Girlfriends!

Thank you, Amanda, for offering your home on the spur of the moment!  We had lots of food ( thanks  to all who brought it!) , fun and interesting discussion.....as usual!!   What a great book club!!

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR "WHILE WE WERE WATCHING DOWNTON ABBEY"

Was this an enjoyable read?  Why or why not?
Did you see the importance of having girlfriends in this book?
Did "Barbie and Ken" make you want to puke!!??
Did you cheer when Samantha told (Dr.) Zachary off?
 Samantha  seemingly married Jonathan because he could provide for her many needs...He wanted to hear her "say" she loved him, not that she was just grateful for what he did for her and her family.  It made me think, "Do I treat God this way?"
Did you have any thoughts like that as you read?
Another "lesson".....Don't judge by outward appearances!  Talk about this a little.
Were you surprised that Brooke and Bruce Dalton got together or did you see it coming?
If you're a Downton Abbey fan, did the weekly viewings sound like fun?
Have you ever had more time than usual to complete a task and were less able to do it than when you had a pressing deadline, like Claire in writing her book?
Did you like that Claire changed her "genre" and was able to write incorporating what was going on in her "real" life?
If you had to choose, who would you rather be, Samantha, Claire or Brooke? Why?
Did you appreciate how Jonathan's mother, Cynthia, came through for Samantha in the end?
Would you recommend this book to others?  Why or why not?

March Book Selection

This book will be a "lighter" read!  Thanks for a great discussion tonight!

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR "THE DEVIL IN PEW NUMBER SEVEN"

How did reading this book affect you?
Would you agree that "truth is stranger than fiction" in regard to this book?
Do you think it was well written? Did the way she started the book pull you right in?  Why or why not?
What horrified you most in her story?
Did you find it hard to believe that a person could get away with setting off dynamite in their neighbor's yard for so many years?
Do you think Robert made the right decision to stay in Sellerstown?  Why or why not?
Talk about what he said "When The Lord gets ready for me to leave this church, He won't send the message by the devil."
Would you have stayed?
Would you have been tempted to accept the offer by the KKK to "take out" Mr. Watts?
What would you say is the major theme of this book?
One comment I read on line said that they thought (speaking of forgiveness) that Rebecca should have had to forgive her parents for deciding to stay and subjecting her and her brother to the dangers they faced.  What are your thoughts on that?
Were you shocked that Ramona died the way she did?
What are your thoughts on Aunt Dot?  ATF Agent Charles D. Mercer? Any comments on other people in the book?

February Book Selection

Short stories or essays?

Thank you, Emily, for sharing your home with us!  It was great to be back together after our holiday break!  Thanks for all the good discussion and delicious food!  Hope to see everyone next month at Bess' house

Discussion Questions for The Blue Bedroom

Did you like reading a book of short stories?  Why or why not?
Did you find this author fun, easy to read?  Did you enjoy her style?
Was there variety in the story lines or did they all seem too similar to you?
Did any of the stories make you sad, happy, etc?  Why?
Which story was your favorite and why?  Did you really like one more than the others or did you pick several "favorites"?
Was there any particular character you related to or really liked in any of the stories?
Would you choose to read a book of short stories again?  Why or why not?
Would you recommend this book?
Would you like to read other books by Rosamunde Pilcher?