Longmont Book Club First Saturday Book Readers "The Magicians Nephew" C.S. Lewis

Well now that we've time traveled all over the place and back (Whew!) we can wander around one place for awhile albeit another place a little bit different than we may want it to be. Decembers choice is some Holiday fantasy chosen by Gerty. The Magicians Nephew by C.S.Lewis. The Magicians Nephew is actually the first book in the Chronicles of Narnia series in terms of sequence of events. It was written as a prequel and sets the stage for the other books in the series. It tells the story of two children in Victorian England who discover the World between the Woods with the different pools that lead them to the different worlds. The first world they enter is Charn, They reawaken the evil Queen Jadis. She travels with them and wreaks havoc throughout the remainder of the book. The next world they enter is Narnia, which the lion, King Aslan, is just creating (Hey I'm not making this stuff up, C.S. Lewis did). The Queen interferes and becomes immortal. Apple seeds from special trees eventually grow to be made into the magical wardrobe for the rest of the Narnia series.

HHhhhmmmmmm...a quick read that should make for some interesting and different discussion.

Then, post December meeting on the 13th, we have the Book Swap to End all Book Swaps which I promise to be a real humdinger! It's a busy time of year and it was decided 3:00 is as good a time as any so 3:00 is when we will begin. Come one , come all and come as you are, bring your best books worth trading and plan on taking some home. Most of all plan on meeting up with other members for wassailing (eating) and complementing me on my Snow Village.

And our January pick thank you goes to PJ after all the Holiday rush we can have Peace Like a River by Leif Engerto look forward to. Set in the Minnesota countryside and North Dakota Badlands of the early 1960's it's a beautifully told story of one family's quest to retrieve its most wayward member. Reuben Land, the novel's asthmatic and self-effacing narrator, recounts an unforgettable journey riddled with outlaw tales, heartfelt insights and bona fide miracles. Born without air in his lungs, Reuben is keenly aware of the gift of breath - and, by extension, the gift of life. Time and again, both gifts are bestowed on Reuben by his father, a gentlemanly soul who works as a school janitor and has the power - and faith - to bestow true miracles. But when Davy (Reuben's brother) kills two intruders who break into the Land home with evil intent, and then escapes from prison whilel the trial is in progress, events seem to have worsened beyond the aid of miracles. Or have they?
Equal parts tragedy, romance, adventure, yarn and meditation, Peace Like a River is an inspired story of family love, religious faith, and the lifelong work and trust required of both.

For February Pat has picked Margaret Atwood's "Cat's Eye" and there will be more on that - keep you eye on this page....

So, it looks like some good reading and a little fun thrown in. I hope to see you at the meetings and thanks for all your help!

*Remember we can all use the message board and email me anytime and start saving your books for the book swap! Any suggestions for a poll? Let me know!
THANKSTHANKSTHANKSJulie

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