tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434281577424834232024-03-20T12:32:41.015-07:00The Book Club Cornerwhere we dish on all the books we read - what we think, like and loveTamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08720132801165161457noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443428157742483423.post-8170182602836549342009-12-26T13:58:00.002-07:002009-12-26T15:54:34.037-07:00New For 2010Hello Ladies,<br />I hope everyone enjoyed their Christmas holiday. It has been busy around here, but I am excited for the new year and want to get a plan for book club. For 2010, I am wondering how many of you are A.) still interested in participating, B.) would be willing to host book club at your house once or twice throughout the year C.) would be interested in posting (short) book reviews on the blog. <br /><br />If you have enjoyed book club, but do not think you will be able to read/join us this year - that's okay - please let me know and I'll take you off the list. If you are planning to attend this year - please comment or send me an email letting me know your answers to A, B and C. Also, send several book ideas for 2010 - I'll start compiling the list. And finally - send me names of anyone you think might like to join with us and I'll send them an invite!<br /><br />I may not have as much time to devote to book club next year, but I'd really like to keep it going with your help. I have some ideas for a few new things and hope to keep it fun for everybody. Love, TamaraTamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08720132801165161457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443428157742483423.post-12678888258991556362009-10-30T08:34:00.002-07:002009-10-30T08:39:28.020-07:00Year End Thank YouI just wanted to offer a sincere thank-you for those who came last night and for those who came through the year. It is so fun to read good books and share what we think with great friends. Book club is taking a little holiday -( so we can all enjoy ours). I will send an email sometime in December with plans for next year. Thanks again. Have a great day. <br />Love, TamaraTamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08720132801165161457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443428157742483423.post-81257731715617531252009-10-16T05:39:00.002-07:002009-10-16T05:46:38.729-07:00Meeting Date ChangedA few important changes: I need to move October's discussion to Thursday the 29th (instead of the 22nd) due to a change in YW activity. We are still reading Little Women. Be sure and read for your favorite quote or passage to share. (Come to think of it - it doesn't have to be your favorite - just one you want to share!) For November's meeting - I am considering the first week in December and throw in some holiday fun. Stay tuned. And oh- we have a new background - Thanks Amy for getting us coordinated! I love it! Have a great day, ladies & happy reading.Tamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08720132801165161457noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443428157742483423.post-36374212170978920282009-09-24T22:02:00.002-07:002009-09-24T22:14:22.745-07:00Meeting Wrap-UpThanks to everyone who came tonight including Amy who gave the author into and Tara who brought yummy treats & everyone's great comments. Our book for next month will be Little Women by Louisa Alcott. (I made this switch for a few reasons, one being that "I am a mother" by Jane Clayson is 15.95 @ DB). I like having books we can get at the libary or borrow. If I pick up a copy of Clayson's book - I will pass it around, so let me know if you are interested. <br /><br />Our next meeting is October 22nd and it is the time of year when I ask for book ideas. So-get your lists ready, at least five titles - you know, classics or similar or a new book that has been reccomended/read by someone who can give background. I compile the list from everyone and we work on that to get our list for 2010. (wow, it's wierd just writing that date!) <br /><br />I also wanted to ask anyone recieving the book club emails if you are still interested in participating in Book Club next year? If you are, that is great - I love to have you. If for whatever reason you do not think you want to attend - please let me know and I will take your email off the list so you do not get bombarded with all the announcements.<br /><br />Thanks and have a great weekend. Happy Reading. Love, TamaraTamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08720132801165161457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443428157742483423.post-77726124693810016582009-09-02T08:36:00.002-07:002009-09-02T08:40:49.871-07:00A Few ItemsThanks to everybody who came last week. We had a great discussion and yummy treats - thank you Lani! I forgot to hand out the circle journal - if anyone wants it that hasn't had it yet - let me know - otherwise I'll give it to whoever is next on the list. Also, for anyone that wasn't there - we are reading Lonesome Gods by Louis L'Amour for September, but the books for October and November might change. I'm checking on them and will let you know. Have a great day & happy reading. ~ TamaraTamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08720132801165161457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443428157742483423.post-85387616779372251502009-08-05T16:18:00.002-07:002009-08-05T16:22:57.750-07:00Circle Journal?So I checked the blog today and realized there hadn't been a post since April. Summer has a way of demanding all your time, doesn't it? I was wondering who has the circle journal - please let me know. I am going to be better about helping it move along and a few who had it earlier in the year have asked if they could look at it/read it to see what else had been written. Our next meeting is still scheduled for <strong>August 27th and we are reading Laddie/Porter </strong>(400 pages - yikes - I better get reading!). I posted new assignments on the sidebar, too. Thanks for all your input and support. Love TamaraTamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08720132801165161457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443428157742483423.post-82061329572678492082009-04-24T09:18:00.003-07:002009-04-24T10:17:41.714-07:00Meeting Wrap-UpThanks to everyone who came & for another great discussion. We always miss those who can't make it-but we understand. News from the meeting: Amy is working on finding a Friday night for us to get together and watch North and South. Let her know if you have an open Friday in May. (Even if you haven't read the book - the movie is great!) The book for May is still <strong>"Little Britches" by Moody - but we will </strong><strong>be meeting at Cherene's house - May 28th.</strong> We'll be sure and send another reminder email with the start time and new assignments. I'll be revising those because we have all these great new ladies coming to book club. It was great to have Lani and Tami Longhurst join us last night. The only other news I can't help myself from sharing is Michelle's (wedding) date: May 16th!!! Congrats Michelle - we are all excited for you.Tamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08720132801165161457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443428157742483423.post-85537953514413340232009-04-01T13:51:00.002-07:002009-04-01T14:03:55.488-07:00Welcome!Just wanted to say welcome to Johnna and Lani. Johnna was a good sport to visit our group last week with such short notice. We loved having you come! I talked with Lani yesterday and she is planning on meeting with us in April. We are looking forward to it. If anyone has any tips on where Noth and South is the cheapest and/or libraries that have copies - let us know. Thanks & have a great day. Love, TamaraTamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08720132801165161457noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443428157742483423.post-13436769182729693142009-03-16T09:55:00.003-07:002009-03-16T10:00:00.791-07:00New Year, New LookHello Everyone,<br /><br />I finally took some time to learn more about blogging and give our blog an updated look. I hope you like it. I'm also trying to have current info on here as well. It's a little early for the RSVP email but I don't mind hearing how the reading is going and if you happen to know already if you have a conflict for next Thursday - that's good to know too. Hope you are well & enjoy your spring break. Love, TamaraTamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08720132801165161457noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443428157742483423.post-10621380538996933102009-02-06T08:05:00.002-07:002009-02-06T08:09:34.848-07:00February Date ChangeHi Ladies,<br /><br />It looks like we might need to change our night for February. How does Tuesday, Feb 24th sound? If you could rsvp asap then we can get it on the calendar.<br /><br />Also, I just got a Deseret Book flyer - it looks like Wednesday Letters is on clearance for 1.99! (I hope I read that right). If anyone hasn't read it yet, or maybe read it and liked it enough to buy it - that's quite a steal. <br /><br />Hope you are well & looking forward to seeing you soon. Love, TamaraTamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08720132801165161457noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443428157742483423.post-49885739731832682312009-01-25T21:09:00.003-07:002009-01-25T21:29:26.905-07:00Twilight Movie ReviewOK, I thought while I was on here posting, I'd just make a little commentary about the Twilight Movie. I have seen it four times now (which is huge for me because I rarely ever see movies at the theater). The first time I saw it, I had really mixed emotions because I loved the book SO MUCH, and the movie of course was not as good as the book (what movie ever is?) Each time I have seen the movie since then, I have liked it better and better. I think the first time, I had a lot of gripes about how the movie differed from the book, and I couldn't get past that. I love the order that everything in their relationship happens in the book, and I was annoyed that some things were out of order, and I hated the meadow scene. But once I came to terms with the fact that the movie wasn't the same as the book, I was able to appreciate the movie for what it was. Chuck came with me the second time I saw the movie, and he thought it was really slow and uninteresting. It was fun to ask him if he understood the little things that the movie didn't explain very well (he didn't get why their eyes change color for instance). The third time I saw the movie, I went with my mom, who had read all the books but hadn't seen the movie yet. She LOVED the movie, and by that time, I loved it too. I checked back with Twilight (and Midnight Sun), and was surprised that some of the scenes that bugged me from the movie were straight from the books (like when Edward tears off the tree branch and throws it, and is saying something like, "as if you could outrun me...") And the way Rob Pattinson played certain scenes really bugged me the first time I saw it, but now I think he did a really good job playing a tourtured Edward. Kristen Stewart as Bella still bugs me--I think her acting was kind of lame. I hate how she never really smiles, and I think the depth of her feelings for Edward never really shines through. But even still, I really love the Twilight Movie now, and I can't wait to see it again, and to own it and watch it over and over. I know the movie came out almost two months ago, but I would love to hear anyone else's two cents about it. :) Love, ChereneCherenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07457836239187109500noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443428157742483423.post-84869827932473102802009-01-25T21:04:00.003-07:002009-01-25T21:09:06.803-07:00The Wednesday LettersHey Ladies!<br />I was at Half Price Books last week, and saw The Wednesday Letters there, so I went ahead and bought the book (because I had been on the waiting list at the library for a while, and didn't know how much longer it would be before it was available). ANYWAY, I finished reading it tonight (it was a really fast and easy read), so I just wanted to offer to lend it out if any of you don't have a copy yet. Just let me know if you'd like to borrow it. Also, I have The Host (by Stephenie Meyer) if anyone ever wants to borrow that (I thought it was really good). :)<br />~ChereneCherenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07457836239187109500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443428157742483423.post-50323722082328941232008-12-12T17:10:00.002-07:002008-12-12T17:15:59.562-07:00Year End Thank YouDear Fellow Book Club Ladies,<br /><br />I almost called you book clubbers - but that sounded too violent. I wanted to take a moment of our time tonight to thank you for making my book club dreams come true. You have been true friends indeed to read, and read and read - and come each month to share the thoughts only you could share. Consider if you have read the books on our little list - you have read eight books (not including books 1, 2, and 3 of twilight!). Now I know some of us read many more and some maybe read less - but read we did - some very good books, from Austen's Captain Wentworth to Turner's Captian Elliott, from Twain's Joan to Bronte's Jane - let's not forget Meyer's Edward and Bella -<br /><br />Don't worry, I don't have quiz, and sorry, I don't have a prize. But if you are here - then perhaps you think a little like me, that reading is usually it's own reward. So what I do have is a sincere thank you and word of congratulations on a year well read. Love, your fearless leader, TamaraTamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08720132801165161457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443428157742483423.post-73181077873540126142008-12-12T07:23:00.002-07:002008-12-12T08:05:38.517-07:002009 PreviewHere is the calendar and book list for 2009! <br />A couple things to keep in mind: 1.) It is not set in stone. Especially if we add new members or we all agree to change a month's selection. (Ideally we will not change a book once we are within a month of the next meeting.) 2.) The author intro and treat schedule are totally negotiable. I just like working off a schedule - switching & trading assignments is OK. 3.) If you want to opt out of treat making or author introducing - that is OK, too - just let me know. That brings me to my next item 4.) This book club has always been intended to be a 'fun' thing for us: NOT a stressful thing to add to our busy lives. So no pressure - if there is a month you cannot make it - just RSVP and no worries. I'm looking forward to another great year of 'book clubbing' with you ladies.<br /><br />Book Club Schedule of Events 2009<br />Month Book Author Introduction Treats<br />Jan 22 A Thousand Splendid Suns/Hosseini/432 Cherene/Amy <br />Feb 26 The Wednesday Letters/Wright/280 Sara/Shanie<br />Mar 26 Robinson Crusoe/Defoe/304 Colleen/Michelle<br />Apr 23 North and South/Gaskell/480 Tamara/Tamara<br />May 28 Little Britches/Moody/260 Michelle/Colleen<br />Jun 25 Screwtape Letters/Lewis/224 Shanie/Sara<br />Jul 23 Brave Companions/McCullough/256 Amy/Cherene<br />Aug 27 Laddie/Porter/400<br />Sep 24 The Lonesome Gods/L’Amour/464<br />Oct 22 I am a Mother/Clayson/144<br />Nov TBA Mere Christianity/Lewis/256Tamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08720132801165161457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443428157742483423.post-59536465608592413082008-11-14T12:31:00.004-07:002008-11-14T12:53:20.777-07:00The Twilight MovieHave you guys heard all the hype lately about theaters around the valley that are sold out of Twilight tickets for some showings already? I REALLY want to see the movie on Friday since we are heading out of town on Saturday, so I went ahead and bought myself a ticket from movietickets.com for the 11am show on Friday 11/21 at the Gateway Theaters. Do any of you guys want to go to see Twilight next Friday at 11am? We could have a discussion afterwards at Golden Spoon. :) FYI, showtimes that day at Gateway are 11, 1:50, 4:40, 7:30, and 10:20. Tickets for that showtime are $7.25. If you buy them from movietickets.com, they add a $1 service charge, so the price is $8.25, but they throw in a free music download of "Bella's Lullaby" so I figured it all evened out (plus peace of mind has got to be worth something, right?) Let me know if you want to go at 11am on Friday. :)Cherenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07457836239187109500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443428157742483423.post-12296838160294740802008-11-14T12:15:00.004-07:002008-11-14T12:30:13.795-07:00Who wants to see Wicked the Musical?Hey Ladies! Wicked is coming to Gammage, and Sara R. has reserved some tickets at a group discount rate. The date is Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at 7:30pm. The tickets are $31.15 for balcony seats, $61.75 for Tier B seats, or $73 for floor seats. Chuck and I are going to go (and sit in the balcony). If any of you guys would like to go that night, we can make it a Book Club Field Trip (open to spouses, friends, and significant others too). If you would like to purchase tickets for that night at those rates, let Sara R. know as soon as possible. She'll need to know how many tickets you would like, and where you would like to sit. Payment for the tickets will need to be made to Sara by Jan 5. This is an awesome show!! My sister and I saw it in NY this summer, and I would highly recommend it. :) For information about the show, you can check out the website: WickedTheMusical.com. Thank you, Sara for being willing to coordinate this!!! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxpOX7PN80LqVY0bgfD9DlWnL_qxOaSDhV438EVq5uyciR04nj-1RDVf9oqKKIyR7lgnOSqHfDN_yeNbpijOis_U_BAF0spz_Rk1hPOKKSQF_-bulHMUVf1RxpcBQoKuPr4buJKWAVhTv5/s1600-h/Wicked.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268594607631256994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 125px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 125px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxpOX7PN80LqVY0bgfD9DlWnL_qxOaSDhV438EVq5uyciR04nj-1RDVf9oqKKIyR7lgnOSqHfDN_yeNbpijOis_U_BAF0spz_Rk1hPOKKSQF_-bulHMUVf1RxpcBQoKuPr4buJKWAVhTv5/s320/Wicked.jpg" border="0" /></a>Cherenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07457836239187109500noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443428157742483423.post-19223906035941711922008-11-04T15:57:00.002-07:002008-11-04T16:06:38.543-07:00Finish Jane Eyre. CHECK!HOORAY!! I finally finished Jane Eyre! I must say that I didn't hate it. I had a hard time reading the first half, but after she finally stood up to Rochester (right before he proposed) I started to really like her. I'll make sure that I finish this month's book so I can actually contribute something! :)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cdn-9.nflximg.com/us/boxshots/large/70062369.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 110px; height: 150px;" src="http://cdn-9.nflximg.com/us/boxshots/large/70062369.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Here's the movie that I was talking about where Jane has the duck bill. I've been watching it this week and I just can't get over it! Whenever she's on the screen, it's like I'm just looking at her bill. And when she cries, oh boy!! Her mouth goes into a perfect square. Sorry. Enough of my rambling. I'm sure we all have our little quirks. I think that she's perfect for the part and that she's a great actress. See? I can be good.Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00762015468747315422noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443428157742483423.post-60268482393246853662008-11-04T13:50:00.002-07:002008-11-04T13:52:28.342-07:00November MeetingOkay, the votes are in (sorry, no election day pun intended). Our November meeting will be<br /><br />Tuesday, November 18, 2008<br />7:15 p.m.<br />"The Life of Our Lord" by Charles Dickens<br /><br />Author Intro: Cherene/ Treats: Shanie<br /><br />I am looking forward to our last meeting of 2008. A few items that I usually forget:<br /><br /> * underline a passage to share (if there are any you like)<br /> * bring four or five book ideas for 2009<br /> * know if or when you might be able to see Twilight<br /><br />(I made all of you team members on the blog - at least I think I did - so that any of you can post & comment.) Have a great day. Thanks. Love Tamara.Tamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08720132801165161457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443428157742483423.post-52164799706787249362008-10-31T08:28:00.003-07:002008-10-31T08:32:42.060-07:00November Meeting Date & Time<span style="color:#ff9900;">Yes, it is Halloween and I probably have a lot to do, but I thought I better try to get our next meeting on the calendar before another week disappears before my eyes. So - Can we meet Tuesday, November 18th? I am not aware of any church events - Is there scouts? We could meet @ 7:15 or 7:30. How does that sound? Let me know as soon as you can. Love, Tamara</span>Tamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08720132801165161457noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443428157742483423.post-87911947416946703222008-10-24T09:53:00.002-07:002008-10-24T09:56:54.325-07:00Technical SupportAny experienced bloggers in the group willing to help me with what is obviously <em>not </em> one of my dazzling talents? I just have some questions about layout design. Thanks, TamaraTamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08720132801165161457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443428157742483423.post-71016162102316916452008-10-24T08:38:00.003-07:002008-10-24T09:46:25.099-07:00The Day After<span style="font-size:85%;">Thanks for another great discussion. I love hanging out with you ladies. I always feel like I learn more than I offer - you are so smart, insightful and funny. Would I have offended anyone if I had played the sound of a woman laughing? (I hope by now you have forgiven me for my off-beat sense of humor.) I am also very new to the blogoshpere - so please be patient with me as I try to get it organized. I thought it might be a good way to keep connected inbetween discussions. We also have our work cut out for us to find a day that works for us next month. A couple of ideas: ~Thursday, November 13th - that's in three weeks,</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">~Tuesday, November 18th - we could meet at 7:30 (after scouts) </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">~Thursday, December 4th - Michelle: is there a round table mtg that night? </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">~Friday December 5th - as last resort because I know every weekend in<br />~December is usually occupied by parties, family gatherings, etc.<br /><br />Please comment, or email or call me to vote for the night(s) that work best for you. My hope is to have as many of us there as possible.<br /><br />The Twilight movie is playing on November 21st: anyone interested in a book club field trip (ha ha) - seriously - if anyone is interested in going to see it together - please rsvp with a time to go that works for you.<br /><br />Book list for 2009 - If you already have book ideas send them to me so I can start compiling. I'd love to publish the ideas everyone has so we can talk about the possibilities & then have a calendar for at least Jan - Jun.<br /><br />That's all I have for now. Thanks again for making a great book club. Love, Tamara</span>Tamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08720132801165161457noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443428157742483423.post-24801174158662125602008-09-30T12:26:00.003-07:002008-10-24T09:33:34.330-07:00JoanI finally finished Joan of Arc. No matter how many books I read, I still get some strange sense of satisfaction from completing another one - especially one like 'Joan'. I thought the ending was more sad than gruesome. I think Twain did a masterful job, portraying Joan. It is a marvel the degree to which she adhered to her mission. I can be distracted so easily.Tamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08720132801165161457noreply@blogger.com0