Sunday, January 31, 2021

Book Club Meet-up on Zoom

A synopsis of what what we're reading (and watching) during the pandemic.

Russ

5th risk-about politics

How america lost its mind -about politics

In this world of wonders- autobiography of the great philosopher nicolas wolterstorff

Jennifer

3 body problem sci fi. (book).now I'm reading "the dark forest" which is the sequel.

A book about art and church called The Theater of God's Glory: Calvin, Creation, and the Liturgical Arts

Hank the Cow Dog. written by a cowboy. Funny, according to Nea. I'm sending it. (book).

Paul

A Colin Powel autobiography

Jennifer L.

Two tears on the window by Kevin and Julia Garratt

Becky

Party of Two by Jasmine Guillory about a New senator from Calif meeting Black woman lawyer recently moved to LA, secretly courting, falling in love, and ramifications when their courtship becomes public.  

The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah: Story of WW II espionage that helped the Allies beat Germany, featuring some young women, one who billeted head of Nazi area commandant. 

Grandma would also like to recommend Pull of the stars by Emma Donoghue

Erika

Get out of your head (workbook) by Jennie Allen

Educated by Tara Westover

Bernie

War Below Zero: The battle for Greenland by Mj. Corey Ford

Gutenberg Eligies: The fate of reading in the electronic age by Sven Birkerts

Something in German

Sarah

Arab of the Future (graphic novel series) by Riad Sattouf

Twenty trillion leagues under the sea by Adam Roberts

Song of the Sea (Irish animated film): A metaphorical masterpiece  featuring Irish folk imagery and mystical selkies (part human, part seal) 

House Hunters International:  An escapist TV series best consumed during global pandemics when we're not allowed to travel!  Not only is this show informative (gives you average prices of renting/buying property overseas) but it is full of character development and offers a speedy psychological exploration of individuals/couples/families who exchange comfort and familiarity for the opportunity to reside in exotic lands.

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