We will be meeting on Friday, July 25th, at the now usual time of 5:30PM. We will continue to meet at Sheila's house, with a light dinner provided.
This month, we are reading How It All Began, by Penelope Lively. Penelope Lively has written over 18 books for children and over 15 titles for adults. This book, written in 2011, is her 12th novel. This book explores the far-reaching effect of happenstance, as individual circumstances shift, lives change, and the known is perceived in an altogether new light..
A diverse cast of richly embroidered acquaintances and strangers find their lives irrevocably altered by a specific event, which many of them haven't even heard about. It is sort of a book illustrating the six degrees of separation.
While there are three copies in the Contra Costa Library, they are all currently checked out, and there are holds on them. However, there are other options. There are 42 LINK+ libraries that own this book. Order the book NOW if you choose to use LINK+. Also, AbeBooks has over 25 copies at $3.78 with free shipping - a very affordable option. You can find them HERE. Whatever you do, be sure to get the correct book, by Penelope Lively - there are a number of books out there with the same title.
Also, note that this is our THREE HUNDREDTH (300th) book!!!
Because Donna will not be joining us next month, Denise has volunteered to bring books instead. So Denise will bring the books and Sheila will lead the discussion.
