Category Archives: Anderson Book Club

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

Posted on November 7, 2010 by sadiejean

—4— Amazon.com released its lists of the 100 best books of 2010, one list ranked by editors, the other by readers.  Here is the top 10 by the editors: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot Faithful Place: … Continue reading →

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Grave Sight

Posted on October 5, 2010 by sadiejean

—4— Well fellow readers, October has come. Which means it is time for some good mysteries, spooky reads, and novels of suspense!  First review of the season is a recent Anderson Family Book Club reading choice, Grave Sight by Charlaine … Continue reading →

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What the Andersons Have Been Reading

Posted on April 21, 2010 by sadiejean

I realized I haven’t reviewed several of the (semi)recent Anderson family Book Club reads.  So here are some quick musings on them! Crashing Through: The Extraordinary True Story of the Man Who Dared to See by Robert Kurson —4— Crashing Through is … Continue reading →

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The Lost Symbol

Posted on December 17, 2009 by sadiejean

—3.5— Do you ever feel like you just aren’t able to give a book its fair chance?  I was so busy during the time my book club was reading Dan Brown’s latest thriller The Lost Symbol, I don’t think I … Continue reading →

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Standing Still

Posted on August 25, 2009 by sadiejean

—3— I read Standing Still by Kelly Simmons in one sitting, while riding on the train to downtown Chicago.  It is not a big book, it is not a particularly profound book, but it was an enjoyable read and it … Continue reading →

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People of the Book

Posted on May 25, 2009 by sadiejean

—4— Well, I think I have now read enough of Geraldine Brook’s work to say that I am truly a fan of her writing.  It is always thoughtful and consistent, and often mesmerizing and beautiful.  Her novel People of the Book … Continue reading →

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The Little Giant of Aberdeen County

Posted on March 11, 2009 by sadiejean

—4.5— For anyone looking for cute, quaint story that feels like a fairy tale and will make you smile time and time again, I wholeheartedly recommend Tiffany Baker’s The Little Giant of Aberdeen County.  Truly is born the biggest baby … Continue reading →

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The Shipping News

Posted on January 29, 2009 by sadiejean

—3— I was originally a bit disappointed by Annie Proulx The Shipping News, and while I have not been converted into a fan, I do have a greater appreciation of the story after discussing its nuances with my family’s book … Continue reading →

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The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid: A Memoir

Posted on August 25, 2008 by sadiejean

—4— The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid by Bill Bryson, is an excellent book for any person who experienced the 1950’s firsthand, or, anyone (like me) who is a fan of this amazingly witty and funny author.  Bryson takes us back … Continue reading →

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Can’t Wait to Get to Heaven

Posted on July 12, 2008 by sadiejean

—3— The most recent edition of the Anderson’s Book Club had us reading Fannie Flagg’s Can’t Wait to Get to Heaven.  Unfortunately, with the ridiculousness of PA school, I didn’t finish it in time (and you may have noticed the … Continue reading →

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