January 2015 Selection

The January 2015 selection was In the Lake of the Woods by Tim O'Brien. Sheila led the discussion. Here are a few resources about the book.

1. Wikipedia article on the author <link>
2. Wikipedia article on the novel <link>
3. Hennepin County Library <link>
4. Reading Group Guide <link>
5. New York Times book review (1994) <link>

December 2014 Selection

The December 2014, book selection was The Tragedy of Pudd'nhead Wilson by Mark Twain. Bob led the discussion. Here are a few resources for discussion.

1. Wikipedia article on the author <link>
2. Wikipedia article on the novel <link>
3. Hennepin County Library <link>
4. SparkNotes entry <link>

November 2014 Selection

The November book was The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie. Yvonne led the discussion. Here are a few resources for discussion.

1. Wikipedia article on the author <link>
2. Wikipedia article on the novel <link>
3. Hennepin County Library <link>
4. Shmoop entry <link>

October 2014 Selection

The October 2014, book was Steppenwolf by Hermann Hesse. Larry led the discussion. Here are a few resources for discussion.

1. Wikipedia article on the author <link>
2. Wikipedia article on the novel <link>
3. Hennepin County Library <link>
4. CliffsNotes entry <link>
5. SparkNotes entry <link>

September 2014 Selection

The September 2014, book was Call of the Wild by Jack London. Maryellen led the discussion. Here are a few resources for discussion.

1. Wikipedia article on the author <link>
2. Wikipedia article on the novel <link>
3. Hennepin County Library <link>
4. CliffsNotes entry <link>
5. SparkNotes entry <link>

August 2014 Selection

The August book was Wicked : the life and times of the wicked witch of the West by Gregory Maguire. Rick led the discussion. Here are a few resources to assist you in preparing for the discussion.

1. Wikipedia article on the author <link>
2. Wikipedia article on the novel <link>
3. Hennepin County Library <link>
4. LitLovers readin guide <link>
5. Shmoop learning guide <link>

November 2007 Selection

The current book is The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara. Sheilawill be leading the discussion. Here are a few resources to assist you in preparing for the discussion.

1. Wikipedia article on the author <link>
2. Hennepin County Library <link>
3. Minneapolis Public Library <link>
4. Info from AP History course (PDF) <link>
5. SparkNotes entry <link>