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Plattekill Library Readers' Book Club
Readers' Book Club History
On February 4, 1999, five readers got together to discuss the book "Where the Heart Is" by Billie Letts. The small group has grown to thirty-four readers who meet monthly to discuss what they have read. The three groups, The First Editions, The Second Printings, and The Classic Versions, are committed to supporting the library, lifetime learning, and building friendships.
With the support of the library, we celebrate special occasions and we have been privileged to meet authors such as Anita Shreve, Da Chen, Laura Marie Henion, Bryan Golden and others.
We are open-minded readers who learn from each other and are always looking for new members. To join, call the library at 883-7286 for information.
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CLASSIC
VERSIONS
BOOK
REVIEW Set
in the Adirondacks in the early 1900s, the book tells us about a
tuberculosis sanatorium and what professionals thought at the time
was the cure.
It was a look at the patients and their lives and the
doctors who tended them.
Andrea Barrett is a science writer and within the book we
learn some facts about early X-ray machines and radiation.
With the world on the verge of war, time is slow in passing
for these bound men and women.
This particular era was a terrible time with tuberculosis
and polio all around.
(Rating
3-1/2*) ******************************* BOOK
REVIEW Set in the South in the 1950s, this book is a look at the prejudices and the segregation that separated our people. One daughter in the family appeared way ahead of her time. Her thinking and her compassion showed that she knew when situations were wrong. Some of our readers thought the writing was more on a high school level. The novel was a first for this seventy-one year old author. (Rating 3*) ********************************
BOOK REVIEW An animal-loving author writes this wonderful, heart-warming story about her runt-of-the-litter pig. Raised to adulthood, this smart, smart pig teaches others what it is to grow up a very pampered and loved pig. Set in New Hampshire, your presumptive feelings about a pig will be forever changed. A fun read. (Rating 4-1/2*)
UPCOMING BOOK LIST 1. During February, we will read THE KING OF LIES by John Hart (432 p.) and discuss the book March 6. 2. During March, we will read THE KITCHEN HOUSE by Kathleen Grissom (384p.) and discuss the book on April 3. 3. During April, we will read THE GIRLS by Lori Lansens (368 p.) and discuss the book on May 1. 4. During May, we will read HOME by Toni Morrison (145 p.) and discuss the book on June 5. 5. During June, we will discuss THE VIOLET SEASON by Kathy Leonard Czepiel (272p.) and discuss the book on July 3. 6.
During July, we will discuss THE
ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN
by Garth Stein (336p.) and
discuss the book on August 7. 7.
During August, we will read NEVER
CHANGE
by Elizabeth Berg (240p.) and discuss the book on
September 4.
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FIRST EDITIONS
BOOK
REVIEW ****************************** BOOK
REVIEW The book was typical Elizabeth Berg, an easy read, well-developed characters, and a different, interesting plot. The main character, Myra, is a very accepting person. She accepts things that a more confident person would not. The events concerning a former high school classmate as a patient, the popular guy, coming home to die of cancer, is the plot of the book. Myra is truly compassionate with all of her patients, but is she too giving to her old classmate? That question led to a good discussion. (Rating 4*) ****************************** BOOK REVIEW The book was historical fiction at its best. Mr. Tiffany had such a passion for seeing beauty and Clara equaled him in that gift. It is set in New York City in the late 1880s. Based on Clara’s letters, drawings, and writings, the book details the very interesting process of making stained glass. Working for Mr. Tiffany, Clara helps other women to overcome the working conditions for women in that time period. Unforgettable characters giving us a wonderful read that sparked wonderful conversation. (Rating 5*)
UPCOMING BOOK LIST 1. During February, we will read THE AIR WE BREATHE by Andrea Barrett (320 p.) and discuss the book on March 7. 2. During
March, we will read THE GIRLS by Lori Lansens (368
p.) and discuss the book on April 4. 3. During
April, we will read HOME by Toni Morrison (145
p.)
and discuss the book on May 2. 4. During
May, we will read THE UNINVITED GUESTS by Sadie
Jones (272 p.) and discuss the book on June 6. 5.
During June, we will read KILLING
LINCOLN
by Bill O'Reilly (336p.) and discuss the book on
July 11. 6.
During July, we will read THE
COLOR OF WATER:A BLACK MAN'S TRIBUTE TO HIS WHITE MOTHER
by James
Mc Bride (336p.) and discuss the book on August 1. 7.
During August, we will read CLOSE
TO SHORE by Michael Capuuzzo (336p.)
and discuss the book on September 5.
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SECOND
PRINTINGS
BOOK
REVIEW Mary covers her feelings with food. Instead of celebrating her twenty-fifth wedding anniversary, she sits and eats and wonders where her husband went. When he does not turn up, she goes to look for him. On a plane, dressed in clothes that kind of fit her heavy body, Mary sets out. Her travels turn into an adventure. Her learning experiences, from boarding an airplane to managing her money, seem common to us. The book is a learning example for those of us who are different and the prejudices and stereotypes that are present in the world. We recommend it! (Rating 4*) BOOK
REVIEW The
book was a much different read for those of us familiar with Da
Chen's work.
We found that My Last
Empress more difficult to follow. Mr. Chen's language is
beautiful and since our library has hosted the author twice, we
feel so personally connected. ******************************************** BOOK
REVIEW The
book was a quick read and kept you guessing throughout the
reading. Our readers enjoy John Hart's suspenseful writing.
Following a rough past, the main character, nick-named Work,
starts investigating his father's death while trying to hold
together his marriage and the law practice left to him by his
father. Suspects come and go. (Rating
3*) ********************************************
UPCOMING BOOK LIST
1.
During March, we will read THE AIR WE BREATHE
by Andrea Barrett (320 p.) and discuss the book on
April 3. 2. During April, we will read THE KITCHEN HOUSE by Kathleen Grissom (384 p.) and discuss the book on May 1. 3. During May, we will read AFTERWORDS by Rosamund Lupton (400 p.) and discuss the book on June 5. 4.
During June, we will read STATE
OF WONDER
by
Ann Patchett (365p.) and discuss the book on July 3. 5. During July, we will read THE END OF YOUR LIFE BOOK CLUB by Will Schwalbe (352p.) and discuss the book on August 7. 6.
During August, we will read THE
UNINVITED GUESTS
by
Sadie Jones (272p.) and discuss the book on September 4.
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