New Book

Sorry if we missed you at the meeting last week, but we've decided to read Wicked by Gregory Maguire (see description below) . Me and Anna both have copies and its available at the local library. Let us know if you need to borrow a copy. We will be posting a new survey with the top picks from last month so check back to vote again soon. Thanks!

Wicked

When Dorothy triumphed over the Wicked Witch of the West in L. Frank Baum's classic tale, we heard only her side of the story. But what about her arch-nemesis, the mysterious Witch? Where did she come from? How did she become so wicked? And what is the true nature of evil?

Gregory Maguire creates a fantasy world so rich and vivid that we will never look at Oz the same way again. Wicked is about a land where animals talk and strive to be treated like first class citizens, Munchkinlanders seek the comfort of middle-class stability, and the Tin Man becomes a victim of domestic violence. And then there is the the little green-skinned girl named Elphaba, who will grow up to become the infamous Wicked Witch of the West, a smart, prickly, and misunderstood creature who challenges all our preconcieved notions about the nature of good and evil.

Meeting

Hey book clubers! I thought I would just post a little reminder that we are meeting to discuss The Alchemist next week on Wed 14th. If you still need to borrow the book let us know and we will try and help you find one.
I also just thought I would throw out a little suggestion, I went to a yard sale last weekend and found 2 books that were on our list and the cost of them together was $1.75. Just keep that in mind if you are a garage-saler.

Happy reading! See you next week, YAY!