The Russian Concubine–Kate Furnivall
September 30, 2009
Kate has drawn from her own experience to create a debut novel of adventure, love and historical journey.
Come join us for our bookclub discussion on Wednesday, October 28 at 7pm
The Art of Racing in the Rain– Garth Stein
September 1, 2009gather with the Bookman book club on September 30 , at 7 pm in a lively discussion of life through the eyes of Enzo, the dog.
Thousand Splendid Suns–Khalid Hosseini
August 10, 2009
Our book club read for the month of August is another masterpiece by Khaid Hosseini, join us at the Bookman on August 27 at 7pm for discussion.
Louise: the Adventures of a Chicken–Kate de Camillo
August 10, 2009
what fun!!! Louise is an independent, confident hen who is out to see the world.
Potawatomi Indian Summer signing
July 27, 2009
Jennifer and Ryan Oldenburg will be at the Bookman on Friday , July 31 at 7 pm…come join us and share your memories
the Bookman recommends: Shanghai Girls by Lisa See
July 2, 2009
Another intriguing read from the author of “Snowflower and the Secret Fan”. Pearl and May are “beautiful” sisters who must leave their modeling jobs in Shanghai to fulfill payment of a debt owed by their father. Their lives in San Francisco lead two unique paths.
enjoy our bookclub read for July–Pomegranate Soup
July 2, 2009
3 sisters flee Iran in 1978 and arrive in Ireland by way of London. Open the Babylon Cafe and are observed by the community, some welcome, some wonder about their presence.
City of Thieves by David Benioff
June 1, 2009
a gripping story of the siege of Leningrad and the “thieves” who struggled to survive
A Book by Mordicai Gerstein
June 1, 2009
a story of a family who live in a book…the youngest member is eager to find her story.
Coop: A Year of Poultry, Pigs, and Parenting
May 18, 2009
Michael Perry’s delightful “next” edition of life at home on the farm in Wisconsin