Spring 2009 Meeting Dates

Stock up on the Spring 2009 Faith & Fiction books now . . . cozy up by the fire this winter and
let's get reading!  Join us on the following dates:

January 21 - In Search of Eden by Linda Nichols - A contemporary Christian mystery,
with some romance thrown in. 

February 25 - A Bride Most Begrudging by Deeanne Gist - Historical Christian fiction, with a twist
of romance (in honor of Valentine's month).  Set in Colonial America.

March 25 - The Shack by William P. Young - A recent best seller.  This one is . . . different.  It
will make you think.  Love it?  Hate it?  Let us know!

April 22- Year of Wonders: A Novel of the Plague by Geraldine Brooks - Pulitzer Prize winning
novelist, Brooks has written fantastic historical fiction set in an English village in 1666.  What
happens as the villagers' faith frays (or strengthens) during an epidemic of the plague?  Inspired
by a true story.  One of my favorite novels . . . ever.

May 27 - The Stones Cry Out by Sibella Giorello.  Contemporary Christian mystery.  FBI
agent Raleigh Harmon must race to unravel the secrets behind a murder tied to a civil rights
case.  Lots of twists and turns!

December Meeting: "Skipping Christmas"

We had a fantastic meeting at Tazza di Caffe tonight (be sure to check out their Macadamia White Chocolate Latte . . . mmmmm)! I think there was concensus on our opinion of Anne Rice's ability as an author. While we probably would have not picked up Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt because we aren't fans of her vampire novels, we are so glad we read this book! Her historical research really puts us in the place and time of Christ. The narrative voice is fantastic!

Our next book is Skipping Christmas by John Grisham. We will be meeting December 17th. This is a delightful, quick read about what happens when a couple decides to skip the commercialism of Christmas . . . and how the world reacts. I'll update with more information later, but we're thinking of meeting to watch the movie Christmas With the Kranks, based on the book. Check back later!

Hope to see you then!