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Minnie Solomon z''l Book Club

Upcoming Sessions

1. Thursday, July 10, 2025 14 Tammuz 5785

11:00 AM - 12:30 PMMixed Presence - Monogamy by Sue Miller

2. Thursday, August 7, 2025 13 Av 5785

11:00 AM - 12:30 PMMixed Presence - A Tree Grown in Brooklyn by Betty Smith

3. Thursday, September 4, 2025 11 Elul 5785

11:00 AM - 12:30 PMMixed Presence - Gilead by Marilyn Robinson

4. Thursday, October 9, 2025 17 Tishrei 5786

11:00 AM - 12:30 PMMixed Presence - Round House by Louise Erdrich

5. Thursday, November 6, 2025 15 Cheshvan 5786

11:00 AM - 12:30 PMMixed Presence - The Secret History of Home Economics by Danielle Dreilinger

6. Thursday, December 4, 2025 14 Kislev 5786

11:00 AM - 12:30 PMMixed Presence - Our Kind of People by Carole Wallace
Past Sessions
Thursday, June 5, 2025 9 Sivan 5785 - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM - Mixed Presence - Miss Morgan's Book Brigade by Janet Skeslien Charles
Thursday, May 1, 2025 3 Iyar 5785 - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM - Mixed Presence- Code Name Sapphire by Pam Jenoff
Thursday, April 3, 2025 5 Nisan 5785 - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM - Mixed Presence- Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
Thursday, March 6, 2025 6 Adar 5785 - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM - Mixed Presence- Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
Thursday, February 6, 2025 8 Sh'vat 5785 - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM - Mixed Presence- Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club by J. Ryan Stradal
Thursday, January 2, 2025 2 Tevet 5785 - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM - Mixed Presence- I Feel Bad About My Neck by Nora Ephron
Thursday, December 5, 2024 4 Kislev 5785 - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM - Mixed Presence- One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle
Thursday, November 7, 2024 6 Cheshvan 5785 - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM - Mixed Presence- City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert
Thursday, September 5, 2024 2 Elul 5784 - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM - Mixed Presence- Homecoming by Kate Morton
Thursday, August 1, 2024 26 Tammuz 5784 - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM - Mixed Presence- Horse by Geraldine Brooks
Thursday, June 6, 2024 29 Iyar 5784 - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM - Mixed Presence- Susan, Linda, Nina & Cokie by Lisa Napoli
Thursday, May 2, 2024 24 Nisan 5784 - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM - Mixed Presence- Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr
Thursday, April 4, 2024 25 Adar II 5784 - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM - Mixed Presence- Chances Are by Richard Russo
Thursday, March 7, 2024 27 Adar I 5784 - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM - Mixed Presence- Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Thursday, February 1, 2024 22 Sh'vat 5784 - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM - Mixed Presence- Good Night, Irene by Luis Alberto Urrea

The Minnie Solomon z"l Book Club meets on the first Thursday of every month to discuss popular literature.    

Do you love reading and discussing great books? Then come join the Minnie Solomon z"l Book Club! Our lively and engaging group meets on the first Thursday of every month to discuss popular literature and share our thoughts and insights.

Led by experienced and passionate readers, our book club offers a warm and welcoming environment where you can connect with other book lovers and engage in stimulating conversations about some of the best books around. From bestselling novels to award-winning works of non-fiction, we explore a wide range of genres and topics, and encourage lively and respectful discussion.

Our group is open to all who love to read, whether you are a lifelong reader or just starting out. We value diversity of opinion and perspective, and strive to create a supportive and inclusive community for all our members.

So if you're looking for a fun and engaging way to connect with others who share your love of literature, come join us for our next meeting. We can't wait to see you there!

Contact Carol Hershman or Diane Anderson for more information on how to join this informative and lively discussion!


Upcoming book selections:
 

August 01, 2024
Horse by Geraldine Brooks
In this captivating narrative, Brooks explores the bond between a man and his horse, delving into themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the powerful connections that can transcend even the most challenging circumstances.

September 05, 2024
Homecoming by Kate Morton
Morton's spellbinding novel unravels the mysteries of a grand old house and the family that once lived there, weaving a tapestry of secrets, memory, and the unbreakable bonds of home and family.
 

November 07, 2024
City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert
A vibrant and utterly captivating novel set in the theater world of 1940s New York City. Gilbert's protagonist embarks on a journey of self-discovery filled with excitement, heartbreak, and the transformative power of female friendship.

December 05, 2024
One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle
Serle takes readers on a journey to the stunning Amalfi Coast, where one woman embarks on a transformative vacation after a personal loss. This novel is a celebration of love, the beauty of Italy, and the ways in which travel can heal and renew.

January 02, 2025
I Feel Bad About My Neck by Nora Ephron
With her trademark wit and insight, Ephron reflects on the joys and challenges of aging, particularly for women. This collection of essays is at once hilariously funny, candid, and profoundly moving.
 

February 06, 2025
Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club by J. Ryan Stradal
Stradal's novel captures the heart and soul of Midwestern life, centering around a beloved local supper club and the family that runs it. It's a story of love, community, and the simple pleasures that make life worth living.

March 06, 2025
Born A Crime By Trevor Noah
Noah's autobiography provides a compelling, humorous, and poignant look at his life growing up in South Africa during apartheid, offering insights into the complexities of identity, race, and family.

 

April 03, 2025
Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
McBride weaves a tale of community and the unlikely connections that form between the diverse residents who frequent a small grocery store, exploring the ways in which ordinary places can become extraordinary through the power of human connection.

May 01, 2025
Code Name Sapphire by Pam Jenoff

A gripping historical novel that follows the journey of a young woman who becomes involved in a dangerous mission to save her family during World War II. Jenoff combines intense drama with deeply emotional storytelling to explore themes of courage, sacrifice, and the strength of the human spirit.

June 5, 2025
Miss Morgan's Book Brigade by Janet Skeslien Charles
Based on the extraordinary little-known history of the women who received the Croix de Guerre medal for courage under fire, Miss Morgan’s Book Brigade is a “rich, glorious, life-affirming tribute to literature and female solidarity. 

MonogamyJuly 10, 2025
Monogamy by Sue Miller
A brilliantly insightful novel, engrossing and haunting, about marriage, love, family, happiness and sorrow.

MonogamyAugust 7, 2025
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith
A young girl's coming-of-age at the turn of the twentieth century.

 

MonogamySeptember 4, 2025
Gilead by Marilynnne Robinson
A hymn of praise and lamentation to the God-haunted existence that Reverend Ames loves passionately, and from which he will soon part.

 

MonogamyOctober 9, 2025
Round House by Louise Erdrich
An exquisitely told story of a boy on the cusp of manhood who seeks justice and understanding in the wake of a terrible crime that upends and forever transforms his family.

 

MonogamyNovember 6, 2025
The Secret History of Home Economics by Danielle Dreilinger
Traces the field’s history from Black colleges to Eleanor Roosevelt to Okinawa, from a Betty Crocker brigade to DIY techies.

 

MonogamyDecember 4, 2025
Our Kind of People by Carol Wallace
A cutthroat tale of a world in which an invitation or an avoided glance can be the difference between fortune and ruin.

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