We learned about a classic in women's literature this month when our book club tackled "The Country of the Pointed Firs" by Sarah Orne Jewett. Featuring chapter sketches of mostly female characters, this novel paints a richly textured portrait of coastal Maine in 1890s. The women are educated, strong of purpose, and pleasant (how great is that?) to one another. The book club discussions always broaden my horizons. Such as when Bonnie brought in all her herbs to parallel the main character, Mrs. Almiry Todd, who was an old-fashioned herbalist! Of course, there were plenty of other wonderful snacks such as zucchini appetizer squares, warm artichoke dip, fresh fruit, gingerbread cake, cranberry cookies, lemon cake, deviled eggs, etc. I wish that book club meetings (and refreshments) could last forever. But I told Meggar, it's better to leave when you are still hoping for more--than to ruin the atmosphere by staying too long.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Another Classic Book Club
We learned about a classic in women's literature this month when our book club tackled "The Country of the Pointed Firs" by Sarah Orne Jewett. Featuring chapter sketches of mostly female characters, this novel paints a richly textured portrait of coastal Maine in 1890s. The women are educated, strong of purpose, and pleasant (how great is that?) to one another. The book club discussions always broaden my horizons. Such as when Bonnie brought in all her herbs to parallel the main character, Mrs. Almiry Todd, who was an old-fashioned herbalist! Of course, there were plenty of other wonderful snacks such as zucchini appetizer squares, warm artichoke dip, fresh fruit, gingerbread cake, cranberry cookies, lemon cake, deviled eggs, etc. I wish that book club meetings (and refreshments) could last forever. But I told Meggar, it's better to leave when you are still hoping for more--than to ruin the atmosphere by staying too long.
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I will have to look for this one!
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