I was meeting a walking buddy neighbor one morning in June for a short walk. She had her left knee replaced earlier this year and needed to walk with someone (who could call for help if needed). We met another neighbor, Denise, in front of my house who was also walking but in the opposite direction.

She asked both of us if we liked to read. Me: yes, yes, YES. My friend, not so much. She told us about a book club in our development that was in need or members. We exchanged phone numbers and a few details and went on our way.

I texted Dee a few days later and said I was very interested. The next meeting was the week of our anniversary party and I didn’t have time to read the book nor participate in the discussion.

There are only four of us and another 2-3 people would be better but we will make do for now.

We read Where the Sky Begins by Rhys Bowen in July (Denise’s selection), The Briar Club by Kate Quinn in August (Barbara’s selection) and The Book Thief by Markus Zusak in September (my selection). October’s book is When Crickets Cry by Charles Martin (Paula’s selection).

I like this group of women and the selections so far. They don’t read sci-fi, romance or horror books and that’s just fine with me.

We meet from 1-3:00 in the afternoon and discussed the book at the first meeting that I went to then had snacks. For the second and third ones we snacked first then talked about the book. I didn’t start the discussion soon enough for my book as we hurried through it before we ran out of time.

For my snacks I served chicken salad in mini croissants, potato chips, celery and carrot sticks with dip, chocolates, and a rustic apple pie with ice cream. Drinks were iced tea and/or water.

Have you read any good (or bad) books lately?