March 25

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

by

Betty Smith

     A Tree Grows in Brooklyn was written in 1943 as a semi-autobiographical novel. It chronicles the life of Francie Nolon growing up in Brooklyn, New York, in the early 1900s. This book was chosen to be a part of a

group of books published for American soldiers during World War II. The books were printed in a small paperback format that would be easy to carry. Francie, her brother, and her parents are poor and have many struggles such as alcoholism. You will develop a sense of wonder at Francie’s ability to overcome such obstacles. Life as it was in Brooklyn is depicted. It became very popular with the soldiers who read this book. It provided them with memories from home as well as not losing hope in the most difficult situations.

April 29

The Keeper of Lost Things

by

Ruth Hogan

     This book is has mystery and romance. Anthony Peardew lost something that was valuable to his fiancé. When she dies suddenly, he dedicates his life to finding owners of things that he finds. It speaks to endless possibilities, happy discoveries, promises kept and broke, and to the ways we are connected.

May 27

Choose your own Mitch Albom book

     Mitch Albom is an American author, sports journalist, broadcaster and musician. In past years, Book Club has read two of Mitch Albom’s books: Tuesdays with Morrie and The Five People You Meet in Heaven.

For May, please choose another one of his books that you would like to read. When we meet, please have a short summary of the book you chose.

June

   

   Our nation will celebrate its 250th anniversary this year. In honor of this we will be choosing a book from a list that will highlight courage and conviction behind the founding of America. We will take a look at the list and make a decision soon.