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The more that you read, the more things you'll know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go. --Dr. Seuss

The Reading Room

     Pull up an oversized armchair, enjoy a cup of hot chocolate, and relax by the fireplace with a new book in the Book Club Reading Room. It doesn't really have a fireplace or comfy chairs, but it's full of books that Book Club readers have recommended. The Reading Room also features interesting articles pertaining to reading, books, and other related topics.
    Since we only meet about every other month, it's probably safe to say that we all read other books above and beyond the Book Club selection. Several are worthy reads and worth sharing with the group. Some just sound interesting and might be worth checking out some day--for recreational reading or for the Book Club. Here's a a place where you can share those suggestions and comments or feedback on any of the novels listed. Someday there will be a submission form on this page.
    For the time being, e-mail your book suggestions, complete with author and genre (if you know it), to [email protected].

Articles, curiosities, and whatnot

A glass of wine, a novel, and thou
If you like reading, and you like a cozy glass of Merlot, why not pair that novel with the perfect wine? Learn how books and wine are made for each other in Reka's wine column that first appeared in the Santa Maria Sun.
Famous first words
On Sept. 8, 2004, NPR's Morning Edition featured an interview with a librarian who'd compiled a list of the best opening lines to novels through the years. That list included two Book Club selections: "One Hundred Years of Solitude" and "Ahab's Wife," among other intriguing literary works.

Books worth reading

Disgrace by J.M. Coetzee; suggested by Laura.
The Effect of Living Backwards by Heidi Julavits; suggested by Laura.
The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown; suggested by Laura.
The Man Who Was Thursday A clever, surreal mystery by G.K. Chesterton; suggested by Andrea.
The Blind Assassin by Margaret Atwood; suggested by Abraham.
Empire Falls A tale of blue-collar life by Richard Russo; suggested by Liz.
Ender's Game A science fiction novel by Orson Scott Card; suggested by Ryan.
A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius by David Eggers; suggested by Craig.
Motherless Brooklyn by Jonathan Lethem; suggested by Michelle. "A tourettic orphan who is inducted into a petty mob crime circle--stinking hilarious!"
Bee Season by Myla Goldberg; suggested by Abraham.

Reviews

If you don't want to judge a book by its title alone, check out the reviews posted on these web sites.
Amazon There's reviews, ratings, stars, pictures, sample pages, and you can buy the book if it sounds good to you.
Epinions This one also offers pictures and reviews from readers.

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