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By: Aracelis Matteson

Aracelis Matteson — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 15:07:17 +0000

Sehr toller Bericht. Mein Urlaub soll dieses Jahr wirklich traumhaft werden. Ich reise mit meinem Mann dieses mal in die USA. Unser unvergesslichster Urlaub war bis jetzt im Jahr 2002 in Kenia, es war einfach unglaublich. Urlaubsreife Grüße

By: Book Group Buzz - Discussion of Book Clubs, Reading Lists, and Literary News - Booklist Online » Blog Archive » Book Group Themes for December

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 19:50:29 +0000

[...] I’ve aired my disgruntled feelings about Christmas books in prior posts on this site, but some of you will insist on indulging the Christmas theme anyway. If you do so, you might try some of my favorite Christmas reads, posted previously here. [...]

By: The Way of Shadows, by Brent Weeks « Blogging for a Good Book

The Way of Shadows, by Brent Weeks « Blogging for a Good Book — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:13:59 +0000

[...] A note before I get into today’s review. It should be apparent by now that I’m not observing the holidays in this week’s posts. If you’re like me, by this time in the season, you’re ready to undeck the halls and find some jollies that aren’t seasonal. If you’re still in search of Christmas spirit, I offered my thoughts on Christmas reading here and here. [...]

By: Christine O'Brien

Christine O'Brien — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:43:33 +0000

Try The Gift by Pete Hamill, or Empty Stockings by Denis Hamill. Both are good, not sappy, focus on an the Irish in Brooklyn, NY, one in 1952, and one in 1963, the Christmas after JFK’s assassination.

By: Christine O'Brien

Christine O'Brien — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:24:26 +0000

The Gift by Pete Hamill takes place at Christmastime in Brooklyn, NY in 1952. My book group read it last year and enjoyed it. It’s not needlessly sappy, and it is a good story.

Also, Pete’s brother Denis wrote Empty Stockings, a “Brooklyn Christmas Tale” that takes place in 1963, the Christmas after President Kennedy was shot. It is also a good story, and I’m considering it for my group (if I can get enought copies) next year!

By: Alex

Alex — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:36:29 +0000

When I first began facilitating our group, I tried to have holiday-themed titles. After doing the few classics (Christmas Carol, Christmas Memory, and….well that’s it) we tried a few titles that I struggled to find. We quickly learned why it was such a struggle.

Now, instead of doing a holiday title, I make a point to find titles that are easier, shorter reads. December is a very busy month for most and having lighter fare for the club turns reading from another ‘must do’ during the holidays into a anticipated respite.

By: Joan Bares

Joan Bares — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:23:21 +0000

Have you seen the illustrated adult book about Longfellow and his poem – I heard the bells on Christmas Day. Awesome.