Books with a Buzz

Red Mars which was published in 1992, explores the first colonization of Mars which in the book starts in the year 2026, (so definitely is still science fiction). This is joint American-Russian venture about the trip to Mars and the terraforming of the planet once they arrive.

Hi Bee Members! We have an exciting and great Author Meet & Greet to close off the year! Long-time Anchor & Correspondent for CNN and ABC News will be attending our book club to give her insights on how she tackled her career as a network journalist, living as an Chinese Asian-American, and preserving through the challenges of life with grace and vigor. Even if you haven't finished the book, I highly recommend attending because Carol is so eloquently spoken and inspiring.

You're welcome to attend even if you haven't quite finished the book, as long as you don't mind spoilers being discussed. Attendees should generally expect to order something to eat or drink.

Here's a description of the book:

CNN anchor Carol Lin is at the height of her career after becoming the first network journalist to break the news of the 9/11 attacks.

A month later, she finds herself in the crosshairs of a Taliban sniper along Pakistan’s border with Afghanistan, a stark reminder of the sacrifices she made to succeed in a white-centric, male-dominated journalism career. For Lin, breaking news and the defining split second when lives change is a drug—and a love that her traditional Chinese mother warned would never love her back. But when devastating news breaks apart her own life, Lin is forced to question a career that demands everything, a marriage marked by infidelity and cancer, and the sacrifices required to become the mother her daughter needs her to be.

Told with fierce wit and candor, When News Breaks is the story of a woman who has been places and seen things but still has to discover who she really is behind the headlines.

Rated: 4.83 on Goodreads

If you're not interested in being the organizer but you'd like to host a one-time meeting, it's easy! Just pick a book, a date, and a venue, and commit to attending! Message the organizer to find out more. Don't be shy: We have over 2,000+ members, so there are sure to be a few people who want to read whatever book you're excited about. We're always looking for hosts to help keep the book club vibrant!