A note from Sonya
Last Night at Corfu
Greetings Happy Bookers,
We had a great time last night at Corfu and did a lot of personal catching up. It felt like it's been a long time since we've all been together and there was much to discuss.
Next meeting
February: All Better Now
Our book for February is All Better Now by Neal Shusterman.
We'll meet at The Cattle Ranch Steak House in Sanford on Thursday, February 26 at 6:30pm.
They do not have an official website, so that is the Facebook link. There is also information online, but for those who just want the address, it's:
- Address
- 2700 Sanford Ave, Sanford, FL, United States, 32773
Looking ahead
March: The Forgotten Garden
The Forgotten Garden
Our book for March. This was on our wish list years ago and Louisa says she loves Kate Morton's writing.
Club news
Meeting Auggie
We loved meeting Auggie, Crystal's new partner in crime, and learning about their training.
Book discussion
We Loved Finding My Way
We loved Finding My Way and learning more about Malala and her journey to becoming a woman.
There were so many topics to discuss and many circled back to The Lion Women of Tehran and A Woman is No Man and the culture these women are so suppressed by.
This is one of those rare books where there's so much to discuss that we did not talk about much else during our time together.
Book discussion
Taking Her Power Back
We were very happy to see how Malala took her power back and that she had friends who supported her but also called her out when it was warranted.
We were disappointed in her mother and the mindset drilled into her that women aren't supposed to be happy. (We did love the clothing she bought Malala for her wedding.)
Interesting that when the Taliban was invading Afghanistan, the only leaders who took some kind of action when she called them was the women. She feels that the men only used her for photo ops and to further their own political careers.
The very fine line she has to walk between being herself and bucking the stifling traditions but also remaining able to influence, help and promote education and empowerment for girls and women.
Stay tuned
A Great Interview with Malala
Mary Fran is going to share a link of a great interview with Malala.
Sweet thanks
Thank You, Cathy!
Cathy brought lots of variety of absolutely delicious homemade cookies to share with all of us.
Nancy was still talking about the Pecan Sandies this morning. Thank you so much, Cathy!
Quick mentions
A Few Other Books We Discussed
We did briefly discuss a few other books:
Theo of Golden
There is currently a Goodreads giveaway for this book.
Grace and Henry's Holiday Movie Marathon
Author Charles Martin
Especially his Keeper series that's set in Florida. It's fun to read stories in places we're familiar with.
The Correspondent
This one is fabulous in audio.
Belated news
Mary Fran's 700+ Page Feat
I neglected to mention last month that Mary Fran read a 700+ page book ON HER OWN!
That's like two Mary Fran chosen books in one!
Odds and ends
Gen Alpha Lingo Watch
- Mr. Lindsey is the teacher I follow who keeps me up to speed on the current Gen Alpha lingo. He's hilarious and I highly recommend his reels.
Word of the month
Choppelganger
The newest word I love is 'choppelganger' — which is a bad Temu version of a doppelganger.
Sonya
Pictures
Malala's Wedding and British Vogue
I'm closing with pictures from Malala's wedding and her British Vogue magazine feature.
Click through
Every Link from This Recap
Until next time
Have a Great February
I hope y'all have a great February and I can't wait to get together again!
Kindest,
Sonya