March 5th

Hey Girlies,

Sorry for the late post but I couldn't figure out how to do it!! I am kinda a computer wizard and also the sharpest knife in the drawer.

How great was that book!? I actually have no idea as I have not started it yet. I will read it over the weekend but have a feeling I picked a goodie.

Okay so we are all meeting at my house, 92 Seaforth Avenue, on Monday for 7pm. It is basically at Queen and Lansdowne and there is parking all around -- the perk to living in a totally ghetto hood. Mine is the bottom buzzer but I will leave the door open so feel free to walk right in. Let's remember that I live in an apartment in an investment property and it is about the size of a postage stamp. So... I am hoping you all are comfortable eating and discussing while balancing a plate of food on your lap. Not kidding.

I will make something vegetarian for us to eat but are there restrictions beyond that? I can't remember.

Have a fantastic week, enjoy the weather, read the book and let me know if you are coming.

Call if you need to.

416-841-4117

Book Club Picks of the 2011-2012 year

I like to keep a list of the book club choices for each year. This past year we focused on 3 book prize lists: Canada Reads, Pulitzer and Orange Prize.

We read the following books:
Nikolski
The Best Laid Plans
Rockbound
A Visit from the Goon Squad
The Wonderous Life of Oscar Wao
The Bridge of San Luis Rey
We Need to Talk about Kevin
Small Island
The Tiger's Wife
Bel Canto

Looking forward to March

First - Thank you Natalie for hosting a great evening with a truly delicious salmon. We were all well fed. Some people loved the book, some people hated the book but there was a lot to talk about. We all tried a little Slivovitz, the national drink of Croatia and enjoyed the Prairie Girl Cupcakes that Natalie supplied.

There was a special guest appearance by baby Xavier who charmed all of the ladies and was very well behaved. Thanks for sharing him Elva.

Next month's book is Bel Canto by Ann Patchett. It is an Orange prize winner and a Faulkner prize winner. Carol will do double duty to host and faciliate at her place in Parkdale.

Everyone was charged with researching other literary prizes that we could use for our next year's reading choices. In March we will plan out the next year with our new member.

Good luck Laura -- we're sending the universe good wishes for you.

See you all in March.