September, 2021

This month we will be reading White Mirror, by Elsa Hart.  There are two copies currently available in the Contra Costa Library, an audiobook available, Contra Costa does not have any digital copies. I was able to snag a digital copy from Sacramento Public Library, so check all the resources available to you. Amazon has used copies starting at $7.95. 

This is a mystery featuring  the imperial librarian Li Du, in  the autumn of 1708, in Tibet. We will read about hstorical times and new places. This is the second novel in a series featuring Li Du, and we were assured that this book is a standalone book. 

Our next meeting will be Friday, September 24, again at Fran's house. Additional illumination will be provided.  Sheila will be something to eat, Donna will bring books for October's selection, and Mae will facilitate our discussion. 

 

May 2021

This month we will be reading Queen's Gambit by Walter Tevis,  a hit series on Netflix last year.  This book was written in 1983, and tells the story of a female chessmaster from her hcildhood as an orphan to a life of worldwide acclaim.  

April 2021

This month, we will be reading Dracula, by Bran Stoker.  Dracula is an 1897 Gothic horror novel by Irish author Bram Stoker. It introduced the character of Count Dracula and established many conventions of subsequent vampire fantasy. [from Wikipedia]. 

It turns out that there are many many copies of this book available, in many many formats from the library, the internet, and other sources of books and audio recordings. . In fact it is available free from Google Books! 

Kim will be bringing our next book selections and Lisa will lead our discussion.