Wench

Wench
Dolen Perkins-Valdez

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We had mixed reviews on this one. Personally I loved this book. It was a quick read (which is often tough for me with adult books) and it was historical fiction (my favorite genre). Set pre-civil war, Wench tells the story of the slave mistresses of white masters. The women are brought into free territory to "vacation" with their masters.

Many of us loved hearing a story from a point of view we had not heard before. This thought provoking book brought about good discussion. Many members said it was very "Oprah Book Club" (which it is!) and a bit depressing without enough action.

Check it out for yourself--and rate below.

The 19th Wife

David Ebershoff

Just Kids

Just Kids
Patti Smith

Fifty Shades of Grey

Trashy Romance month is back with a vengeance. And this month was really trashy.

I'm a bit embarrassed to say that I have already read two of the three books--I'm hoping someone in book club has number three, as I just can't spend any more cash on these books, yet I feel compelled to see this story through. Akk-- what is wrong with me?!

Don't read this one on a work owned device--very spicy.

Middlesex

An interesting conversation about hermaphrodites. I didn't complete the book-- but a detailed retelling from the group gave me enough info... Everyone agreed it was interesting, but way too long.

Sweetness and the Bottom of the Pie

Nancy Drew for adults.

Will Grayson Will Grayson

Bossypants

Bossypants by Tina Fey

3 2.5 3.5 5 4 3.5

It was a fast read. Pleasant, but not gripping. You really have to like Tina Fey. "I really like Tina Fey."

"I am going to give it a five since I love Tina Fey"--Elizabeth

Last time we read "Unbroken"