A fun mystery progressive dinner and book exchange for Christmas

We had a nice time visiting DeDe's, Renae's and Dulsanna's homes. Visiting, discussing the book and dining we topped off with our mystery book exchange. What will we dream up in 2017? Hmmm...Maybe a megamovie night reviewing movies based on books we will read?? Start the brainstorming. And Merry Christmas to all!

p.s. Thanks for the photo DeDe. I so wish I would have take one at each house!

Oprah interview with author of The Invention of Wings

Fresh Southern Peach Cobbler, and our September assignment

DeDe hosted the August book group, and made it as fun as she is! We were treated to ropes and chocolate for the sea book, and beautiful flowers from her garden. Her southern hospitality included the very best peach cobbler ever. Recipe shared below.

For the September meeting at Amanda's bring 10 book titles for 2017 and we'll all compare and decide. We will look forward to more great discussions in the future!

 

Fresh Southern Peach Cobbler
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/51535/fresh-southern-peach-cobbler

Prep20 m
Cook40 m
Ready In1 h

Recipe By:eposes

Ingredients:
8 fresh peaches - peeled, pitted and sliced into thin wedges
1/4 cup white sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup white sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
1/4 cup boiling water


MIX TOGETHER:
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F
In a large bowl, combine peaches, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Toss to coat evenly, and pour into a 2 quart baking dish. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine flour, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Blend in butter with your fingertips, or a pastry blender, until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in water until just combined.
Remove peaches from oven, and drop spoonfuls of topping over them. Sprinkle entire cobbler with the sugar and cinnamon mixture. Bake until topping is golden, about 30 minutes.

Book suggestion

I just read The Secret Daughter of the Tsar by Jennifer Laam and thought it would be a good book club book...recommended by Aubrey Gokey on Facebook.
Sue

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July book author Kate DiCamillo

Here are four video clips about Kate DiCamillo, what an amazing author!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQ22JDPvg5M

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQ22JDPvg5M

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcTgWWTD5lQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CH5GZkmmJik

And here's her web site:
http://www.katedicamillo.com/about.html

The lasting benefits of growing up around books

Here is a fun article about how books can change young people.

"The Hen..." as a musical?

There is an article with an author interview here.

Also, check out another version of the book illustrated by another artist.

Which version did you like better?

Hulda's lilac gardens

Here is a link to the lilac gardens:

http://goodlifenw.blogspot.com/2012/05/photo-tour-of-hulda-klager-lilac-garden.html

We are tentatively planning for Saturday. April 23rd.

more e-books and audiobooks

You can now check out and hold up to 15 items at a time in both OverDrive and 3M Cloud library. Here's a link if you need more:

https://multcolib.org/explore/e-books-and-more

Exercise your brain, and be a language learner!

Maybe you already knew this, but I just discovered language learning classes online via Multnomah County Library! Just follow the link below, with library card #/PIN available, to 71 different languages. They have most any language you can think of, including Biblical Hebrew, Shakespeare English, and…PIRATE! There are also movies available. Happy Day!! 

https://multcolib.org/blog/20160202/learn-language-and-exercise-your-brain

Of Mice and Men

Multnomah County Library has some resources you may want to try
for the February classic book choice Of Mice and Men.

1.  Hoopla is a free app you can download to your electronic device or computer
to listen to audio books, music or watch video.
Click here for the link.

2.  Overdrive is a free app you download to allow access to the eBooks and audiobooks.
Click here for the link.

free bookmarks

Here are some free downloadable bookmarks from a designer I enjoy.

Click here for the post with the free downloadable bookmarks. 

Happy Reading in 2016!