February(!) 2016 Recap

Dear Bookclub,
Chase is becoming a regular member. We have always been very tolerant of members who don't read the books; he will probably be reading them soon. (Chase, you are always welcome!)

 

Nona teaching Chase to read

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discussing "Orhan's Inheritance", with the consensus that Aline Ohanesian's compelling novel, well-written, reporting a noble message, unfortunately falling numb onto over-loaded war-is-hateful senses, did not deter Chase from being sweet and cheerful. Thank goodness! He represents all that is hopeful!

Chase's support team:

With the intent of searching for uplifting literature, we considered the following for an upcoming selection:

"The Tsar of Love and Techno" Anthony Marra
"A Constellation of Vital Phenomena" Anthony Marra *chosen
"The Heart Goes Last" Margaret Atwood
"The Lost Landscape" Joyce Carol Oates


Are we looking for bibliotherapy? Absolutely! We have had an overdose of war literature. We need an antidote. And because, I do believe that reading can make you happy, please click here:



http://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/can-reading-make-you-happier

Hopefully, our next selection, " an unforgettable novel about discovering the terrible price of wisdom and the enduring grace of God" or "Ordinary Grace", as described on William Kent Krueger's website will give us a new pattern of thought.

Jeepers. I hope this closing is OK....
Happy reading,
LK