We discussed Sylvia’s recommendation Zoo Story by Thomas French. We found the book to be a fascinating tale of life in a zoo and the tension between conservation verses commerce in zoo world. The author did not make a political statement, but presented enough information that the reader could make his or her own decisions. A very interesting book. The conversations we had regarding how animals come to the zoo, where they came from, and how the landscape has changed was also very interesting as well. We have a member from South Africa who shed light on how the herds need to be “maintained” as a circle of life in Africa. Thank you Sylvia!
Catherine recommended for January.
Still Alice by Lisa Genova—we will read this on our retreat in February…more details later.
***The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton….a wonderful winter recommendation as it is rather long, you might want to start soon as it takes a while to read. Our choice.
Mennonite in a Little Black Dress by Rhoda Janzen
Retreat Update:
After taking a second vote, it is nearly unanimous that we go to visit Lyn over President’s Weekend for the Book Fest in Savannah. February 18-20. The Friday speaker is Lisa Genova, the author of Still Alice.
Bloggers note- the planning continued for the retreat- all I knew, is I was going and could not wait!
