Book Club Pick for January

Neuroscientist and debut novelist Genova mines years of experience in her field to craft a realistic portrait of early onset Alzheimer's disease. Alice Howland has a career not unlike Genova's—she's an esteemed psychology professor at Harvard, living a comfortable life in Cambridge with her husband, John, arguing about the usual (making quality time together, their daughter's move to L.A.) when the first symptoms of Alzheimer's begin to emerge. First, Alice can't find her Blackberry, then she becomes hopelessly disoriented in her own town. Alice is shocked to be diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's (she had suspected a brain tumor or menopause), after which her life begins steadily to unravel. She loses track of rooms in her home, resigns from Harvard and eventually cannot recognize her own children. The brutal facts of Alzheimer's are heartbreaking, and it's impossible not to feel for Alice and her loved ones. "Still Alice" is a moving tale about the devastating affect Alzheimer's can have on a family. (A portion of the sale of each novel will go to the Alzheimer's Association.)


This book was chosen by Caron. We will meet at her house on Thursday, January 27th at 7:00 PM.

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to all of you! I love you all so much and hope you have a wonderful holiday season.

Check back next week for updates on next months book: Still Alice by Lisa Genova

Change in Plans

Hey ladies-
A little change of plans for Friday:
A few of us were talking and thought that instead of white elephant gift it would be cool to do something with some meaning behind it. So we thought about donating children's books to the local CAPSA shelter. They could use any gently used children's book and were so excited when Amy called them to find out if there was a need. So I think we will change the plan. I know it is kind of late in the game so if it is a problem let me know.

So officially: Let's all try to donate at least one children's book. Bring it to the party on Friday and then we will run them in next week. The DI is a great place for cheap, used books that are generally in good condition. Please pass this word along to any book club member you see. Again if this is a problem for you please let me know. You are not obligated to do this. I am excited to see you all on Friday! Bring on the chocolate!!

Books Available

Ladies-
I went in and picked up the book club kit for The Glass Castle from the Logan Library. I have lots of books available for anyone who needs a copy. Please call me or just drop by and I will hook you up!

Also please note that I have posted the monthly assignments for next year. You are welcome to add your book to the list as soon as you have decided what you want us to read. 
Happy reading.

Jump for Joy

Ummm, Amy don't kill me but. . . check it ladies! Can you believe her mad skills! Looking at this picture makes me want to pee my pants.Oh, and Amy,

CONGRATS ON BABY #3!!!

Newsletter clarification

Hey ladies. In the newsletter I talked about hosting a craft night this weekend. The night I planned on is the same night as our ward party. So, um, never mind. I will have to do it some other time. If you are dying to get your read letters done before Christmas let me know and I can get them to you. If not, I think we had better plan on doing them after Christmas sometime. The craziness of the holidays has definitely hit. Hope you are all well. :)

watch faces

Hi girls... we've talked about it, and I really just need to do it. I am going to try to do an order soon... like by next Monday at least.... I think the website is ewatches.com? If that is wrong... tell me. If anyone wants to order too, let me know. See you all soon!!!