Northwood News ♦ October 2013

Book Group Invites New Members

By Carolyn Van Dyck

The Northwood Book Group marked a successful and enriching first year in May 2013.  Ably organized and coordinated by Esther Starobin, the Group is attended by an enthusiastic, collegial, and well-read group of neighbors who recommend the books to be discussed each month and enjoy very informative reviews of the stories, and the relevance of the characters revealed.

The Group’s reading schedule for this fall session begins 19 September 2013 with The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom, followed by Caleb’s Crossing by Geraldine Brooks on 17 October.  On 21 November, they’ll discuss Dear Life, short stories by Alice Munro, and on 16 January 2014, the Group will review The Soldier’s Wife by Margret Leroy.

All books chosen are available from Montgomery County Public Libraries, so no purchases are required.

The Northwood Book Group meets the third Thursday of the Month at 7:30 p.m. at a volunteer member’s home in the neighborhood.  New readers are welcomed, even if you have not been able to read the book beforehand; shared thoughts abound!  If you would like to attend and be notified of meeting dates, book titles to be reviewed, and locations, contact Esther Starobin at [contact details redacted].   ■