We're No Longer Posting for Each Book

Hello.


Since 2013, we have posted a monthly invitation to comment on the book we're reading. In the past several months, we have not received many comments on these posts, so we are discontinuing them as of now.


As a face-to-face book group, we happily share our comments and questions when we meet each month.


From now on, we encourage anyone who cannot attend the meeting on a given month to share your thoughts about the book by responding to the reminder email. Susan will then bring the emailed thoughts to the meeting to share.


Thanks to all who have read or commented on our posts on this blog. We appreciate your input.


Be sure to see our list of titles that we've read from 2008 to the present here.


We plan to continue updating that list.


Happy reading!

What Did You Think of THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME by Mark Haddon?

Now's the time to share your thoughts on our latest read, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, by Mark Haddon, which is also this year's One Book One Philadelphia selection.

If you went to the play, perhaps you'll want to compare the two experiences (seeing play vs. reading book).

The One Book...One Literacy Council book group will next meet on Monday, May 8, 2017, to discuss The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time and to distribute Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald, by Therese Anne Fowler.

Please remember that comments below may contain spoilers!

Reactions to CITY OF ANGELS by David Castro?

Thanks to David Castro for providing us with copies of CITY OF ANGELS and inviting us to read it and share our reactions with him.

We will meet on Monday, April 10, 2017, at Noon to discuss the book. Please add your comments on it below.

Our next book selection is THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT TIME by Mark Haddon.

Remember that comments may contain spoilers!

Comments on ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE?

The “One Book...One Literacy Council” group is currently reading All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr.

Let us know what you think of the book by adding a comment below. Remember that comments may contain spoilers.

The “One Book...One Literacy Council” group will next meet on Monday, March 13, 2017, at Noon to discuss All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr. and to distribute Queen of Angels by David Castro. “One Book...One Literacy Council” meets regularly, usually on the second Monday of each month.

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Time to weigh in on THE TURNER HOUSE by Angela Flournoy

The “One Book...One Literacy Council” group is currently reading The Turner House by Angela Flournoy

Let us know what you think of the book by adding a comment below. Remember that comments may contain spoilers.

The “One Book...One Literacy Council” group will next meet on Monday, January 9, 2017, at Noon to discuss The Turner House  by Angela Flournoy and to distribute The Japanese Lover by Isabel Allende. “One Book...One Literacy Council” meets regularly, usually on the second Monday of each month.

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Time to share your thoughts on FROG MUSIC by Emma Donoghue

The “One Book...One Literacy Council” group is currently reading Frog Music by Emma Donoghue.

Let us know what you think of the book by adding a comment below. Remember that comments may contain spoilers.

The “One Book...One Literacy Council” group will next meet on Monday, December 12, 2016, at Noon to discuss Frog Music by Emma Donoghue and to distribute Turner House  by Angela Flournoy. “One Book...One Literacy Council” meets regularly, usually on the second Monday of each month.

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What did you think of VANESSA AND HER SISTER by Priya Parmar

The “One Book...One Literacy Council” group is currently reading Vanessa and her Sister by Priya Parmar.

Let us know what you think of the book by adding a comment below. Remember that comments may contain spoilers.

The “One Book...One Literacy Council” group will next meet on Monday, November 14, 2016, at Noon to discuss Vanessa and Her Sister by Priya Parmar and to distribute Frog Music  by Emma Donohue. “One Book...One Literacy Council” meets regularly, usually on the second Monday of each month.

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TIME TO SHARE THOUGHTS ON TONI MORRISON'S "A MERCY"

The “One Book...One Literacy Council” group is currently reading A Mercy by Toni Morrison.

Let us know what you think of the book by adding a comment below. Remember that comments may contain spoilers.

The “One Book...One Literacy Council” group will next meet on TUESDAY (special day and date), October 11, 2016, at Noon to discuss A Mercy by Toni Morrison and to distribute Vanessa and Her Sister by Priya Parmar. “One Book...One Literacy Council” meets regularly, usually on the second Monday of each month.

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What are your thoughts on THE LIGHT BETWEEN OCEANS?

From August 8, to September 12, 2016, the “One Book...One Literacy Council” group will be reading The Light between Oceans by M.L. Stedman.

Let us know what you think of the book by adding a comment below. Remember that comments may contain spoilers.

The “One Book...One Literacy Council” group will next meet on Monday, September 12, 2016, at Noon to discuss The Light between Oceans by M.L. Stedman.and to distribute A Mercy by Toni Morrison. “One Book...One Literacy Council” meets regularly, usually on the second Monday of each month.

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We Are Now Reading MIDNIGHT RISING by Tony Horowitz...Share Your Reactions

From July 11 to August 8, 2016, the “One Book...One Literacy Council” group will be reading Midnight Rising by Tony Horowitz. This is a nonfiction book about the radical abolitionist John Brown.

Let us know what you think of the book by adding a comment below. Remember that comments may contain spoilers.

The “One Book...One Literacy Council” group will next meet on Monday, August 8, 2016, at Noon to discuss Midnight Rising by Tony Horowitz and to distribute The Light between Oceans by M.L. Stedman. “One Book...One Literacy Council” meets regularly, usually on the second Monday of each month.

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Enjoy your reading!

We're Currently Reading DEVIL IN THE WHITE CITY by Erik Larson

Feel free to add comments regarding this title. If you read comments before you finish the book, please note that the comments may contain spoilers.

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We will meet to discuss Devil in the White City on Monday, July 11, 2016, at Noon. At that meeting we will distribute Midnight Rising by Tony Horowitz (a nonfiction work about John Brown).

Happy reading!

Reactions to ORPHAN TRAIN?

What are your thoughts after reading Orphan Train by Christine Baker Kline?

Leave comments below. Reminder, comments may contain spoilers!

We will meet Monday, June 13, at Noon, to discuss Orphan Train and to distribute Devil in the White City by Erik Larson. Hope to see you there!

Time to Comment on THE ROSIE PROJECT by Graeme Simsion

Have you finished reading The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion? If so, let us know what you think.

We will meet on Monday, May 9, 2016, at Noon to discuss the book in person and to receive Orphan Train by Christine Baker Kline. Hope to see you there!

Caution: Comments may contain spoilers!

Seeking Comments on THE SPACE BETWEEN US by Thrity Umrigar

Let us know your thoughts about and reactions to Thrity Umrigar's The Space Between Us. We will meet to discuss this title and to distribute The Rosie Project  by Graeme Simsion at Noon on Monday, April 11, 2016.

I hope you enjoyed this read! 

Warning: Comments may contain spoilers.

Seeking Comments on THE GOLDFINCH by Donna Tartt

What did you think of The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt?

We will meet at a special time--1:00 p.m.--on Monday, March 14, 2016, to discuss the book and to distribute our next book: The Space Between Us by Thrity Umrigar.

Warning: Comments may contain spoilers!

WHAT IS YOUR VERDICT ON THE TWO HARPER LEE BOOKS?

We will discuss Go Set A Watchman and To Kill A Mockingbird on Wednesday (special day!), February 10. We will distribute Goldfinch  at that meeting. Let us know what you thought of these two books--an old familiar one and a new controversial one!

Warning: Comments may contain spoilers!

Share Your Reaction to THE YELLOW BIRDS

What did you think of The Yellow Birds, by Kevin Powers?

Please leave your comments and thoughts below. We will meet on WEDNESDAY, October 14, 2015, at Noon at DCLC to discuss this book and to distribute The Bluest Eye, by Toni Morrison.

Warning: Comments may contain spoilers.

Please Share Your Comments on WAITING FOR SNOW IN HAVANA

This month we read Waiting for Snow in Havana by Carlos Eire.

What did you think of it? Let us know!

Warning: Comments may contain spoilers.

Requesting comments on GOOD MORNING, BEAUTIFUL BUSINESS by Judy Wicks

What did you think of Good Morning, Beautiful Business, by Judy Wicks? Please leave a comment below.

We will discuss this nonfiction book at our next meeting on Monday, August 10, at Noon at DCLC.

We will also distribute Waiting for Snow in Havana, by Carlos Eire at the meeting.

I hope to see you there!

Warning: Comments may contain spoilers!

What did you think of Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, by Barbara Kingsolver?

It's time to share your thoughts and opinions about our latest book: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, by Barbara Kingsolver.

We will meet this coming Monday, July 13, at Noon at DCLC to discuss this book and to distribute our upcoming title Good Morning, Beautiful Business, by Judy Wicks.

SPOILER ALERT: Comments below may contain spoilers.