Summer Reading Series : Isola and Grandview Nature Reserve walk

I enjoyed our inaugural meeting - always good news when a first meeting goes long!!

We chose to keep up a regular first Saturday of the month meeting with additional activities to be scheduled.

We chose our first book, Isola by Allegra Goodman. The novel is historical fiction based on real life. Marguerite is a wealthy heiress suddenly orphaned. Her guardian squanders her inheritance and punishes her for engaging in an inappropriate relationship. She is abandoned on an island off the coast of New France with two others. I usually read a lot of reviews, but I don't think I want to ruin the ending of this one.

In keeping with the novel, we'll combine discussion with a hike to the relatively isolated tip of Grandview, weather permitting. If the weather isn't favourable, we'll meet again at Busy Nothings.

We will have to walk a half mile on a gravel path to get to the beach. There is street parking outside of the preserve available. It's usually windier than other places so dress appropriately. There are lots of dining options available for lunch afterwards if anyone is interested.