New Book Announcement

Join us October 21st as we discuss -

The Bungalow by Sarah Jio

In the summer of 1942, newly engaged Anne Calloway sets off to serve in the Army Nurse Corps on the Pacific island of Bora-Bora. More exhilarated by the adventure of a lifetime than she ever was by her predictable fiancé, she is drawn to a mysterious soldier named Westry, and their friendship soon blossoms into hues as deep as the hibiscus flowers native to the island. Under the thatched roof of an abandoned beach bungalow, the two share a private world-until they witness a gruesome crime, Westry is suddenly redeployed, and the idyll vanishes into the winds of war.

A timeless story of enduring passion, The Bungalow chronicles Anne's determination to discover the truth about the twin losses--of life, and of love--that have haunted her for seventy years.

Bossypants by Tina Fey - Review

Bossypants was a fun read, although a little disjointed in its sections. The first part of this biography described Tina Fey's childhood and early years in improv. I really enjoyed her lists and stories about her life. The middle section wasn't my favorite. That's when she went into detail about her work on '30 Rock', a show I don't particularly care for - mostly because of my general 'eh' feelings toward Alec Baldwin (and that I find Tracy Morgan really annoying). The sections describing her role as Sarah Palin on SNL were pretty funny, and the final chapters about motherhood were priceless. As the newest pregnant member of book club (yup - that makes 4 of us!), I personally related to her poem, "The Mother's Prayer for Its Daughter" - even though I don't yet know if I am having a daughter, the sentiment is the same.

I believe Tina Fey is good mother, a good comedian, and an all around good, relatable person.

Also, our book club is growing! We've got a new member (a new mom to help all us moms-in-training). Welcome, newbie!