At Claire Shook's home.
Just One Look by Harlan Coben
From Jane:
"Our May book club meeting was held at Claire's home. Thank you so much for hosting Claire! We had a wonderful discussion of our May book choice, Just One Look. It has so many twists, turns, and surprises, it kept us all on the edge of our seats!"
Newest baby to the Palehua Book Club:
Kaleb Paet born May 20, 2006
Helpful link:
Reading Group Guides
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Wednesday, March 15, 2006
Wednesday, February 15, 2006
State of Fear 2/15/06
At Jane Gorton's Home.
State of Fear by Micheal Crichton
In attendance:
Jane Gorton
Rhona Slingerland
Caddie Welling
Sarah Ohki
Joy Paet
State of Fear by Micheal Crichton
In attendance:
Jane Gorton
Rhona Slingerland
Caddie Welling
Sarah Ohki
Joy Paet
Wednesday, January 18, 2006
The Winds of War 1/18/06
At Angela Mueller's Home.
The Winds of War by Herman Wouk
In attendance:
Angela Mueller
Joy Paet
Caddie Welling
Molly Koch
De Dotson
Jane Gorton
Rhona Slingerland
Sarah Ohki
It was an Epic!
The Winds of War by Herman Wouk
In attendance:
Angela Mueller
Joy Paet
Caddie Welling
Molly Koch
De Dotson
Jane Gorton
Rhona Slingerland
Sarah Ohki
It was an Epic!
Wednesday, December 21, 2005
The Book Borrower 12/21/2005
At Sarah Ohki's Home.
The Book Borrower by Alice Mattison
In attendance:
Sarah Ohki
Joy Paet
Jane Gorton
Angela Mueller
Rhona Slingerland
Caddie Welling
Molly Koch
Claire Shook
This was a book selection by Jane Gorton.
**Not to get confused with The Book Thief by Markus Zusak which I LOVED! we read in April 2009**
The Book Borrower by Alice Mattison
In attendance:
Sarah Ohki
Joy Paet
Jane Gorton
Angela Mueller
Rhona Slingerland
Caddie Welling
Molly Koch
Claire Shook
This was a book selection by Jane Gorton.
**Not to get confused with The Book Thief by Markus Zusak which I LOVED! we read in April 2009**
Wednesday, November 16, 2005
Thursday, October 20, 2005
Pope Joan 10/20/05
At Jane Gorton's home.
Pope Joan by Donna Cross
I thought this book was really interesting. Very tragic but historically interesting.
There was a movie called Pope Joan in 1972.
AND Summit Entertainment is releasing Pope Joan in 2009. (They are the same studio that is releasing Twilight December 12, 2008.)
update 1/22/08
Pope Joan is now on DVD
update 7/26/2011
Pope Joan by Donna Cross
I thought this book was really interesting. Very tragic but historically interesting.
There was a movie called Pope Joan in 1972.
AND Summit Entertainment is releasing Pope Joan in 2009. (They are the same studio that is releasing Twilight December 12, 2008.)
update 1/22/08
Pope Joan is now on DVD
update 7/26/2011
Wednesday, September 21, 2005
Sahara 9/21/05
Wednesday, August 10, 2005
Sheri McEntire Farewell 8/10/05
Thank you Molly for opening your beautiful home to the largest Book Club turnout since Sheri's baby shower!
Angela Mueller, Ann Toilolo, Sheri McEntire, Jane Gorton, Heather Bernal, Rhona Slingerland, Molly Koch, Sarah Ohki, De Dotson, Joy Paet, Sally Holstein, Moana Piena, Dawn
It was so wonderful to see everyone there! AND 4 new babies.
Congrats to the new mothers and welcome back to Book Club.
WE'VE MISSED YOU!!!
Sarah Ohki & Max (Makoto) June 9th
Molly & Braden Kai - June 20th
Angela Muller & Jessica - July 3rd
Moana Piena & Makoa - July 8th
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince by J. K. Rowling
The movie is set to be released November 21, 2008
~*~*~*~*~SEPTEMBER'S BOOK~*~*~*~*~*~
SAHARA by Clive Cussler
Here is a list of other books, in no particular order, that were made mention at August's Book Club. . . possibly up for vote in future meetings. I gathered a 0-5 star rating from Amazon.com to give you an idea what 'mainstream' people think of these books.
The books are listed in no particular order:
Alas Babylon by Pat Frank (4 1/2 Stars)
Pope Joan by Donna Cross (4 1/2 Stars)
Angry Housewives Eating Bon Bons by Lorna Landvik (4 Stars)
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis (4 1/2 Stars)
The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom (4 1/2 Stars)
The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini (4 1/2 Stars)
The Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson (4 1/2 Stars)
Brave New World by Aldous Huxley (4 stars)
Here are some resources on the Net that may be of interest:
Welcome to Chinaberry
Online Literature Library - Classics at the Online Literature Library
The Official Web Site of Bestselling Author Dan Brown
Questia - The Online Library of Books and Journals
Free eBooks by Globusz Publishing
Angela Mueller, Ann Toilolo, Sheri McEntire, Jane Gorton, Heather Bernal, Rhona Slingerland, Molly Koch, Sarah Ohki, De Dotson, Joy Paet, Sally Holstein, Moana Piena, Dawn
It was so wonderful to see everyone there! AND 4 new babies.
Congrats to the new mothers and welcome back to Book Club.
WE'VE MISSED YOU!!!
Sarah Ohki & Max (Makoto) June 9th
Molly & Braden Kai - June 20th
Angela Muller & Jessica - July 3rd
Moana Piena & Makoa - July 8th
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince by J. K. Rowling
The movie is set to be released November 21, 2008
~*~*~*~*~SEPTEMBER'S BOOK~*~*~*~*~*~
SAHARA by Clive Cussler
Here is a list of other books, in no particular order, that were made mention at August's Book Club. . . possibly up for vote in future meetings. I gathered a 0-5 star rating from Amazon.com to give you an idea what 'mainstream' people think of these books.
The books are listed in no particular order:
Alas Babylon by Pat Frank (4 1/2 Stars)
Pope Joan by Donna Cross (4 1/2 Stars)
Angry Housewives Eating Bon Bons by Lorna Landvik (4 Stars)
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis (4 1/2 Stars)
The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom (4 1/2 Stars)
The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini (4 1/2 Stars)
The Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson (4 1/2 Stars)
Brave New World by Aldous Huxley (4 stars)
Here are some resources on the Net that may be of interest:
Welcome to Chinaberry
Online Literature Library - Classics at the Online Literature Library
The Official Web Site of Bestselling Author Dan Brown
Questia - The Online Library of Books and Journals
Free eBooks by Globusz Publishing
Wednesday, July 20, 2005
The Secret Life of Bees 7/20/2005 SECOND ANNIVERSARY
At Rhona Slingerland's home.
The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd
In attendance and book rating 1-10 around the room:
Sarah Ohki - 9 ~Congratulations! New Mom to Max
De Dotson - 9
Rhona Slingerland - 9 1/2
Joy Paet - 8
Molly Koch - 9 1/2 ~Congratulations! New Mom to Braden
Sheri McEntire
Caddie Welling - (1st time!)
Another great book choice. Thanks Molly Koch for the suggestion.
Anyone not surprised a movie is expected for release in 2009?
In my notes I wrote down my favorite epitaph from Rhona's wall:
The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd
In attendance and book rating 1-10 around the room:
Sarah Ohki - 9 ~Congratulations! New Mom to Max
De Dotson - 9
Rhona Slingerland - 9 1/2
Joy Paet - 8
Molly Koch - 9 1/2 ~Congratulations! New Mom to Braden
Sheri McEntire
Caddie Welling - (1st time!)
Another great book choice. Thanks Molly Koch for the suggestion.
Anyone not surprised a movie is expected for release in 2009?
In my notes I wrote down my favorite epitaph from Rhona's wall:
Today's Menu:
Two Things
1) Take it
2) Leave it
Wednesday, June 22, 2005
Timeline 6/22/05
At Joy Paet's home.
Timeline by Michael Crichton
In attendance and book rating 1-10:
Joy Paet - 8 1/2
Tina Gamez
Rhona Slingerland
Heather Bernal - 9
Moana Piena
(Molly Koch - 7 1/2 review by email)
(De Dotson - 8 review by email)
It was finally my turn to host!! Hooray! I have a house!!!
This book was very imaginative and in depth. Also, Timeline was made into a movie which was okay. Though, in my opinion, the book was better. =)
Timeline by Michael Crichton
In attendance and book rating 1-10:
Joy Paet - 8 1/2
Tina Gamez
Rhona Slingerland
Heather Bernal - 9
Moana Piena
(Molly Koch - 7 1/2 review by email)
(De Dotson - 8 review by email)
It was finally my turn to host!! Hooray! I have a house!!!
This book was very imaginative and in depth. Also, Timeline was made into a movie which was okay. Though, in my opinion, the book was better. =)
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