The Book woman of Troublesome Creek

 Our next meeting of the year was held at Pam's house.  The BookWoman of Troublesome Creek was about 19 year old Cussy Carter-the last living female of the Blue People ancestry- who lived in Kentucky.

We almost had full attendance at this meeting.  The desserts were awesome and the discussion lively. Everyone was fascinated by the story of the "blue people of Kentucky."  Not a subject we ever learned about in school for sure.  Also, equally interesting was the story of the librarians who travelled from place to place delivering the books.  The book seemed a little contrived and predictable to many and more like a young adult novel.   A lively discussion by all and and certainly glad we learned a little about the region.  

Definitely a fun read.

Hello Beautiful

 Our third meeting of this year was held at Lisa H's house.   The book was Hello Beautiful   by Anne Napolitano.      Of course I hold a bias here as it was my pick.  I loved this book from the very beginning.   First, of course because of my Italian upbringing and second because of the four sisters.  I remember when my daughter Natalie called me on the phone crying when she was pregnant to say "  I'm so glad Lily will have a sister!"

The reviews however were mixed.   Many felt frustrated about the actions of the mom in the story and thought it didn't hold true.  Others felt it was contrived when the basketball players combed the city looking for William.    Many thought that the basketball angle was well thought out.  Everyone loved the character of "Kent."  

I'm holding fast on my opinion of this book.  What makes a book club so wonderful however is the varying opinions. How boring it would be if everyone agreed all the time!