Angelic Away in May

Help create a May Date for our trip to the Mission Inn!
Let's plan our May visit to the M.I. where we will enjoy a retreat in a beautiful nearby resort, celebrating our group and discussing Anne Rice's latest book,
"Of Love and Evil".

Mission Inn book signing:

Get up to date on Rice:

http://www.csmonitor.com/Books/chapter-and-verse/2010/0730/Anne-Rice-says-she-s-done-with-Christianity

OK, relax - check out Kelly's Spa:

http://www.kellysspa.com/


Please comment on this post and share your availability for a week-end away in Riverside.
It is truly an hour away and you can stay for a day, a night or the whole week-end ..
... whatever is best for you.
It is really special! Let's make it happen!

Just a note: Mother's day is May 8 and Memorial day is May 30..
What works for you???

LOOK LEFT!

The 2011 Novel Group Book List has been further enhanced with dates and hostesses.  LOOK LEFT and you'll see a permanent list of this year's titles, dates & venues with an additional reminder of our 7pm start and a gentle, but important, reminder to RSVP each month.  The list will reliably appear in the same location throughout 2011.  Want to read ahead?  LOOK LEFT to search the list of upcoming books.  Forgot which month you're hosting?  LOOK LEFT and verify which month you volunteered.  Hope you find this consistent location to be an easy and reliable reference throughout the year. 

Thank you Martha and Dave!

What a great party Friday night!  Many thanks to Martha and Dave for their warm and wonderful hospitality. 

Also thanks to those of you who brought a very thoughtful donation of books.  If anyone else would like to make a contribution of elementary age appropriate books, you may drop off your unwrapped donation by Diane's house before December 21st.  The donations will be presented to the students at Felicita Elementary School in Escondido where Lynn and her daughter Mandy are reading volunteers.

The polls are about to close!

Please be sure to scroll down to the November 17th post and cast your vote for the top six selections you would like to recommend for early 2011 reading.  Be sure to EMAIL your choices to Lynn K. asap!

Also, if you have not already done so, please scroll down to the November 10th post and record the food item you will be bringing to our annual holiday party next Friday, December 10th at Martha & Dave's.

If you have any questions about creating a post or any questions at all about using the blog, please don't hesitate to contact Diane. 

TIme to Vote! 2011 Book Selections

Please take some time to thoughtfully help our group choose new selections for 2011.  Make that cup of tea...pour that glass of wine...light a candle...fire up Amazon, or your favorite book research website; it's time to ponder and vote! 

Please email your top six selections to Lynn K.by December 1st:
"Little Bee", Chris Cleave
"Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet", Jamie Ford
"Jane Eyre", Charlotte Bronte
"Minefields of the Heart", Sue Diaz
"Black Hearts", Jim Frederick
"Burmese Lessons", Karen Connelly
"The Secret Life of the Grown-up Brain", Barbara Stauch
"Four Fish", Paul Greenberg
"Sarah", Robert Gottlieb
"The 19th Wife", David Ebershoff
"Shanghai Girls", Lisa See
"Lark and Termite", Jayne Philips
"Mennonite in a Little Black Dress", Rhoda Janzen
"Denial:  A Memoir of Terror", Jessica Stern
"A Gate at the Stairs", Lorrie Moore
"The Hundred-Foot Journey", Richard D. Morais
"Packing for Mars:  The Curious Science of Life in the Void", Mary Roach
"Kaboom:  Embracing the Suck in a Savage Little War", Matt Gallagher
"The Lacuna:  A Novel (P.S.)", Barbara Kingsolver
"Sarah's Key", Tatiana de Rosnay

Please consider a variety of books - this exposure helps us build a great history with diversity which in turn fosters good discussions....and we'll all learn something new!

Once again, please email your top 6 selections to Lynn K. by December 1st.
Thanks so much!

Holiday Party - Martha & Dave's - Friday, December 10th, 7pm

Food Sign-up:

Please specify what you'll bring (either appetizer or dessert), by clicking on the words "Post a comment" below.  A window will appear where you can type the item you will be bringing in the text box. You can indicate the type of dish you will be bringing, appetizer or dessert; or you can be specific, and actually list the name of the item.   Knowing the choices will help everyone round out the spread!   Having everyone's choices visible via these "comment" postings will keep everyone informed as to what will be on the buffet.  Thanks!

Welcome!

Hi Everyone,

The new "musings of A Novel Group" blog is up and running!  Make a note to check the blog often for all the latest information concerning the bookclub.

The first post will ask you to 'sign up' with the appetizer or dessert you will be bringing to the upcoming Holiday Party on December 10th at Martha and Dave Diamond's.  Following that, you will be asked to vote on titles for upcoming 2011 selections.  This is the place to stay current on bookclub news, notes, and activities.  Your participation will be wonderful - the open line of communication will enhance our enjoyment of our group and the ease of being able to share will be fun!  Please leave posts and comments for the reading and responding by all members and get in on the experience!