Select a book for July meeting

BOOK SELECTIONS FOR JULY WERE SUBMITTED BY PATRICIA:

THE SECRET RIVER by Kate Greenville

In 1806 William Thornbill, an illiterate English bargeman and a man of quick temper but deep compassion, steals a
load of wood and, as a part of his lenient sentence, is deported along with his beloved wife, Sal, to the New South
Wales colony in what would become Australia. THE SECRET RIVER is the tale of William and Sal's deep love for their
small, exotic corner of the new world, and William's gradual realization that if he wants to make a home for his family,
he must forcibly take the land from he people who came before him. THE SECRET RIVER has been internationally
praised as a magnificent, transporting work of historical fiction.

WE TOOK TO THE WOODS by Louise Dickinson Rich

In her early thirties, Louise Dickinson Rich took to the woods of Maine with her husband. They found their livelihood
and raised a family in the remote backcountry settlement of Middle Dam, in the Rangeley area. Louise made time after
morning chores to write about their lives. First published in 1942, WE TOOK TO THE WOODS became an instant
bestseller. But WE TOOK TO THE WOODS is more than an adventure story, more than a simple nature study; it
portrays a cherished dream awakened into full life. Written with warmth, enthusiasm, and humor, it is a book to stir
the imagination.

THE CROWNING GLORY OF CALLA LILY PONDER by Rebecca Wells

Remember those books of the YA YA SISTERHOOD? Same author - this book is a light read - but, a fun & meaningful
read! Takes place in the south and it is about Calla Lily Ponder - Yes, she was named after the Calla Lily flower!
Enjoyable read!

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