What were some of the best discussions or favorite books the group read?
One of our best discussions was sparked by Life of Pi by Yann Martel. It still comes up in the discussions once in a while, even though we read it more than two years ago. Strange Fits of Passion by Anita Shreve evoked some very passionate discussion. We also found a lot to discuss about the nonfiction books River Town by Peter Hessler, Leap of Faith by Queen Noor and Tortilla Curtain by T.C. Boyle. Those three made us look at current world news events in a new way. Q: How do you keep things fun? A: We try to mix in a few lighthearted and fun books with the more serious discussions. For instance, we read Skipping Christmas by John Grisham and One for the Money by Janet Evanovich. But having fun has never been a problem. We have such a good time that we have to make sure the door to the meeting room is closed so we don’t entertain the whole library with our laughing and storytelling. Q: What advice would you give to other reading groups? A: Keep it loose and casual. Don’t be tied down w
