Eleven Minutes by Paulo Coelho

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When: May 29 at 7:30 pm

Hostess: Diana

A few months after 50 Shades, we delve into another steamy--yet deeper--story: "11 Minutes" by Paul Coelho.

Topics: Brasil, human trafficking, prostitution, Geneva, money, core of human condition....

Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom

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When: March 27
Hostess: Vicky

Present: Christina, Allison, Jane A, Carina, Irina, Tina, Jackie, Ruth, Eva, Senta for Lucy, Maya, Kay and Vicky

A lively discussion was had of this well liked book and a very important book to some of the members.

Thank you to Vicky for hosting and choosing this book and also the "Morrie like" spread of food choices!

One Dog and his Boy by Iva Ibbotson

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When: April 17, 2013
Hostess: Jane

Present: Irina, Lucy, Allison, Catherine, Jane A, Jackie, Clare, Ruth, Eva, Tina, Maya and Kay

Thank you Jane for choosing this book. Eva Abbotson is a well known children's book author. This was her last book.

It was a light read but gave for an interesting discussion as to what each of us found in it, which parts we enjoyed, etc.

Thank you to Maya as resident of the meeting place and again, Jane, for the delicious food and for choosing this book! (Kay)

A Streetcat Named Bob by James Bowen

Next Meeting

When: February
Hostess: Eva

Please remember that the meeting begins at 8PM not 7:30PM. Keep a good appetite for the sweet-tooth buffet!

50 Shades Inspirations on Jan 30

No need for caption here.

Perfect.

And the winner was... who says book club is serious and boring!

Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James

When: January 30, 2013 

Hostess: Joanna

I will send a reminder in a few days with directions. 

Here's a review of the book in the Guardian. And here's an article on a Brazilian judge who has ordered the book sealed.

See you there!!