“Books to Mention”

Share some books you have read with the club...

Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult-

Great book addressing feelings and ideas about racism in society

The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood -

Very interesting read-Very well written- great story-really captures your attention

Same Kind of Different as Me-Ron Hall and Denver Woods

True story of an art dealer who meets a homeless man and develops a life-long friendship

Corrections - Jonathan Franzen

A troubled family living in a troubled age - really good

The Book That Matters Most - Ann Hood

Ava joins a book club - her life is falling apart - looking for companionship

good read

Winter Garden - Kristin Hannah

Great story about the connection between a mother and her daughters as she shares the mysteries of the tragedies that have happened in her past.

Allie and Bea - Catherine Ryan Hyde

Cute, relaxing story of a girl who is on the run and meets an older woman who is living in her van and traveling around California. It's an odd friendship. Predictable story but surprisingly relaxing

Eleanor Oliphant - Gail Honeyman

Meet Eleanor Oliphant: She struggles with appropriate social skills and tends to say exactly what she’s thinking. Nothing is missing in her carefully timetabled life of avoiding social interactions, where weekends are punctuated by frozen pizza, vodka, and phone chats with Mummy.