Merry Christmas Book Club

Chris and I are heading out to Saskatchewan this afternoon so I wanted to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a bitchen New Year!

I'm taking my book along with me. I read some more last night and it has gotten better. I'm sure that the steamy sex scenes had something to do with it.

Wherever you may be travelling, I hope you have a very safe drive / flight.

Hugs to you all!

P.S. Santa had better be good to me. I've been an angel all year....

First Impressions...

I know some of you aren't starting the book yet because you don't want to be done too far in advance of the meeting, or perhaps haven't had the chance to pick it up yet. But I thought I'd give you my two cents anyway.

I love this book.

That's all.

At current rate of page turning I should be done by the time the Venza wheels into Dunham Cabin, Montana. That's okay though...I am going to finally get my hands on Book of Negroes this Christmas as well.

P.S. In the movie screen that is my head, this is what William and Mary look like. Yes, it's always Legends of the Fall. That kinda, sorta, might be my favourite movie and I didn't even realize it.

Book Club Recap

Big Thanks to Alana for a fun Book Club last night!!! The food was delicious...veggie chili and banana bread was so good together, I think this is how I will always serve it from now on (not to forget the real butter and salt too)


Alana's Choices for December book were:
1. The Year of the Flood - Margaret Atwood
2. Stitches: A Memoir - David Small
3. The Outlander - Gil Adamson


The Winner IS...

Click here for the author's website - Gil is a SHE! Short for Gillian, pronounced "Jill".
Click here for an interview with Gil and David Wrobleski (our fave author of the Never Ending Story of Edgar Sawtelle). It is semi long, but interesting!

I think this will be a great Christmas read. I did a little more looking online about it and it seems like it might be reminiscent of The Birth House (1900's young heroine) and One Thousand White Women (again, Wild West and young heroine). Two books I thoroughly enjoyed.

The chase in this book takes place across Southern Alberta Crowsnest Pass area, and at some point ventures into Frank, Alberta. Didn't we all take a field trip there as kids? This should be some interesting local historical fiction, which I always am excited about.

Thanks Amber and Candice for the cute, thoughtful gifts.

I hope wherever you travel for the holidays...be it Fort Mac, Saskatoon, Kauai, Montana, Castlegar, or a cozy Christmas at home...it will be safe and filled with good eats, sweet treats, lively conversation, and deep sleeps.

Happy Christmas Reading Ladies!!!

Book Club Week!

Hello ladies,


It is Book Club week! We are still on for Thursday, December 10th at Alana's? Can't wait to find out what we'll be reading...squeee!


I had to look back and see that it was April 3 that we last gathered at the Coldwell's...(then the Bray/Coldwell's). Seems like a lifetime ago! I do enjoy how I can reflect on how life was by the memories of our monthly get togethers.

We watched Choke (so weird that one)...

Jasmine was all bubbly...ha ha...

I was upset and worried I might be pregant (I wasn't) ...

Alana was tipsy and wanted to Britney dance party while Mike fought her on the song selection, but in that cute way guys have of egging her on and poking fun at her at the same time.

Kristin was off to Thailand with Kyle and posted her nervousness about how they'd travel together and if they'd still like each other at the end...turns out those were needless worries, weren't they?

...what do the rest of you remember about life 9 months ago...

See you on Thursday...