: Memory of Running by Ron McClarty.
The Memory of Running is a road novel, the story of one man's journey across America toward personal redemption. It's also a story of families and friendships, a story of mental illness and addiction, a story of Vietnam and AIDS, a story of growing up and growing older, a story of first loves and second chances—in short, a novel that traverses a whole landscape of American themes and preoccupations. Smithson "Smithy" Ide, the protagonist, has all the makings of a classic American antihero. He's a fat slob in a dead-end factory job who drinks too much, a chain-smoking forty-three-year-old loser lumbering toward an early death. He has no friends, no spouse, no lover—just his elderly parents and a head full of painful memories. When unexpected tragedy strikes, these memories (and a few drinks too many) launch Smithy on an improbable cross-country bicycle odyssey.
-- us.penguingroup.com
July 2010 Book:
Book: Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott.
From Publishers Weekly:
Lamott's ( Operating Instructions ) miscellany of guidance and reflection should appeal to writers struggling with demons large and slight. Among the pearls she offers is to start small, as their father once advised her 10-year-old brother, who was agonizing over a book report on birds: ``Just take it bird by bird.'' Lamott's suggestion on the craft of fiction is down-to-earth: worry about the characters, not the plot. But she's even better on psychological questions. She has learned that writing is more rewarding than publication, but that even writing's rewards may not lead to contentment. As a former ``Leona Helmsley of jealousy,'' she's come to will herself past pettiness and to fight writer's block by living ``as if I am dying.'' She counsels writers to form support groups and wisely observes that, even if your audience is small, ``to have written your version is an honorable thing.'' (Sept.)
June 2010 Book:
Book: An Embarrassment of Mangoes: A Caribbean Interlude by Ann Vanderhoof.
From Publishers Weekly:
With wit and candor, Vanderhoof, who's worked as a magazine and book editor, recounts her sometimes complicated but always enlightening two-year voyage from Toronto to the West Indies and beyond with her husband in their 42-foot sailboat, Receta. As they escape the restraints that have bound them to their desks for years, the pair undergo not just a change in physical appearance (the noticeable weight loss is an unexpected bonus) but also a change in attitude. And although their trip may sound terrific, it's no three-hour tour. Along with sunset cruises and afternoons spent on untouched beaches (where "you can sit and stare at the ocean for hours scarcely seeing another soul"), they encounter "blinding forks of lightning" during a big squall, hailstones during an unpredicted hurricane and other tumultuous events. The book's strength undoubtedly lies in the way local cuisine and agriculture seep into Vanderhoof's tiny galley. While island hopping, she hunts for the freshest mangoes, conch and papayas even if it involves trekking miles through uncharted territory. These long trips are always worth it, as the author befriends Grenadian and Bequian natives, learning how to reproduce scrumptious local fare. Vanderhoof excels in painting a perfect picture of every island as well as filling in the gaps with historic explanations and authentic recipes, saving the book from becoming merely a flashback and steering it in the direction of a potential reference for those wishing to exchange their Bud Lights for a case of Presidentes. Map not seen by PW. Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.
May 2010 Book:
Book: No one belongs here more than you. Stories by Miranda July by Miranda July.
From Publishers Weekly:
It's a testament to July's artistry that the narrators of this arresting first collection elicit empathy rather than groans. "Making Love in 2003," for example, follows a young woman's dubious trajectory from being the passive, discarded object of her writing professor's attentions to seducing a 14-year-old boy in the special-needs class she teaches, while another young woman enters the sex industry when her girlfriend abandons her, with a surprising effect on the relationship. July's characters over these 16 stories get into similarly extreme situations in their quests to be loved and accepted, and often resort to their fantasy lives when the real world disappoints (which is often): the self-effacing narrator of "The Shared Patio" concocts a touching romance around her epilectic Korean neighbor; the aging single man of "The Sister" weaves an elaborate fantasy around his factory colleague Victor's teenage sister (who doesn't exist) to seduce someone else. July's single emotional register is familiar from her film Me and You and Everyone We Know, but it's a capacious one: wry, wistful, vulnerable, tough and tender, it fully accommodates moments of bleak human reversals. These stories are as immediate and distressing as confessionals. (May) Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
April 2010 Book:
Book: The Lady Elizabeth by Alison Weir.
From Publishers Weekly:
Weir (Innocent Traitor) lends her considerable historical knowledge to the early years of England's famous queen in this absorbing second novel. The tale chronicles the life of Elizabeth I from her early childhood to her coronation, through the final years of her father, Henry VIII, and the brief reigns of her siblings, Edward VI and Queen Mary. Renowned for her "mercurial temperament" and "formidable intelligence," in Weir's account Elizabeth spends her childhood shuttling between royal estates and preparing for life as a "great lady" after she is stripped of her position as successor to the British throne following the execution of her mother, Anne Boleyn. As Elizabeth grows, her progressive views on women's roles, religion, and politics take shape-including her legendary vow never to marry, forged through observation of others' relationships as well as a painful first-hand brush with romance at age fourteen. Weir's Elizabeth is nuanced and enchanting, and the author lends a refreshing perspective to well-known characters and events in British history, such as the fates of her father's six wives and the brief reign of Lady Jane Grey, the subject of her first historical novel. History buffs will enjoy this entertaining look into the rarely explored early life of one of England's most fascinating characters. Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
March 2010 Book:
Book: The Help by Kathryn Stockett.
From Publishers Weekly:
Starred Review. What perfect timing for this optimistic, uplifting debut novel (and maiden publication of Amy Einhorn's new imprint) set during the nascent civil rights movement in Jackson, Miss., where black women were trusted to raise white children but not to polish the household silver. Eugenia Skeeter Phelan is just home from college in 1962, and, anxious to become a writer, is advised to hone her chops by writing about what disturbs you. The budding social activist begins to collect the stories of the black women on whom the country club sets relies and mistrusts enlisting the help of Aibileen, a maid who's raised 17 children, and Aibileen's best friend Minny, who's found herself unemployed more than a few times after mouthing off to her white employers. The book Skeeter puts together based on their stories is scathing and shocking, bringing pride and hope to the black community, while giving Skeeter the courage to break down her personal boundaries and pursue her dreams. Assured and layered, full of heart and history, this one has bestseller written all over it. (Feb.) Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
February 2010 Book:
Book: Born on a Blue Day: Inside the Extraordinary Mind of an Autistic Savant by Daniel Tammet.
Synopsis from Booklist:
*Starred Review* Although Tammet is only 27, his autobiography is as fascinating as Benjamin Franklin's and John Stuart Mill's, both of which are, like his, about the growth of a mind. Not that Tammet is a scientist-statesman or philosopher. He is an autistic savant who can perform hefty arithmetical calculations at lightning speed and acquire speaking competency in a previously unknown language in mere days (the latter capability he used to create the Web-based language-learning systems with which he supports himself). More socially competent and independent than the autistic savant famously played by Dustin Hoffman in Rain Man, Tammet shares his peers' strong preferences for routine, peace and quiet, private space, and literalness, as well as aversion to chance occurrences, aural and informational noise, and figurative language (despite his arithmetical gift, he can't do algebra; he reads a lot but never fiction). He learned fellowship very gradually and says he couldn't really acknowledge his eight siblings until he grew up. He also writes some of the clearest prose this side of Hemingway; he tells his story with such concentration, precision, and simplicity that his familial poverty, schooling as a "mainstreamed" student, self-realization as gay, and embracing of Christianity prove as enthralling as they are, ultimately, normal. Ray Olson Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved.
Recent Books:
Book: The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Cassandra Morris.
Book: A Girl Named Zippy: Growing Up Small in Mooreland, Indiana by Haven Kimmel.
Book: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows.
Book: Running with Scissors: A Memoir by Augusten Burroughs.
Book: Look me in the Eye: My Life with Asperger's by John Elder Robison.
Book: I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti by Giulia Melucci.
Book: The Shack: Where Tragedy Confronts Eternity by William Young.
Old Town, Fort Collins Avery House, Fort Collins
Past Books and Meetings
First Meeting: February 16, 1999, at Lisa's house.
March 1999: Midwives by Chris Bohjalian, March 16, 1999 at Terri's.
April 1999: 1000 White Women by John Grisham, April 20, 1999 at Jonie's. (Columbine happened this day.)
May 1999: Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden, May 21, 1999 at Japanese restaurant.
Book suggested by Jaye.
June 1999: Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood by Rebecca Wells, June 15, 1999 at CooperSmiths.
Book suggested by Laurie.
July 1999: Tender at the Bone by Ruth Reichl, July 27, 1999 at Linden's.
August 1999: Where the Heart Is by Billie Letts, August 17 at Bisetti's.
September 1999: Honk and Holler OpeningSoon by Billie Letts, September 22, 1999 at Amigo's.
October 1999: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowlin October 13, 1999 at The Moot House.
November 1999: Snow Falling on Cedars by David Guterson, November 16, 1999 at Red Lobster.
December 1999: Member's choice, December 15, 1999 at Barnes and Noble.
January 2000: Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom, January 19, 2000 at FiddleSticks.
February 2000: Welcome to the World, Baby Girl! by Fannie Flagg, Feb.16, 2000 at Lisa's. Our 1st Anniversary
March 2000: Cider House Rules by John Irving, March 22, 2000, at Jaye's.
April 2000: The Funnies by Robert Lennon, April 19, 2000, at FiddleStick's.
May 2000: Gap Creek by Robert Morgan, May 17, 2000, at Fiddlestick's.
June 2000: Duane's Depressed by Larry McMurtry, June 21, 2000, at Fiddlestick's.
July 2000: The Dork of Cork by Chet Raymo, July 25, 2000 at Fiddlestick's.
August 2000: Bedford Square by Anne Perry, August 20, 2000 at Fiddlesticks.
Book suggested by Terri.
September 2000: Buster Midnight's Cafe by Sandra Dallas, September 20, 2000 at Mary Kay's.
Book suggested by Lisa.
October 2000: She Flew the Coop by Michael Lee West, October 18, 2000 at Terri's. (Fiddlesticks is now closed at 6pm).
Book suggested by Laurie.
November 2000: Open House by Elizabeth Berg, November 21, 2000 at Laurie's.
December 2000: no meeting
January 2001: The Sweet Potato Queens' Book of Love by Jill Conner Browne, January 17, 2001, at Barnes and Noble.
Book suggested by Mary Kay.
February 2001: House of Sand and Fog by Andre Dubus III, February 21, 2001, at Village Inn. Our 2nd Anniversary
Book suggested by Terri.
March 2001: The Red Tent by Anita Diamant, March 21, 2001, at Village Inn.
Book suggested by Lisa.
April 2001: Scarlet Feather by Maeve Binchy, April 18, 2001, at Cafe Terrace.
Book suggested by Jaye.
May 2001: Big Stone Gap by Adriana Trigiani, May 16, 2001, at Cafe Terrace.
Book suggested by Laurie.
June 2001: The Bonesetter's Daughter by Amy Tan, June 20, 2001, at Laurie's.
Book suggested by Laurie.
July-August 2001: ... And Ladies of the Club by Helen Hooven Santmyer,
July, 2001, at Village Inn; August, 2001, at Mary Kay's mountain cabin. (didn't happen)
Book suggested by Jaye.
September 2001: Stolen Lives by Malika Oufkir, September 25, 2001, at Kuppa Koffee.
Book suggested by Jaye.
October 2001: Plain Truth by Jodi Picoult, October 16, 2001, at ...
Book suggested by Lisa.
November 2001: No meeting.
December 2001: No meeting.
January 2002: January 24, 2002, at Village Inn.
February 2002: February 21, 2002, at the new IHOP, but due to blizzard, at Jaye's house. Our 3rd Anniversary
March 2002: Coming Attractions by Fannie Flagg, also titled: Daisy Fay and the Miracle Man by Fannie Flagg, March 21, 2002, at Austin's.
April 2002: Reader's choice for April, April 25, 2002, at Moxie Java.
May 2002: Strange Fits of Passion by Anita Shreve. No May meeting due to graduations.
Book suggested by Terri.
June 2002: Sea Glass by Anita Shreve. June 8, 2002, matinee, Movie of Ya Ya Secrets of the Divine Sisterhood.
Book suggested by Laurie.
Also: Breakfast at McCoy's, June 25, 2002.
July 2002: Book exchange. July 16, 2002, at Maggie McCullough's Bread Shop.
August 2002: Book exchange. August 6, 2002, at Austin's Grill.
September 2002: The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold. September 21, 2002, meeting, dinner, and overnight at Mary Kay's house. It was great -- thanks Mary Kay, thanks Joe!
Book suggested by Terri.
Also: Movie: The Bangor Sisters, Sat., September 28, 2002.
October 2002: The Samuri's Garden by Gail Tsukiyama. Weds., October 23, 2002, at Moxie Java.
Book suggested by Mary Kay.
November 2002: Book exchange. No meeting.
December 2002: Book exchange. No meeting.
January 2003: Book exchange. Tuesday, January 21, 2003, at Mulligan's on Harmony.
February 2003: Book exchange. Tuesday, February 25, 2003, at Mulligan's (bar section) on Harmony. Our 4th Anniversary
March 2003: The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd. Tues., March 25, 2003, at Moxie Java.
We enjoyed visits from Debra and Kelly. Book suggested by Lisa.
April 2003: The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency by Pearl Abraham. Tues., April 22, 2003, at Braun's Bar and Grill.
Book suggested by Lisa.
May 2003: The Romance Reader by Alexander McCall Smith. No May meeting due to school year ending.
Book suggested by Debra.
June 5, 2003: Crow Lake by Mary Lawson. Thursday, June 5, 2003, at Lisa's new house.
Book suggested by Mary Kay.
June 24, 2003: Crow Lake by Mary Lawson. Tuesday, June 24, 2003, at Laurie's house.
Drink tasting and spa -- thanks Laurie and Steve!
At the meeting were Lisa, Mary Kay, Kelly, Terri, Debra, Laurie, and Jaye.
Book suggested by Mary Kay.
July 2003: Angry Housewives Eating Bonbons by Lorna Landvik. No July meeting due to summer.
Book suggested by Laurie.
August 2003: Reader's choice. No August meeting due to summer.
Setember 2003: The Dive From Clausen's Pier by Ann Packer. Tues., September 23, 2003, at the Macaroni Grill.
At the meeting were Lisa, Mary Kay, Terri, Debra, Laurie, and Jaye.
Book suggested by Laurie.
October 2003: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon. Tues., October 21, 2003, at Laurie's house.
At the meeting were Lisa, Mary Kay, Terri, Kelly, Laurie, and Jaye.
Thanks Laurie and Steve, for the great wine tasting!
Book suggested by Lisa.
November 2003: The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom. Friday, November 21, 2003, at The Texas Roadhouse.
At the meeting were Lisa, Terri, Laurie, and Jaye.
Book suggested by Lisa.
December 2003: Reader's choice. No December meeting due to Christmas and holidays.
January 2004: The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger. Saturday, January 31, at the Bear Rock Cafe, then to see the movie, "Calendar Girls."
At the meeting were Lisa, Terri, Laurie, Mary Kay, and Jaye.
Book suggested by Lisa.
February 2004: Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown. Wednesday, February 18, at the Bear Rock Cafe.
At the meeting were Lisa, Terri, Laurie, Mary Kay, Kelly, and Jaye. Our 5th Anniversary
Book suggested by Debra.
March 2004: Take Me With You: A Round-the-World Journey to Invite a Stranger Home by Brad Newsham. Wednesday, March 10, at Lisa's house, knitting group meeting, taught by Mary Kay.
At the meeting were Lisa, Terri, Laurie, Mary Kay, Kelly, and Jaye.
Book suggested by Laurie.
April 2004: Year of Wonders: A Novel of the Plague by Geraldine Brooks. Wednesday, April 14, at the Hu Hot for dinner.
At the meeting were Lisa, Terri, Laurie, and Jaye, plus Mandy and Katie.
Book suggested by Lisa.
May 2004: Reader's choice. No May meeting due to graduations.
June 2004: Reader's choice. No June meeting due to summer.
July 2004: Reader's choice. No July meeting due to summer.
August 2004: Book exchange. Thursday, August 5, at the Rio in Old Town, then to the Farmer's Market.
At the meeting were Lisa, Terri, Laurie, and Mary Kay.
September 2004: Reader's choice. No meeting.
October 2004: Reader's choice. No meeting.
November 2004: Book exchange. Thursday, November 18, at the "House on the Hill" charity tour.
At the meeting were Mary Kay, Jaye, and Laurie.
December 2004: Book exchange. Tuesday, November 14, at Laurie's house for soup, salad, bread, desert, and gift exchange.
At the meeting were Lisa, Laurie, Jaye, Terri, and Mary Kay, plus visits from Steve and Dani.
January 2005: Book exchange. Thursday, January 20, at Terri's house for chocolate fondue, cheese, and desert.
At the meeting were Terri, Laurie, Mary Kay, Lisa, and Jaye.
February 2005: The Prize Winner by Terry Ryan, Suze Orman, Betsy Ryan (Afterword). Saturday, February 19, at Miss Attie's for high tea.
At the meeting were Terri, Laurie, Mary Kay, and Lisa. Our 6th Anniversary
Book suggested by Mary Kay.
March 2005: Reader's choice. No meeting.
April 2005: Reader's choice. Saturday, April 16, 2005, at the Nonesuch Theater in Old Town (at the old Bas Bleu location) for a showing of the play "Nunsense."
At the meeting were Terri, Laurie, Mary Kay, and Lisa.
May 2005: Reader's choice. No meeting.
June 2005: Reader's choice. No meeting.
July 2005: Reader's choice. Tuesday, July 26 at Moxie Java.
At the meeting were Terri, Laurie, Mary Kay, Jaye, and Lisa.
August 2005: The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. Wednesday, August 31, at Panera Bread.
At the meeting were Terri, Laurie, Mary Kay, Jaye, and Lisa.
June 2006: Reader's choice. Thursday, June 8, at Terri's house.
At the meeting were Terri, Laurie, Mary Kay, Jaye, and Lisa. Our 7th Anniversary
October 25, 2007: Texas Roadhouse: Jaye, Laurie, Mary Kay, Terri, and Lisa. Our 8th Anniversary
Book: Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert.
December 5, 2007: The Chocolate Cafe: Terri, Mary Kay, Laurie, and Jaye.
Book: Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen.
January 9, 2008: The Stonehouse Grille: Laurie, Mary Kay, Jaye, Lisa, and Terri.
Book: The Faraday Girls by Monica McInerney.
Book: The Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls.
Book: The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett.
February 13, 2008: Lulu's Asian Bistro: Laurie, Mary Kay, Jaye, Lisa, and Terri. Our 9th Anniversary
Book: Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin.
March 12, 2008: The Rustic Oven: Jaye, Mary Kay, and Terri.
Book: The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield.
Book: The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory.
Book: The Constant Princess by Philippa Gregory.
April 23, 2008: The Island Grill: Terri, Lisa, and Mary Kay.
Book: The Faraday Girls: A Novel by Monica McInerney.
Book: A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle.
Book: The Friday Night Knitting Club by Kate Jacobs.
May 28, 2008: The Island Grill: Terri, Lisa, Mary Kay, Laurie, and Jaye.
Book: Christ The Lord: Out of Egypt by Anne Rice.
June 25, 2008: The Island Grill: Terri, Lisa, Mary Kay, Laurie, and Jaye.
Book: The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein.
July 30, 2008: The Island Grill: Terri, Lisa, Mary Kay, Laurie, and Jaye.
Book: These is my Words, The Diary of Sarah Agnes Prine, 1881-1901 by Nancy E. Turner.
October 1, 2008: Cafe Vino: Mary Kay, Laurie, and Jaye.
Book: These Is My Words by Nancy E. Turner.
November 19, 2008: Cafe Vino: Terri, Lisa, Mary Kay, Laurie, and Jaye.
Book: Happy For No Reason by Marci Shimoff.
December 17, 2008: Zquilla: Terri, Mary Kay, Laurie, and Jaye.
Book: Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran.
Book: Tallgrass by Sandra Dallas.
January 21, 2009: Island Grill: Mary Kay, Terri, Laurie, and Lisa.
Book: The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski.
March 5, 2009: The Rio: Terri, Lisa, Mary Kay, and Laurie. Our 10th Anniversary!
Book: The Enchantress of Florence by Salman Rushdie.
April 15, 2009: Island Grill: Terri, Lisa, Mary Kay, Jaye, and Laurie.
Book: Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford.
May 20, 2009: Harmony Grill: Terri, Lisa, Mary Kay, Jaye, and Laurie.
Book: Any Bitter Thing by Monica Wood.
June 17, 2009: The Crown Club: Terri, Mary Kay, and Jaye.
Book: The Shack: Where Tragedy Confronts Eternity by William Young.
August 13, 2009: The Crown Club: Terri, Lisa, Mary Kay, Jaye, and Laurie.
Book: I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti by Giulia Melucci.
September, 2009: No meeting.
Book: Look me in the Eye: My Life with Asperger's by John Elder Robison.
October 21, 2009: Jaye's house: Jaye, Terri, Laurie, Mary Kay.
Book: Running with Scissors: A Memoir by Augusten Burroughs.
November 18, 2009: Island Grill: Lisa, Terri, Laurie, Mary Kay.
Book: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows.
December 16, 2009: Old Town at the Rustic Oven: Lisa, Terri, Laurie, Mary Kay, and Jaye.
Book: A Girl Named Zippy: Growing Up Small in Mooreland, Indiana by Haven Kimmel.
January 20, 2010: The Island Grill: Terri, Mary Kay, Laurie, and Jaye.
Book: The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Cassandra Morris.
February 17, 2010: Dominic's: Terri, Mary Kay, Laurie, and Jaye. Our 11th Anniversary
Book: Born on a Blue Day: Inside the Extraordinary Mind of an Autistic Savant by Daniel Tammet.
March, 2010: : No meeting.
Book: The Help by Kathryn Stockett.
April 14, 2010: : The Island Grill: Lisa, Terri, Mary Kay, Laurie, and Jaye.
Book: The Lady Elizabeth by Alison Weir.
May 19, 2010: : The Island Grill: Terri, Mary Kay, Laurie, and Jaye.
Book: No one belongs here more than you. Stories by Miranda July by Miranda July.
June 16, 2010: : Rio's on the patio: Terri, Mary Kay, Laurie, and Jaye.
Book: An Embarrassment of Mangoes: A Caribbean Interlude by Ann Vanderhoof.
August 18, 2010: : Austin's on Harmony: Terri, Lisa, Laurie, and Jaye.
Book: Memory of Running by Ron McClarty.
September 22, 2010: : Cafe Athens: .
Book: Breakfast with Buddha by Roland Merullo.
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