Brown Bag Book Discussion - May 2002

This interesting and well-researched book looks at the Wife and her place in the western world from ancient Hebrews, Romans and Greeks to the "modern" woman. Yalom provides facts and historical perspectives as well as the words of women who actually lived as wives during the Medieval, Victorian and World War eras and every time in between. Whether you’ve been a wife or not this is an intriguing look at the evolution of wifedom and womanhood.

Alton Brown, host of the show Good Eats, has written this fun cookbook for people who want to really understand their food. It is The Way Things Work for cooking although recipes are included along with explanations. If you like his show, you will enjoy this book.

A companion to the PBS show, this book is stunningly illustrated with gorgeous photographs of the lodges. Barnes relates the history of the lodges, the architects, and national park architecture. Park enthusiasts and armchair travelers alike will both enjoy this book.

Good news! If you have not yet read the Potter books. The reserve lists are finally thinning out and some copies are showing up on library shelves. The fourth installment is a wonderful romp through Harry’s fourth year at Hogwarts. These books are just as much fun for adults as they are for children. Start reading now and you will be ready for book five or at least the second film! For more fun visit the Unofficial Harry Potter Fan Club at www.harrypotterfans.net or the official site at www.scholastic.com/harrypotter.asp.

The first of at least four books centering around the lives of the women in Elm Creek Quilt club. These are good gentle reads about life, friendships, family and the art of quilting. Once you get hooked you will wish that Elm Creek was a real place. Characters continue from book to book so begin with this one and then move on to: Round Robin, The Cross Country Quilters, and The Runaway Quilt.

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