Salt Creek Beach Co-Ed Book Club (snacks)-Wednesday

Our co-ed Book Club will take place on the grass above Salt Creek Beach, officially named Sea Bluff Park. We won’t have a table for the food; instead a blanket will be set up for our snacks in the center of our circle. Plates, napkins and plastic utensils are provided.
Our host will be arriving early so come on down. Walk thru the tunnel. Bring your beach chair, or blanket and look for us on the grass.

Due to holidays, the next meeting was moved to the first Wednesday in January with no meeting in December, (3) books were selected. READ one or more📚:
Book 1: Title: “The Secret Life of Sunflowers”, by Marta Molnar. Historical Fiction, based on the true story of Vincent van Gogh’s sister-in-law (Johanna Bonger). This was written from a diary found years later. It describes how Johanna introduced Vincent’s legacy to the world.” (suggested by Kathryn)
Length: Audible is 9-hours & 52 minutes, paperback is 404 pages.

Book 2: Title: “Heartwood”, by Amity Gaige. Historical Fiction (inspired by real events). 2013, an experienced Appalachian Trail hiker goes missing. She has vanished 200 miles from her final destination. The Boston Globe called it, “the best thriller of 2025”. (suggested by Kellie)**
Length: Audible is 8-hours & 45 minutes, paperback is 320 pages.

Book 3: Title: “Pride & Prejudice”, by Jane Austen. Fiction, but considered an accurate portrayal of the social customs of the English upper-middle class during the Regency era. This is the most popular novel by the author. It is written as, “the unforgettable story of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy”. Elizabeth navigates love and self-discovery in this period. (suggested by Ron)
Length: Audible is 10-hours and 43 minutes, paperback is 448 pages.

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 for 2 hours, 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.