The Red Book Club

Read, Eat and Drink!

Upcoming Events

January's bookclub happening will be experienced at the home of Jackie Martyn along with her four german shepherds on Monday, the 21st at 7pm. We will be experiencing a variety of ambrosial delights. Bring your favorite tapa and we will discuss Bee Season by Myla Goldberg.

Bee Season mixes mysticism, mental illness, and complex family dynamics. Nine-year-old Eliza Naumann has never been considered or considered herself remarkable, and her teachers and family have done little to convince her otherwise. This notion is challenged when Eliza wins her fourth grade class spelling bee. Within weeks she earns a seat on the high-pressure stage of the national spelling competition. Her self-taught father Saul is a bohemian-turned-theologian, who wants nothing more than for his children to embrace Jewish mysticism as he has. Eliza's mother Miriam seems to have it all--a career in law, a solid family, and a shrewd intellect--but underneath this disguise of togetherness lies an obsessive-compulsive personality. Eliza's older brother is a shy, awkward teenager, immersing himself in studies with his father in order to shut out the painful outside world. When Eliza replaces Aaron in their father's intense focus, Aaron embarks on a quest for belonging, and in the process finds himself and God in an alternative religion. A poignant and well crafted tale, Bee Season has a surprise conclusion, leaving the reader unexpectedly satisfied.

News

On a Saturday in December, Margaret and Kevin opened their art gallery with a gala event. Unfortunately, Kevin spent most of the day in the hospital with heart problems resulting from an adverse reation to a medication he was taking. Fortunately Margaret had everything under control with the help of her kids and friends. Unfortunately everyone bugged Kendra about her college plans. Fortunately, Margaret's gorgeous woven, quilted and hand painted artwork filled the gallery with beauty and light. Unfortunately, their families couldn't be there at the opening. Fortunately, we are all like family and loved browsing among Margaret's textiles, Kevin's pottery and gorgeous, colorful baskets from the Island of Madagascar from Tanty, Katrina's new business. A special appearance was put in by Cloe, Melissa and Eric's delightful infant daughter. We look forward to the day when we can peruse their gallery on a daily basis.