It was very disappointing to miss on our first book club discussion for the year, especially after persisting through such a thick volume! Falling branches and palm fronds, a gusty wind and heavy rain with an unpredictable Cyclone Dylan thrown into the mix seemed to be sufficient reason to cancel book club so people could stay off the roads and be home where they could ensure adequate preparation.
At our last meeting we decided to read the last two books borrowed from Townsville Libraries; March by Geraldine Brooks and The Lemon Table by Julian Barnes.
March purports to tell the story of the father who was an absent character in Louisa May Alcott's classic Little Women. This is what one reviewer had to say about the book. Other reviewers had these comments.
The Lemon Table is a collection of short stories about aging by Julian Barnes. They certainly blow any aged stereotypes out of the water. I am interested in why Julian Barnes gave this particular collection of stories this title. Hopefully by the time I've finished it, I'll have a better idea.
This is what Frank Kermode (interesting reviewer's name especially for this topic??) had to say.
Just drop in to Gordon White Library to collect your copies for our next discussion which all being well, will be at 6 pm, Thursday 27 February at Gordon White Library. You'll find these novels a little easier on the biceps!
Happy reading!
Just drop in to Gordon White Library to collect your copies for our next discussion which all being well, will be at 6 pm, Thursday 27 February at Gordon White Library. You'll find these novels a little easier on the biceps!
Happy reading!
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