Salt Creek Co-Ed Book Club

IMPORTANT READ
We will be sitting on the grassy slope instead of at the picnic tables.
It will be easier to hear the discussion. We won’t have a table for the food. Just a blanket. I will bring plates, napkins and plastic utensils.

Our co-ed Book Club will take place on the grass above Salt Creek Beach, officially named Sea Bluff Park. I will be arriving early so come on down. Walk thru the tunnel. We will set up our beach chairs on the grass and the Snacks in the center of the circle.

Book of the month

The Art Thief (Kellie)
By Michael Finkel, June 2023, Publish date
The Art Thief is a nonfiction true-crime narrative that chronicles the astonishing real-life story of Frenchman Stéphane Breitwieser, one of history’s most prolific art thieves. Over approximately eight years (1994–2002), he committed more than 200 thefts, stealing nearly 300 artworks valued at an estimated $1.4–$2 billion

The Amalfi Curse (Kathleen)
By Sara Penner, April 2025 Publish Date
The Amalfi Curse is a lush, page-turning blend of fictional magical realism and historical intrigue, where science meets witchcraft on the sea—and love’s power may hold the key to breaking an age-old curse.

READ one or the other or both Books📚

You may also find the printed version at your local library. To borrow the digital edition, place a hold through your library’s website and download the Libby app on your phone. For audiobooks, Hoopla Digital is another great option—ask your librarian for help if needed. Alternatively, you can purchase the book online or at a local bookstore.

PARKING: Be sure to pay the meter until 5:30p or use your all day pass. Park at Salt Creek Beach for $1.00 an hour, the pay machine accepts dollar bills or a credit card. Place the ticket on your dash. Or buy a one year Salt Creek Beach parking pass which starts on the day of purchase, senior price is $35. The card is sold in person at Laguna Niguel Regional Park on weekdays from 8 to 3:30, address: 28241 La Paz, Laguna Niguel, Phone # 949 923 2240. Slide your card into the pay machine, this will generate a ticket to place on your dashboard. It also includes Aliso Creek Beach and Capo Beach. You do not need your license plate number or a parking spot number.

DISCLAIMER: Group organizer and assistant organizers assume no liability; hike at your own risk. By being a member of this group you hereby agree to assume all risks and liability related to or resulting from any group functions. You agree that neither you nor any third party will hold any of the group's leaders, officers, or representatives liable for any injury, loss, or damage to your own person or any members of your family, friends, acquaintances, children, pets, or property, arising directly or as a consequence from a group activity. You also agree that your membership of this group is based on an "at will" basis.