[Hac-announce] Book Discussion Group Announcements

[David E Schafer]

I vote for "To Kill a Mockingbird" first.  I just watched and recorded the 
PBS biography of Harper Lee and found it really fascinating.

June

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From: "Manny Ratafia" <manny at ratafias.com>
To: "Dan Blinn" <danblinn at gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: [Hac-announce] Book Discussion Group Announcements


I have another suggestion for July, which will be especially timely if the 
George Zimmerman and Trayvon Martin case is still in the news. Yes, you 
guessed it, my suggestion is "Bonfire of the Vanities."

On 4/5/2012 11:59 AM, Dan Blinn wrote:
  We have selected books for our next two meetings.


  On May 12, we will discuss The Road by Cormac McCarthy.  This novel won 
the Pulitzer Prize for literature in 2006.  This is a very dark novel with 
some very disturbing scenes and with strong religious (and humanist) themes. 
This should lead to some very interesting discussion.  The discussion will 
be at 3:00 pm at USNH.


  On June 9, we will discuss God Is Not Great: How Religion Spoils 
Everything by Christopher Hitchens.    Some of us will agree with his 
perspective; others will disagree.  This should be a lively discussion. 
While I don't usually recommend audio versions of books for discussion 
groups, I'm making an exception for this one; Hitch narrated it himself.  .


  The June 9 discussion will take place at Stephany Cousin's home in 
Bethany, CT  (thank you Stephany!).  Exact time and address will be 
announced as we get closer to the event (we may meet a little earlier than 
usual 3:00 pm start time).


  Both books are widely available in public libraries.


  When we meet on May 12, we will be selecting a fiction work to discuss in 
July.   One book that we will consider is "To Kill A Mockingbird" by Harper 
Lee.


  If you would like to suggest a book (fiction or non-fiction), please email 
me directly.


  I hope to see many of you at the discussions, and happy reading!.


  Dan Blinn
  danblinn at gmail.com



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