Update: Effective 3/13/2020 All book groups will meet via a toll-free conference call. Please contact the shop at rakestraw_books@yahoo.com for details on how to use this service.
“There is comfort, even among strangers, when people find something they are equally passionate about.”
3rd Tuesday Morning -- Loucy's Group
This group meets on Tuesday, 20 October 2020 at 10:30 AM to discuss The Elephant Whisperer: My Life with the Herd in the African Wild by Lawrence Anthony with Graham Spencer. Staff facilitator: Loucy.
3rd Wednesday Evening -- "But 'First' Wine" Book Group
This group meets on Wednesday, 21 October 2020 at 7 PM to discuss Something To Live For (Previously published as How Not to Die Alone) by Richard Roper. Staff facilitators: Anastasia.
4th Tuesday Evening -- The "I Love This Book" Book Group
This group is on hiatus until further notice. Staff facilitator: Michael.
4th Friday Morning -- Julie's Group
This group meets on Friday, 23 October 2020 at 10:30 AM to discuss Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson. Staff facilitator: Julie.
These groups are free of charge and open to the whole community. Just read the book and come along to be part of these lively discussions.
True story about a game reserve owner in South Africa that takes on a rogue herd of elephants. Between animal interactions, Zulu politics and poaching attempts, it’s a wild ride. Great storytelling. -- Susan
Perfect for fans of Nick Hornby, Gail Honeyman, and Matt Haig. In this humorous debut, a white lie takes on a life of its own. Andrew tells his coworkers that he has a perfect life and a perfect family, when he has actually been single for years. When he meets someone that he wants to connect with, will his lie destroy any chance of a possible relationship? -- Anastasia
