come tomorrow

BOOK CLUB gathering at 8.15 pm on Wednesday the 31st. It will be splendid.

photographic documentation

Well. Here's the crew from last night's discussion of James Joyce's "The Dead." Wasn't it brilliant, guys? I came away with new insights and perspectives, especially on its role as a modern text and its examination of Irish identity. Book Club gatherings like this? Happiness.

Britt is exemplifying thoughtfully considering someone else's contribution. Amanda is exemplifying smirking. (Amanda, I love you. You know that, right? You win the coveted Best Photographed Expression Award.)

Parker, clearly modeling how to evidence textual specifics as support for a genius comment.

I wish we could retrace exactly what was being said. Can anyone provide a speech bubble here?

Yes, I seem to be fairly convinced that what I'm arguing is accurate, but (based on expression) I'm pretty sure that Matt thinks whatever I'm arguing is semi-ridiculous. Probable.

Way to wear green, all.

yes, I did just send out an email saying exactly this

(but I lack the creativity to rephrase it)

good evening, one and all,

Hope your Monday has been pleasant, that you had a fabulous fhe this evening, and are now sitting down to read a book club email (and then do something else far more exciting).
This is when we pretend that I planned to read an Irish author's short story for an Irish holiday [James Joyce, St Patrick's Day....both Irish]. And while the me-planning-the-Irish-

connections part of this is (in fact) a lie, we'll go with it. So. This Wednesday, come 'round at 8:15 for some book club cheer. It will be cheery.

We'll chit-chat about James Joyce's short story "The Dead." And if no one else feels like volunteering to make festive treats, we'll have Lucky Charms.

wear green or talk in limericks,
katie

remember, remember

No Book Club this week, but see you on the 17th for "The Dead."

Short Story Month!

March is (almost) here, and that means one month of short stories and general happiness in Book Group.

note. the month of march reminds me of umbrellas. I don't actually believe in using umbrellas, but I think they're cute.....and that adds to the reasons I like that March is almost here.

For this week? Read "The Dead" by James Joyce, then come 'round at 8:15 on Wednesday.

Like the email said, we'll be meeting on the 17th and 31st to chat about short stories as well. All three of these gatherings would be great ones to bring a friend to (since the reading will be fairly approachable). They'll also be great ones for other reasons too: excellent short stories, good chit-chat about those stories, usual book club joy and happiness.

See you Wednesday----

that's right, a POETRY reading

On Wednesday at 8:15, let's read some poetry. Love poetry.

Bring a favorite (or least favorite) love poem to read in an informal (could we seriously make it anything but informal?) reading.

(and.....we'll finish up To the Lighthouse the following week, Feb. 17)

the 27th

Let's meet at 8:15 to spend some time with Virginia Woolf.

See you on Wednesday----