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book club: The Portsmouth Book Club - February Pick - The Hunger Games - 01/30/10 12:44 AM
Last month we discussed, The Help, by Kathryn Stockett. Our group rallied around this book in unison and gave it the universal thumbs up. Although the book was heavily weighted in feminine character and thought (there wasn't one strong male character throughout), the men enjoyed this novel as equally as the women. For me it was a bit of a slow start, but once it got going, you just couldn't put it down. I was up until 3am one evening (morning!) finishing this book because I just had to find out what happened next. I have never understood how an author … (0 comments)
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book club: The Portsmouth Book Club - December Pick - 11/17/09 01:33 PM
Our December pick for the Portsmouth Book Club is The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. Here is a brief synopsis from Barnes and Noble of The Book Thief: It’s just a small story really, about among other things: a girl, some words, an accordionist, some fanatical Germans, a Jewish fist-fighter, and quite a lot of thievery. . . . Set during World War II in Germany, Markus Zusak’s groundbreaking new novel is the story of Liesel Meminger, a foster girl living outside of Munich. Liesel scratches out a meager existence for herself by stealing when she encounters something she can’t … (2 comments)
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book club: Portsmouth Book Club August - Murder on the Orient Express - 07/17/09 11:58 AM
The Portsmouth Book Club met last Tuesday, the 14th, to discuss, Three Cups of Tea, by Greg Mortenson and Oliver Relin at McMenemy's Irish Restaurant and Pub. What a fantastic book! The book was an auto-biography of sorts of Mr. Mortenson, written by journalist Oliver Relin. The book details Mr. Mortenson's trials and tribulations during his campaign in Pakistan and Afghanistan building schools for girls. If Mr. Mortenson had written this book himself, I would have thought, "Oh, sure. Nice Ego." And if this had been a fictitious novel, it would have been terrible, because you would NEVER believe the authenticity … (2 comments)
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book club: The Portsmouth Book Club July Pick - Three Cups of Tea - 06/10/09 12:03 AM
Tonight we had our June meeting for the Portsmouth Book Club where we discussed, The Reader, by Bernhard Schlink. Our book club now has over 150 members! We have been growing like crazy. Who knew that we had that many fierce book lovers in Seacoast New Hampshire? I finally took a picture of one of our meetings with a few of our members who came this evening. It is a bit fuzzy. I am kneeling in the front row in blue.
I have not seen the movie yet (which stars Kate Winslet), and I hear that the movie does justice … (3 comments)
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book club: The Portsmouth Book Club June Pick - The Reader - 05/17/09 10:04 PM
Two Portsmouth Book Club Announcements!
Annoucement One: Our June pick is, The Reader, by Bernhard Schlink. We will meet, as usual, on the second Tuesday of the month in June at 7pm. Here is a brief synopsis of the novel from the editor:
"Set in postwar Germany, The Reader is a provocative, morally challenging, and deeply moving novel about a young boy's erotic awakening in a clandestine love affair with a mysterious older woman. Falling ill on his way home from school, 15-year-old Michael Berg is rescued by Hanna, a woman twice his age. For a time, the two become passionate … (0 comments)
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book club: Join the Portsmouth Book Club! - 03/06/09 11:09 PM
The next meeting for the Portsmouth Book Club will be Tuesday, March 10th. We will be discussing the book, Omnivore's Dilemma, by Michael Pollan. You can find more information on our monthly book club group by visiting the Portsmouth Book Club home page. We will be meeting at the Coat of Arms in downtown Portsmouth at 7pm.
Our book club normally visits a wide range of book selections on a monthly basis. Our group members bring ideas for the next book selection and then we hold a vote so come prepared to nominate something you would love to read! This way, … (0 comments)
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book club: The Portsmouth Book Club February Meeting - 01/31/09 11:10 AM
I believe I forgot to post our January meeting on Active Rain. This month we read The Poisonwood Bible and enjoyed a lively discussion of the famous novel at our usual place of libations and stimulating conversation, The Coat Of Arms in downtown Portsmouth.
My Portsmouth Book Club has hit the 100 member mark! As I am writing this, we now have 107 members! It is a milestone!
Next month we will be discussing The Pillars of the Earth, by Ken Follett which is a book in my all time top five favorite books. However, the group chose the book, I … (1 comments)
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book club: The Unexpected Christmas Gift - 12/23/08 11:10 AM
I have no words to describe it. It was truly a small miracle!
I run a book club in Portsmouth, NH. The book we chose for next month is The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver. So, as usual, I ordered a copy from Amazon.Com for a whole penny plus shipping, hardcover too! You can find the best deals on Amazon.
My book had not arrived yet and it had been two weeks, I was about to contact the Seller last night but I never got around to it because I received an email from someone who found me last night on … (13 comments)
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book club: The Portsmouth Book Club - On The Road - 12/08/08 08:29 PM
Tomorrow, Tuesday, December 9th, we will be holding the Portsmouth Book Club once again at The Coat of Arms in downtown Portsmouth at 7pm. We will be discussing On The Road by Jack Kerouac.
Anyone is welcome to attend. You do not have to sign up, there is always room for plenty. You can join the group and receive regular updates on the Portsmouth Book Club home page.
This time we are also holding a Yankee Swap with books! Bring a used copy of your FAVORITE book, a book you love to share. Wrap it up and throw it in the … (4 comments)
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book club: Portsmouth Book Club - The Great Gatsby - 11/09/08 10:18 AM
The Portsmouth Book Club
This coming Tuesday we will be meeting at the Coat of Arms at 7pm to discuss The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. You still have time to read it! It is a short read so pick it up and come along! Everyone is invited and encouraged to participate.
You don't have to be a member, but if you would like to sign up and receive regular announcements as to book selections and changes in venues, please visit the Portsmouth Book Club home page.
Our meetings are very relaxed, free and open. You may come just to … (2 comments)
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book club: The Portsmouth Book Club says Goodbye to Molly Malones - 10/10/08 10:04 AM
I am the founder and organizer of The Portsmouth Book Club which meets on the second Tuesday of every month at Molly Malones Irish Pub. We currently have about 70 members and about 15-20 attend the meetings each month.
As many of you Portsmouth Dwellers are aware of, Molly Malones is gone. We are terribly sad that not only will we be losing this wonderful venue, we will also be losing a wonderful Portsmouth landmark.
Why is Molly's gone? Andrew Corbin, the former owner, told me that he was made an offer he couldn't refuse and it closed in record time. … (5 comments)
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