Saturday, December 8, 2012

Las Vegas Bookies Selection 2008-2009


Our book club, the Las Vegas Bookies, began in late 2008.  We had  hits and a few misses with our book selections.  However, we always had a great time.  Here's a list of our first year's pick and our group opinion of the books. 





Las Vegas Bookies 2008-2009 Book Selections  

Title                                          Author                                                        Verdict


Edgar Sawtelle                         David Wrobleski                                          Ugh

The Thirteenth Tale                Diane Setterfield                                           Great  

Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian      Marina Lewycka                       Ugh

Monkeewrench                       P.J. Tracy                                                      Good  

Very Valentine                        Adriana Trigiani                                            Ugh

Loving Frank                           Nancy Horan                                                Great

Devil in Junior League            Linda F. Lee                                                 Ugh

1000 White Women                Jim Fergus                                                       Great  

The Help                                 Kathryn Stockett                                             Great

People of the Book                 Geraldine Brooks                                            Great

Coco Chanel                            Edmonde Charles-Roux                                Double Ugh

Forgotten Garden                    Kate Morton                                                  Good


My favorite book on this list was The Thirteenth Tale.  In fact, it is one of my all time favorite books.  Of course, The Help, is also at the top of the list.  Loving Frank generated a top notch book club discussion as did 1000 White Women.  Oh yes, People of the Book is a must read too.  I highly recommend these five books.  

If you decide to give them read, please let me know your opinion.

My, my!  Are any of your favorite books on this list?  

Happy Reading,



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