http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/07/books/review/100-notable-books-of-2014.html?_r=0

2012 Retreat

See those empty spots in the middle?
Imagine Ann, Jean, and Mary Ann sitting there.

We missed the Bluestockings who weren't with us and there were a few bumps along the way (some literal).  However, we did manage to accomplish our literary and culinary goals for the weekend!

Up from the Blue: A Novel by Susan Henderson

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7907787-up-from-the-blue

Sounds interesting....

Washington Post Review: Daisy Buchanan’s Daughter

For those of you who are fans of The Great Gatsby...

Book World review: 'Daisy Buchanan's Daughter' 

Serena by Ron Rash

June and her readers discuss Serena:

http://byebyepie.typepad.com/bye_bye_pie/2010/01/mince-words-with-june-or-let-me-get-this-eagle-off-my-arm-and-we-can-commence.html

The Hour I First Believed by Wally Lamb

http://www.harpercollins.com/author/authorExtra.aspx?isbn13=9780060393496&displayType=readingGuide

Book Club Recommendations for Book Clubs that Really Discuss the Books

http://www.flashlightworthybooks.com/Best-Books-for-Book-Clubs/479

Q&A with author Jeannette Walls

Mary Ann told me about this new book...
thought y'all might like to read this.

pcb

Plain Speaking: Q&A With Author Jeannette Walls http://www.rd.com/your-america-inspiring-people-and-stories/plain-speaking-qa-with-author-jeannette-walls/article164234.html

The Girl She Used to Be

Another book I'd like to read... http://www.joshilynjackson.com/mt/archives/001008.html

 

pcb

 

 

Bound South

HERE is another 'southern fiction' recommendation...pcb

Robinson Crusoe

I never thought Robinson Crusoe would be on my to-read list, but after reading THIS, I might change my mind!

Hold Up the Sky

by Patricia Sprinkle, due out March 2010.

The Sweet By and By: A Novel

This book by Todd Johnson was recommended in the March issue of Southern Living. Click HERE to read more about it.

Promising Author

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_4qwVLqt9Q

 

Have any of you read Kelly Corrigan's work?   Enjoy the video.

Ann 

 

 

South of Broad

New Pat Conroy books, set for publication in September 09!

The Help

This recommendation is from Karin Gillespie, co-author of the Sweet Potato Queen's Big Ass Novel...

A Hundred Years of Happiness by Nicole Seitz

I read about this book on A Blog by Southern Authors (link at right). This author paints her cover art, too. Check out her website. This isn't her first book, but this short clip has me intrigued. It comes out March 2009.

New Book with Bluestocking Connection

This book - just published - is by a cousin of Lee Huff, Molly's husband. Thanks for telling us about it, Ann! Amazon has it (as of today still a pre-order) for $10.17.
From the publisher's website (click on book for link): Emma Mosley is a dreamer who seems to be wishing on someone else’s star. You'd think that meeting the love of your life would make you wonderfully happy. The problem is that he belongs to someone else—her boss! Then Emma is forced into working for a nasty politician, and we wonder if she can keep it together. With a few more surprises, including a love triangle and a shocking political scandal, Emma's world falls apart, and she learns that sometimes you just have to swallow your pride and admit that you need someone.

Another Promising Book

Joshilyn Jackson, author of Between, Georgia, writes about this book and talks to the author. Click on the book to check it out.

Recommended Books

Click on the book covers for more information.

*update* Cold Rock River May 2009 Selection