Looking for a book

Hi. In my terrible memory, I have a vague recollection of loaning one of you my copy of Lincoln in the Bardo. I could be wrong. My memory is truly terrible because concussion. But I can't find it (not unusual) and then I had this little spark of a memory. Our discussion was over and someone who hadn't read it and wanted it. Or was that somewhere else? Let me know if one of you has it. I think it was hard copy. I need to look at it again for another purpose. I like George Saunders a lot but don't need to pay him twice for this book.

NEXT MONTH'S BOOK!

Thanks Julia for being a great host and serving a delicious Middle Eastern dinner.
It was so nice to see Theo and Carl. Theo was an adorable host serving us crackers and olives! 

Thanks to Jane for picking a very interesting book. The discussion brought up conflicting discussions and opinions on Lucy Barton's life. We had lots to talk about, and the question "We only have one story?" is a very compelling one...

Next months' book is Blood, Water, Paint by Joy McCullough

A feminist young adult historical novel written in verse. About a female painter who wins a trial against her rapist - in 1612.

This is the story of Artemisia Gentileschi, a young woman living in Rome with her family. Her father sells paintings signed with his name, even though it is Artemisia who does all the work. Her mother, long dead now, once told her goodnight-stories of strong women trying to survive in the world of men. Today she finds solace in these tales. When a handsome young artist comes into her home and promises to take her under his wing and free her from her malicious father, Artemisia falls in love with him - until he does not take a no for a no.


The assignment is to try and write a short prose piece that can embody the theme of 'difficult women'. Or, not. We can share our prose WIPs on July 14 at Laura's family cottage in Lake Simcoe. Happy reading. Stay safe and see you next month.